Until the advent of the .357 Mag., the .44-cal. 1847 Colt Walker was the United States’ most powerful revolver. Still, the handgun had drawbacks, most notably its massive size. In those early years of ...

The Kodiak, introduced in 2024, is based on the company’s iconic Anaconda design, which was brought back to the market in ...

For its time and place, the Colt Single Action Army was the total package – powerful, rugged, and so well-shaped that it felt ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Model 1851 Navy was Colt’s most ...

A relic from Paterson's early days as a diversified industrial powerhouse is expected to be sold for more than $250,000 next month. The rare Colt "Paterson" revolver will likely be far and away the ...

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 ...

One of the biggest advancements in firearms was repeating firearms. The revolver was the first successful repeating handgun, and even today, the basic design has remained the same. A revolving ...

In late January of this year, the U.S. Army selected a new pistol to replace the Beretta M9, a gun that's served the Armed Forces for 30 years. But like every weapon in the U.S.'s arsenal, the Army ...