At the beginning of the summer I couldn’t believe I was leaving to drive across the country because I got the internship I had… Read More
About an Internship: Until Next Time, Wyoming
Cody Firearms Museum Blog: Unloading the Myth
The Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West houses over 7,000 historically significant firearms with more than 15,000 firearms-related artifacts. We seek to provide every visitor – from gun aficionados, to firearms novices, to those without previous firearms experience – with a unique educational opportunity. This museum is more than just guns; firearms help inform the story of the West, the story of gun cultures, and the story of people.
Powder Hour: Operation Cowboy
The Liberation of the Lipizzaner Horses The Lipizzaner horses were bred as early as 1580 in Lipizza, Italy. The horses are famous for their performances… Read More
Powder Hour: Samuel Colt
“God created all men, Samuel Colt made them equal.” Born on July 19, 1814 near Hartford, Connecticut, Samuel Colt was the son of Christopher and Sarah Colt.… Read More
Powder Hour: Evolution of Firearms
Early Ignition Systems Since the introduction of black powder around 1250, cultures have been finding ways to create and improve firearms. The very first firearms that… Read More
Firearms Records: Winchester Gun Show
On July 7-10, I worked at the 41st Annual Winchester Gun Show sponsored by the Winchester Arms Collectors Association as part of my internship here… Read More
Powder Hour: The Sharps Legacy
The Sharps name has been popular in firearms since the 19th century. Christian Sharps has a huge impact on the history of firearms and the… Read More
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 some of the… Read More
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 to read the… Read More
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 many consider what… Read More
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 other and the colonies… Read More
