US States have state birds, state flags, state flowers, and other symbols that embody the culture of each respective state. Unfortunately, only two states have a state firearm. Utah is spoiled for options but opted for the Colt Model 1911. The state of Texas adopted the Colt Walker. The Walker
There is something eternal about the lever action rifle. Since the early 1800s, lever guns have been a part of the firearms world. It is simply the epitome of cool. For the most part, these lever guns have been American as apple pie, but to think we have a corner
The Winchester 1873 introduced the concept of a universal rifle and a universal cartridge to the world when it debuted in, you guessed it, 1873. From its introduction to the initial end of its run in 1919, over seven hundred thousand Model 1873s were produced—the lion’s share in the .44-40
In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, a “belly gun” is a handgun with a very short barrel. It is often without a front sight. They are meant for close-range gunfights. They are called belly guns because one may press the muzzle against his opponent’s belly before firing a shot.
The phrase “The Gun That Won the West” conjures up images of lone gunfighters facing off in the dusty streets of a western town armed with the 1873 Colt Single Action Army. Known as the Peacemaker, this firearm is still being produced in various guises to this day and remains
This Iconic Firearm Has Been America’s Choice for Over 180 Years Arguably the first lever-gun was patented by Samuel Colt in 1837 when he invented a revolving rifle actuated by a ring lever. Since that time the lever-gun has evolved from the primitive Volcanic Arms repeating handgun to the original
