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Gun Review: Umarex Colt Peacemaker Nickel & Gold

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

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

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Peacemaker Predecessor: Remembering the 1871-72 Colt Open Top

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‘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

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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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Civil War Revolvers: The British Wheelguns Used in America’s Fight

The Union and Confederacy both turned to Great Britain in their time of need. Here's a look at the British revolvers that played a role in the Civil War.

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A Look at 2 Colt Model 1861 Revolvers Owned By Colonel Custer

A hands-on look at two Colt Model 1861 revolvers owned, and possibly used by, the ill-fated Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer.

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American Tactical Road Agent: A Fast-Handling Scattergun

The American Tactical Road Agent is a new mule-eared scattergun finding increasing popularity in Cowboy Action Shooting matches.

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The Interesting History of Remington Revolvers From the 1850s-1870s

We look back at the history of Remington revolvers from the 1850s to the 1870s, and how the New York arms-maker was almost always chasing Colt.

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Cowboy Shotguns: 13 High-Quality Reproductions Fit for the Frontier

A look at a baker's dozen high-quality 12- and 20-gauge reproduction cowboy shotguns from Chiappa, Cimarron, CZ, Stoeger and others.

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Test-Firing 5 Colt Belly Guns to Measure Their Effectiveness

Five legendary Colt belly guns—in five different calibers—get a range workout to find out which was most accurate in a close encounter.

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8 Henry Silver Series Rifles That’ll Stand Out in a Crowd

A look at some of our favorite members of the eye-catching Henry Silver Series, including the American Beauty, the Silver Eagle and six others.

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Was This Lever-Action Shotgun Actually Used by Oliver Winchester?

Oliver Winchester's firearm collection is well-documented, but the guns that personally belonged to him are lacking — except for possibly this firearm.

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Turnbull Model 1892: A Incredible Restoration of the Classic Winchester

It’d be hard to find a more authentic or better-looking Winchester lever gun than the high-grade deluxe edition known as the Turnbull Model 1892.

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Porter Turret Rifle: The Most Interesting, Flawed Civil War Gun

Step back in time as we take a look at the interesting, but very flawed Porter turret rifle which saw limited use during the Civil War.

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Gun Review: Umarex Colt Peacemaker Nickel & Gold

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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

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American Tactical Road Agent: A Fast-Handling Scattergun

The Interesting History of Remington Revolvers From the 1850s-1870s

Cowboy Shotguns: 13 High-Quality Reproductions Fit for the Frontier

Test-Firing 5 Colt Belly Guns to Measure Their Effectiveness

8 Henry Silver Series Rifles That’ll Stand Out in a Crowd

Was This Lever-Action Shotgun Actually Used by Oliver Winchester?

Turnbull Model 1892: A Incredible Restoration of the Classic Winchester

Porter Turret Rifle: The Most Interesting, Flawed Civil War Gun