Guns Of The Old West - Winter 2015.pdf

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THIS ISSUE:

In this issue of GUNS OF THE OLD WEST, two of the most defining characteristics of the American cowboy are front and center, the handgun and the cartridge belts and holsters that held them. The gun-maker’s craft, as well as that of the gun engraver and holster-maker, excelled in the post-Civil War 1870s and 1880s. Capturing the essence of this remarkable period in the American West are several guns and gun rigs featured in this issue’s Guns of the Gunfighters and Classic Gunleather articles. The unique Colt Sheriff’s Model in the Gunfighters column was handcrafted and engraved by Conrad Anderson of Rocktree Ranch (208-682-4334) in a period-correct vine scroll and punch-dot pattern used by master engravers like Helfricht and Nimschke. These heavily modified belly or backup guns played a significant role in many a confrontation. Backup guns remained a necessity for lawmen as well as those on the other side of the badge, and among famous western hideaway guns was the British Webley Bulldog, detailed by author Leroy Thompson.