The Old West-with a perfect blend of classic firepower, legendary characters of the time, holsters, knives and Cowboy Action Shooting-comes alive again in each quarterly issue of Guns of The Old West. Warning: Only die-hard enthusiasts should dare to join the party!

I SAW IT IN A CATALOG • How marketing changed the American West

Guns of The Old West

SMITH & WESSON’S TIP-UPS • A good small gun for a gunfighter in need of a backup

FEATHER WEIGHT .45 • Customized EMF Great Western II becomes a perfect packing pistol

CLASSIC COLT SHOWDOWN • Paterson vs. 1851 Navy vs. Peacemaker—HOW GOOD were Colt’s pistols?

TURNBULL RESTORATION • Making old guns like new, and new guns EVEN BETTER

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

HERE’S HOW TO DO IT

5 FAMOUS DUELS • It wasn’t all that long ago that an invitation to “step outside” could be deadly

EMF PIETTA OLD WEST .45 LC • Old guns have stories to tell — this new one is no different

SPECIFICATIONS

PAWS ON THE PRAIRIE • Man’s best friend was an old idea in the American West

CZ 12 GAUGE HAMMER • A quality 1880 import when you want to go full “DOC HOLLIDAY”

SPECIFICATIONS

HENRY'S .45-70 FIGHTER • The iconic lever-action rifle has been America’s choice FOR 180 YEARS.

Henry Brass Lever Action .45-70

CATALOG COWBOYS • How Sears, Robuck & Company made a home ON THE RANGE

BIG GUNS • Understanding what is involved with owning cannons

ORIGINALS VS. REPLICAS

MERWIN, HULBERT & COMPANY • The “ugly ducklings” of sixguns are now eagerly sought after

WALLY, THE BEAVER & THE CROSSDRAW KID • Important steppingstones that lead our hero into new adventures

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