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    The Smith and Wesson 317 Kit Gun is a blast to shoot
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Guns of the Old West

The pepperbox pistol offered more shots in a smaller package than the single-shot pistols of the time.
Guns of the Old West Summer 2021

The Pepperbox Pistol Makes History as the First True Old West Revolver

The Cimarron Lonesome Dove Walker .44 recalls the famous literary novel.

Ride the Trail With the Cimarron Firearms Lonesome Dove Walker .44

Gunsmoke delivered Old West gun play for 20 years.
Guns of the Old West

Gunsmoke: Celebrating the Longest-Running Western in TV History

Belly Guns
Guns of the Old West Spring 2019

13 Incredible Belly Gun Pistols That Span the Decades

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Guns of the Old West Spring 2019

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

Holster Rigs
Guns of the Old West Spring 2019

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

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Guns of the Old West Spring 2019

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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Guns of the Old West

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 Smith and Wesson 317 Kit Gun is a blast to shoot
Smith and Wesson 317 Kit Gun Review
Black Rifle Coffee Company is joining forces with The Terminal List, starring Chris Pratt
Black Rifle Coffee Company and The Terminal List
The California DOJ accidentally leaked the names of every CCW holder in the state
California DOJ Accidentally Doxxes Thousands of Gun Owners
The Lionheart Regulus is an excellent entry into the DA/SA pistol market
Lionheart Regulus Alpha Review: A Quality DA/SA Service Pistol
Hostiles Guns
Guns of the Old West

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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Henry Cody Stampede Celebrates 100 Years of Rodeo

The lever-action Henry Cody Stampede Centennial rifle, in .45 Colt, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the legendary Cody Stampede Rodeo

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Guns of the Old West

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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Guns of the Old West

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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Guns of the Old West

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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Guns of the Old West

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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Guns of the Old West

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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Guns of the Old West

‘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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Why the 1875 Schofield Was Made and a Look at Taylor’s & Co.’s Model

YouTuber Graham Baates presents a brief history of the legendary 1875 Schofield revolver, and offers a close look at a quality model from Taylor's & Co.

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Guns of the Old West

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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