Rugged and accurate, this six-shooter was a mainstay of the Civil War and the American Frontier during the cap-and-ball era. What today’s firearms...
Remington’s New Model Army Revolver
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Firearms
Shooting Back
Our readers remind us of the variables and vagaries of historic truths, “well-established” facts, headlines and historical photographs. Did Bob Ford...
The Lawful and the Lawless
Firearms at the Rock Island Auction tell stories of violent days of frontier law and order. Rock Island Auctions presents firearms collectors with...
Colt Cylinder Scenes: History or Promotion?
More than just decoration, these roller-die-engravings were shrewdly added by Sam Colt to his revolvers to boost sales. Colonel Samuel Colt...
The Yellowboy
What was the so-called "Yellow Boy?" It was the Model 1866 Winchester, so-called because of its brass receiver. It replaced the Model 1860 Henry and...
Best of the West 2023: Firearms
1873 - Year of the Gun 2023 is a special year for several iconic Old West guns, as well as True West magazine, and Firearms Editor Phil...
Western Cavalry Training
True West’s Firearms Editor Phil Spangenberger was asked to share with us 10 significant photos of the Old West. His nine other photos and...
Western Legends
The Rock Island Auction hammers out Wild West shootists' sidearms. The Rock Island “Premier Firearms” auction held August 26-28 included...
Western Roundup: May 2022
Wyatt Earp Days (Pictured) Tombstone, AZ, May 27-28: In honor of famed Tombstone lawman Wyatt Earp, activities include gunfights, a chili cook-off...
Caplock Rivals
Two open-top and solid-frame designs reigned supreme in the age of percussion revolvers, and each type had its advantages and drawbacks. ...
The Mason-Richards Conversion Unit
Ironically, an employee of Colt, Rollin White, came up with the idea of boring through the cylinder to accept the new metallic cartridges but Sam...
How Common was the Cross Draw?
The cross draw was popular among cowboys of the Old West so their pistols wouldn’t get in the way of their work around the ranch. It was also easier...