Rebecca Hoback

Colt Model 1860 Army
July 7, 2016

Powder Hour Blog – Colt Model 1860 Army versus Colt Model 1861 Navy

Samuel Colt and Colt Manufacturing are very familiar names when it comes to firearms and their history. They are responsible for making…

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July 6, 2016

Firearms Records: Firearms for the Politicians

As we are preparing for the Winchester Gun Show, I have been learning more and more about looking up records and how…

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The Rifleman
June 30, 2016

Powder Hour: Guns of the West Go Hollywood

Hollywood has been producing iconic Westerns since television became popular. The classic black and white shows have been a staple of what…

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June 27, 2016

Powder Hour: The American Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War was a harsh time for government backing. Much like other wars, one side was funded more than the…

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June 24, 2016

Stumbling Upon History in the Records Office

One of the exciting things about working with factory records is what you come across. So far my work in the Cody…

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Abercrombie & Fitch Catalog by Edward Brewer, Source: Wikipedia
June 17, 2016

Firearms Records: Remembering the Original Abercrombie & Fitch

What does Abercrombie & Fitch have to do with firearms records? Today, when we hear of Abercrombie & Fitch, a brand clothing…

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