There’s a new sheriff in town–er, make that a deputy anyway. The Taurus Deputy debuted at SHOT Show, bringing a well-executed take on the timeless single-action pistol blending an Old West look with modern touches for today’s shooting enthusiasts, Cowboy Action Shooters and collectors. Taurus Deputy Details The Taurus Deputy
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the famed Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver. When it was introduced, the only chambering was .45 Colt, a cartridge specified by the military. That same year, Winchester announced its Model 1873 lever-action rifle in .44 WCF or .44-40. This slightly bottle-necked cartridge
For all you well-behaved gunslingers, the GOW team has checked its list twice and is bringing you an early holiday gift with the Winter 2024 issue of Guns of the Old West! In this issue, we look back at the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Likewise, we discuss how the
The revolver is to the West as apple pie is to America. The six-shooter is an iconic symbol of not only the historic West, but also Western mythology and popular culture. Oftentimes, old west revolvers themselves can be about as famous as the legendary men and women who carried them.
The fight had begun almost instinctively. An image from a wanted poster flashed through the Sheriff’s mind as he saw the man exiting the saloon. The other man saw only the badge and look of recognition in the Sheriff’s eyes before guns were drawn and the hasty gunfight ensued. It
We’re ready to jump into fall pursuits like using black powder rifles to put wild game in the family freezer. But first, how many of you realize that 2023 is an important year in Old West history? Well, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Colt Single Action Army
