Introduced in 1873, the Colt .45 wasn’t just a weapon—it was a symbol of law, chaos, and survival in the American frontier. This revolver changed everything about how the West was fought and settled.

People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W Model 3, it’s one of the important revolvers of the Old West. When we ...