The “Colt Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber,” as the 1851 Navy was originally called, was Colt’s first practical revolver, coming after its 4-lb., 8-oz., .44-cal. Dragoon and the less-powerful ...
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Plenty of guns have come and gone since 1873, but none have stayed as timeless. The Colt Single Action Army earned its legend the hard way—and it’s still earning it every time someone takes one to the ...
On the warm afternoon of June 8, 1844, an armed patrol of 15 Texas Rangers was traveling through the Hill Country of south central Texas when it came under attack by 75 Comanche warriors. Until this ...
Drawing on the enduring legacy of the original Colt Single Action Army—dubbed the “Peacemaker” by historians—this 1:1 scale replica captures both authenticity and safety for young marksmen and ...
On October 26, 1881, shots rang out at the O.K. Corral. Within the first 30 seconds of the shootout, three members of the Clanton gang were killed. Men on both sides, including Wyatt Earp, Doc ...
A pistol belonging to infamous Wild West outlaw Jesse James is tipped to sell for over $1.6million (£1million) 130 years after his assassination. The Colt .45 revolver was a favourite of the notorious ...