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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.

Gunsmoke: Celebrating the Longest-Running Western in TV History

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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

Guns of the Old West Spring 2019

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

Guns of the Old West Spring 2019

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

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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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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.

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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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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‘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.

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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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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Guns of ‘The Son’: 16 Models Used in AMC’s New Western TV Series

From the Colt Model 1911 to the Winchester Model 1907 and beyond, AMC's western TV series 'The Son' features an impressive arsenal on the Texas border.

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

Gunsmoke: Celebrating the Longest-Running Western in TV History

13 Incredible Belly Gun Pistols That Span the Decades

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

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

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

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

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

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Henry Cody Stampede Celebrates 100 Years of Rodeo

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Gun Review: Umarex Colt Peacemaker Nickel & Gold

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

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

Peacemaker Predecessor: Remembering the 1871-72 Colt Open Top

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

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

Hidden Defenders: 5 Concealed Weapons Carried in the Old West

Guns of ‘The Son’: 16 Models Used in AMC’s New Western TV Series