Were U.S. Army troops allowed to carry their own weapons? Tim Bumb Mandan, North Dakota “American soldiers have had a long tradition of possessing...
Were U.S. Army Troops Allowed to Carry their own Weapons?
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A Real Western Colt in the Reel West
It’s a firearms collector’s dream to find a gun that is well documented to have been owned or used by someone famous, or was involved in a...
How were Cattle Cared for when they were Shipped to Slaughterhouses?
How were cattle cared for when they were shipped to slaughterhouses? Jim Millis Cottonwood, Arizona The first rail car dedicated to livestock...
Lone Ranger’s Iconic Saddle
Western Americana saddles are more than just a piece of horse equipment. When coupled with beautiful craftsmanship and outstanding ownership, they...
Why Were Only the Front Hooves of Mules Shod?
Why were only the front hooves of mules shod? Mort Mortensen Mableton, Georgia The front legs carried most of the mules’ weight, so having shoes on...
Return to Fort Apache
One could argue there is enough negative about the history of Fort Apache that people might not want to come,” Karl Hoerig admits. “It’s a...
The Father of Montana
Granville Stuart, who died 100 years ago this October, is one of the most remarkable men in the history of the West. Born in what’s now West...
What was the Name of Frank Stilwell’s Saloon in Charleston?
What was the name of Frank Stilwell’s saloon in Charleston? Bill Brooks Beverly Hills, Florida Frank Stilwell’s place was simply known as...
Did Old West Saloons Have Refrigeration?
Did Old West saloons have refrigeration? Lynette Calavaza Zuni, New Mexico Refrigeration or evaporative cooling did not exist out West until well...
What History Has Taught Me: Erik J. Wright
Erik J. Wright is an emergency management coordinator in northeast Arkansas and has kept his passion for the Old West alive through his writing and...
Fort Smith, Arkansas: Where the Old West Begins
Isaac C. Parker did a lot to make the frontier settlement of Fort Smith famous, and all these years later, the so-called hanging judge might as well...
What was Paladin’s first name on Have Gun-Will Travel?
What was Paladin’s first name on Have Gun-Will Travel? Charlie Henshaw Macon, Georgia The show’s creators, Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow, preferred to...