These are some of the weapons used by the cowboys and gunfighters and outlaws of the Old West. There are more which will be added at a later date.
The weapons were mainly used for defense of self and property and were rarely used as an offensive weapon. One did not draw a weapon on a person unless one intended to shoot.
Only Tinhorns put notches in the stock of the pistol to mark how many kills he made. A professional gunfighter or one not seeking a reputation did not notch his weapon's stock.
Colt 45 Revolver
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74 Sharps |
85 Singer |
Carbines |
Army Colt 45 |
Henry Rifles |
Highwall Rifles |
Lever Action Rifles |
Pistol, 44 cal, 45, cal, etc. |
Lever Action Rifle |
Another Type of Lever Action Riflle |
Three types of Rifles Used in the Old West |
Different styles of Rifles were made |
Sharps 74c |
Sharps Cavalry 74 |
Springfield 73 |
Winchester 66's
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Winchester Rifle
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Various Caliber of ammunition used by gunfighters and cowboys of the Old West |
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