Articles Archive

Did Doc Kill Ringo?

by Bob Boze Bell, Gary Roberts, Jeff Morey, Casey Tefertiller, and John Boessenecker | Jan 21, 2022

Once and for all, historians set the record straight on the tragic demise of the legendary gunfighter. July 2, 1882 John Ringo has decided to move...

What History Has Taught Me: Ray Herbeck, Jr.

by True West | Jan 21, 2022

Novelist, Musician, Filmmaker Ray Herbeck, Jr. is a historical novelist, Americana musician (SlackJawBros.com) and former film/TV writer/ producer....

My Top Ten Favorite Movie Moments

by Phil Spangenberger | Jan 21, 2022

True West’s Firearms Editor applauds authenticity. Western movies are made for entertainment, and we must consider them strictly as such, and not as...

Colt Gallops Away with Big Money at Auctions

by Steve Friesen | Jan 21, 2022

Morphy and Rock Island prove collectors still love the classic American firearms. Samuel Colt patented his first revolver in 1835,...

The Lone Star Myth of John Ringo

by Mark Boardman | Jan 21, 2022

His time in Texas was not what it’s been cracked up to be. In August 19, 1875, a rider—or maybe riders—approached the Bader ranch in Mason County,...

Native History Celebrated Large

by Jana Bommersbach | Jan 21, 2022

Only months old, the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City is dedicated to truth-telling. It was once called Indian Territory, a dumping ground as...

Shooting Back

by True West | Jan 21, 2022

Our readers remind us of the variables and vagaries of historic truths, “well-established” facts, headlines and historical photographs. Flags...

Tombstone Redux

by Bob Boze Bell | Jan 20, 2022

Let’s find someone to refilm Kevin Jarre’s original script and complete his dream. Thanks to Jeff Morey, the historical consultant on Tombstone I...

Truth Be Known

by TW Editors | Jan 20, 2022

Old Vaquero Saying “Ain’t nothin’ like ridin’ a fine horse in new country.” Quotes “Whatever is their fortune, good or bad, the leader is the person...