Our Cody Firearms Museum is undergoing a full renovation! Please note: the Cody Firearms Museum reopened with a Grand Opening event on July 6, 2019. We hosted a CFM Veteran VIP Experience on July 5. While the Cody Firearms Museum of course houses most of the firearms in the Center of the West’s collection, each of […]
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Winchester Goes to War
This year, 2017, is the centennial of the United States joining World War One. But while the U.S. government did not join the war until April 1917, companies like Winchester had gotten involved from the start. By 1917 American gun makers were wartime veterans. They had been building munitions for the Entente for two and […]
The Guns of Star Wars
In a galaxy long long ago….the characters used 20th century weapons. Okay, So we won’t be writing Star Wars intro scrolls anytime soon, but did you know that many of the blasters of the Star Wars universe are based on designs from our galaxy? Since Rogue One recently released we thought it would be a […]
Schuyler, Hartley, & Graham: The Original Gun Dealer
Modern gun ordering looks quite a bit different from how consumers purchased firearms in the 1800s. Today, buyers can check a wide range of wholesalers, chain retailers, and large distributors to order a firearm which can be shipped to their local licensed dealer. In the old days orders were made by letter, telegraph, and even showing up […]
Role Reversal: Colt’s Rifle and Winchester’s Revolver
When you go to the local gun shop or sporting goods store these days you can find a dizzying array of brands and corporate logos to choose from. Many are known for a specific kind of firearm or model. This was true in the 19th century as well. Firearms manufacturers of the day sought their […]
Smith & Wesson Name Change? Let’s Look Back
Last week Smith & Wesson announced a potential name change. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation would like to change its names to American Outdoor Brands Corporation. Although the company wishes to change its name to encompass the wider range of products they now own, the firearms they sell will still be branded Smith & Wesson. […]