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Gun Review: The Casehardened, Break-Action CZ Sharp-Tail Coach Gun

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Eli Whitney Jr., the Whitneyville Armory and the Colts They Produced

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How People Use to Practice Concealed Carry With Old West Guns

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13 Incredible Belly Gun Pistols That Span the Decades

Guns of the Old West Spring 2019

Patton’s Colt: The Cimarron Patton Laser-Engraved Frontier Pistol

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Recreating the Famous Holster Rigs of ‘Shane’ & ‘Have Gun, Will Travel’

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Why the .36 Caliber Pistol Was the Most Popular Among Early Gunfighters

In the hands of the immortal Wild Bill Hickok and others, the Colt Model 1851 Navy, and with it the .36 Caliber Pistol, became the guns of legend.

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Gun Test: The Fast-Handling Marlin Model 1895 Trapper in .45-70

The all-weather, bead-blasted, big-loop lever-action Marlin Model 1895 Trapper in the timeless .45-70 announces the company's return to its roots.

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The New Winchester Golden Spike Rifle Is Transcontinental Glory

Nothing honors the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad like the this special lever action, the Winchester Golden Spike Model 1866.

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Hostiles Guns: How Accurate Was Christian Bale’s Latest Western?

Christian Bale's latest Western offers up action, drama and gunplay. But how Hostiles guns are portrayed historically, the movie delivers hits and misses.

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Gun Review: Pedersoli Classic Side-by-Side Deluxe Flintlock Shotgun

The Pedersoli Classic Side-by-Side Deluxe flintlock shotgun was created in celebration of the company's 60th anniversary.

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Gun Review: Umarex Colt Peacemaker Nickel & Gold

If you are into Cowboy Action Shooting, practice sessions with this head-turning Umarex Colt Peacemaker Nickel & Gold is time well spent.

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Shooting a SASS ‘Wild Bunch’ Match Using a Custom Ruger SR1911

Athlon Outdoors contributor William Bell competes in a Single Action Shooting Society match with a customized Ruger SR1911 pistol and Cowboy Choice ammo.

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The EMF 1858 Buffalo Bill Commemorative Shoots as Good as It Looks

Taking out the EMF 1858 Buffalo Bill Commemorative—a Pietta-made Remington Model 1858 replica to commemorate Buffalo Bill—for a test out on the range.

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Peacemaker Predecessor: Remembering the 1871-72 Colt Open Top

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we look back on Colt’s first cartridge-firing six-shooter: the Colt Open Top.

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Gun Review: Chiappa 1892 Mare’s Leg Third Version

Practical shooter or total toy? This Chiappa Mare’s Leg, based on one used in 'Wanted: Dead or Alive' promotional photos, may surprise you with its performance.

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‘Godless’ Firepower: 9 Guns Used in Netflix’s Western Miniseries

Examining the firepower in 'Godless,' Netflix's newest Western which offers good entertainment with a good storyline and plenty of gunplay for old West enthusiasts.

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Hidden Defenders: 5 Concealed Weapons Carried in the Old West

Concealed carry isn’t a new concept. It was a common practice in the Wild West. People back then had a wide variety of choices, just as we do today.

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