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

colonel custer Colt Model 1861 revolvers

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

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American Tactical Road Agent: A Fast-Handling Scattergun

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

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

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Test-Firing 5 Colt Belly Guns to Measure Their Effectiveness

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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.

Oliver Winchester lever-action shotgun diagram

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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.

Guns of the Old West Fall 2017

The Bowie Knife: Why This American Classic Still Has an Edge

Like the Kentucky rifle and the Colt revolver, the Bowie knife is truly an American classic. Here's why.

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New Old West: The Wonderful Guns of ‘Westworld’

HBO’s hit sci-fi Western 'Westworld' wouldn’t be the same without its inventive arsenal of classic weapons with some modern guns mixed in.

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Gun Review: Brass-Framed, Octagon-Barreled Henry 45-70 Lever-Action Rifle

The Henry 45-70, an octagonal-barreled lever-action, might just be one of the classiest .45-70 rifles out there — and now you can win it!

Annie Oakley’s 16-Gauge to be Sold at Auction

Annie Oakley’s 16-Gauge Parker Brothers shotgun may well bring more than $100,000, as part of Heritage Auctions’ Legends of the West Signature Auction.

Forensic Experts Analyze 1866 Great Plains Battles

Steve Norris, along with K.C. Ertman, a graduate student from Syracuse University, have volunteered to help ACR Consultants dentify which guns may have fired bullets that the archeological firm discovered…

150 Years Ago Today: The Battle of Gettysburg & Pickett’s Charge

"During the morning of July 3, the Confederate infantry were driven from their last toe-hold on Culp’s Hill. In the afternoon, after a preliminary artillery bombardment, Lee attacked the Union…

Gettysburg Reenactment Marks 150th Anniversary

Sweat soaking their wool uniforms, the Union and Confederate soldiers met near the stone wall to exchange handshakes, pleasantries and even a few jokes. On this warm, sticky Sunday afternoon,…

Traveling Collection Visits Wyoming

Here's another reason to put WY on your must see list. A National Treasure Trove of firearms is on loan from the Smithsonian. The Buffalo Bill center has been a…

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Guns of the Old West

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

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

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

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

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

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Turnbull Model 1892: A Incredible Restoration of the Classic Winchester

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

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The Bowie Knife: Why This American Classic Still Has an Edge

New Old West: The Wonderful Guns of ‘Westworld’

Gun Review: Brass-Framed, Octagon-Barreled Henry 45-70 Lever-Action Rifle

Annie Oakley’s 16-Gauge to be Sold at Auction

Forensic Experts Analyze 1866 Great Plains Battles

150 Years Ago Today: The Battle of Gettysburg & Pickett’s Charge

Gettysburg Reenactment Marks 150th Anniversary

Traveling Collection Visits Wyoming