Survival World on MSN

The Three Double-Action Revolvers Every Old West Cowboy Owned

Say “Old West six-gun” and most folks picture a single-action Colt on a cavalryman’s hip. That image isn’t wrong – but it’s ...
American Rifleman

150 Years Of Colt's Single Action Army

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** First introduced in 1873, the Colt ...
Yahoo

Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver: The Gun That Almost Beat the Colt Peacemaker and Led to the .45 ACP

People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W Model 3, it’s one of the important revolvers of the Old West. When we ...
Footprints of The Frontier on MSN

How the Colt Peacemaker Redefined Power on the Frontier

Introduced in 1873, the Colt .45 wasn’t just a weapon—it was a symbol of law, chaos, and survival in the American frontier. This revolver changed everything about how the West was fought and settled.