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 had little support for […]
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.
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 Firearms Records Office has been to organize the […]
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 store usually comes to mind. As part of […]
Hawken Rifle Rundown
The Hawken Rifles were given many names during their popularity. Today, we hear nicknames like the “buffalo gun,” the “plains rifle,” or the “Rocky Mountain Rifle.” Near the rise of […]
Internship of a Lifetime
Hey guys! My name is Rebecca Hoback and this summer I will be the Cody Firearms Museum Intern, as well as the Firearms Records Intern at the Buffalo Bill Center […]
Herbert G. Houze named Curator Emeritus for Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s Cody Firearms Museum
Please note: Herbert Houze was named Curator Emeritus in 2016; he passed away in 2019. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, has named Herbert G. Houze […]
