A relic from Paterson's early days as a diversified industrial powerhouse is expected to be sold for more than $250,000 next month. The rare Colt "Paterson" revolver will likely be far and away the ...

For the Union Army during the American Civil War, its officers and cavalry troopers relied on one of Colt's most notable ...

Firearm aficionados should set their sights on the Denver-based Morphy Auctions Extraordinary Firearms Auction on Nov. 17 and 18. “The November auction is one of the best offerings of high-end ...

These classic firearms earned loyal followings for reliability, design, or history. Many shooters still wish they’d stayed in ...

One of the most famous handguns of all time is the Colt Single Action Army revolver. Also known as the Peacemaker, Frontier Six-Shooter and the M1873, the Single Action Army is also a staple of ...

The city of Paterson, N.J., has had bad luck with its Colts – it keeps losing them to Hartford. First it was legendary firearms magnate Samuel Colt, who closed his gun-making factory, the Patent Arms ...

Samuel Colt and his 1851 Navy Revolver. Everyone knows Texas was an independent republic after winning its independence from Mexico, but between 1836 and its annexation by the United States in 1845, ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** First introduced in 1873, the Colt ...

The 1851 Colt replaced the three versions of dragoon revolvers that came before the 1851, as it was lighter making easier to carry on a man's belt. It remained in production until 1873 because of its ...

One of America’s best-known obsessions is guns. Even though gun crimes are horrible, there have been moments in time when […] ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Colt Python was retired by Colt in 2005. The real reason why Colt gave up on such a desirable money maker is unknown, but the high cost of modern labor — a single ...