On October 26, 1881, shots rang out at the O.K. Corral. Within the first 30 seconds of the shootout, three members of the Clanton gang were killed. Men on both sides, including Wyatt Earp, Doc ...

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John Coffee "Jack" Hays was one of the most legendary Texas Rangers, known for fighting the Comanche at just 19 years old. With help from Lipan Apache and Tonkawa allies, he played a key role in the ...

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 Colt Walker was officially ...

The long-awaited cleanup of one of Paterson’s most important industrial relics began this week. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency arrived at the Allied Textile Printing property opposite the ...

Beyond their function, firearms embody unique stories, ranging from the refined elegance of custom rifles to the bold artistry of historical pistols. Their value, influenced by craftsmanship, history, ...

The idea behind the first Colt handguns was inspired more by sea spray and carved pine than by metal and gunpowder. Sixteen-year-old Samuel Colt, aboard the swaying deck of Corvo en route to Calcutta, ...

The border crisis that exploded during the Biden-Harris administration is the Achilles heel that could cost Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris the White House, ex-Gov. David Paterson warned ...

** 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. ** The Colt 1st Model Dragoon was ...

Colt Ford has spoken publicly for the first time since he suffered a near-fatal heart attack on April 4, 2024, revealing that he flatlined multiple times. In his first interview post heart-attack, ...

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 ...