Prior to the Civil War, the US Army sought ways to alter its existing muzzle loading arms into breech loaders. The Army had even been rather… 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
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
Treasures from Our West: House of Representatives Chair
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2014 James Burnie Beck’s chair from the House of Representatives A few treasures from our vaults reflect some remarkable… Read More
John Mix Stanley: Artist as Entertainer
In the nineteenth century, many artists looked to market their art to the masses. The panorama (figure 1) offered artists a way to combine their… Read More
Guns of the Week: October 13 – 17
Guns of the Week: October 13 – 17, 2014 Unloading the Myth – Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight During the American Civil War, the Union… Read More
Guns of the Week: Remington-Smoot
Guns of the Week: September 29 – October 3, 2014 Remington-Smoot Revolvers Last week, the Cody Firearms Museum hosted the Remington Society of America for their… Read More
Guns of the Week: September 22 – 26
Guns of the Week: September 22 – 26, 2014 Unloading the Myth – What’s in a Name? This manufacturer is certainly not the first that has gone through… Read More