For the Union Army during the American Civil War, its officers and cavalry troopers relied on one of Colt's most notable ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** First introduced in 1873, the Colt ...

SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River recently researched an iconic Old West revolver through its Vintage Firearms Research Program. Museum staff determined the ...

In production since 1873, with a few interruptions (World War II, for instance), the Colt Single Action Army is as prized by collectors now as it was relied upon by the soldiers, cowboys, lawmen, and ...

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One of America’s best-known obsessions is guns. Even though gun crimes are horrible, there have been moments in time when […] ...

If you close your eyes and picture a cowboy’s revolver, chances are your brain draws a Colt Peacemaker. Long barrel, plow-handle grip, big exposed hammer, six fat cartridges in the cylinder. It’s ...

SWEETWATER COUNTY — A frontier-era handgun recently researched by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum showed signs of extensive use. Museum staff determined the handgun to be a .45-caliber, ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This model of revolver was used widely by United States Colored Troops (USCT), cavalry, infantry, artillery, and naval ...

People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W Model 3, it’s one of the important revolvers of the Old West. When we ...

Drawing on the enduring legacy of the original Colt Single Action Army—dubbed the “Peacemaker” by historians—this 1:1 scale replica captures both authenticity and safety for young marksmen and ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. When the U.S. entered World War I, ...