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Cimarron Bisley Single Action Revolver .45 LC Model
The classic Colt Bisley single action revolver, introduced around 1895, got its name from its outstanding performances at the famous Bisley English shooting range. England’s Bisley Common shooting range held many renowned shooting matches in the late 19th century and is still actively in use today. Cimarron Firearms’ gunsmiths have created a precise replica of this classic gun in their Cimarron Bisley Single Action Revolver. Cimarron Bisley Single Action Revolver.45 LC Model The Bisley Special Target model of 1896 has some notable...
read moreThe 1876 Centennial Rifle by Uberti
The Model 1876 was introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in Philadelphia at the Centennial anniversary commemorating the declaration of independence from British domination. Popular as it was among frontiers men and big-game hunters of the period, production of this model was discontinued on 1898. Good news is Uberti has minted an accurate replica of Winchester’s 1876 Centennial Rifle. Better news is that the Uberti version is stronger and better than the original. Uberti raftsmen used sturdier...
read moreUberti’s Winchester 1873 Rifle Reproductions
The Colt Peacemaker is often referred to as the “revolver that won the West.” The Winchester 1873 rifle, on the other hand, is known as the “rifle that won the West.” It is this classic Old West rifle that Uberti reproduced in different variations. Uberti gunsmiths have faithfully reproduced the Winchester 1873 rifle and came up with 7 distinctive models, including the Uberti 1873 Trapper (shown) and the Uberti 1873 Sporting Rifle. See all of Uberti’s 1873 Rifle and Carbine models by clicking here. When the 1873...
read more1875 Single-Action Army Outlaw, Frontier & Police Replicas by Uberti
Would a remarkable replica of a 1875 Single-Action Army Outlaw or a 1875 Single-Action Frontier make you a standout in competition? Maybe they can because these firearms are designed to win competition. Great shooting speed and accuracy on your part will be required though. The hobby-sport of cowboy action shooting allows its members to relive, or at least re-enact the life and times of the Old West. Nearly every member of a cowboy action shooting chapter would like to get every aspect of their personality as close to the Old West...
read moreUberti 1873 Cattleman El Patrón Revolver
The Vaqueros of the Old West named this classic revolver El Patrón or “The Boss”, and rightly so. Its features were originally inspired by Colt’s classic Peacemaker. This single-action shooter was designed to be lighter and faster, as well as to work more smoothly. No wonder the gunslingers in those days depended their life so much on it. Uberti’s factory hand-tuned version of this single-action Cattleman revolver include a lot of features and functionalities that are well-adapted for the sports of cowboy action shooting and...
read moreOld West Cowboy Shooting at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center
Located just six miles out of Ione, CA, the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center is not only the largest outdoor cowboy shooting range west of the Mississippi but also among the best in the world. It is a recipient of the National Rifle Association Gold Medal Range Status since 2009 and has caught the attention of CAS fans and aficionados from all over the world. Each year, the range play host to various regional, national and international sports shooting competition attended by gun enthusiasts worldwide. Of the clubs that frequently...
read moreNicole Franks-BC Canada’s World Fastdraw Champ
You won’t believe Nicole Franks is a gunslinger until you watch her shoot. This lady World Fastdraw Champion hails from Langley, British Columbia, Canada and she has been in competition since age 11. Since then, it has been one victory after another for her. Recalling how she got into the sport, Nicole writes in her personal blog: “I never had shot a gun in my life and entered in a contest in Alberta. The main reason that made me want to shoot was the fact that I would travel all this way just to sit and watch, and it was really boring...
read moreFast Draw Champ Gil Guerra Jr, aka Cisko Master Gunfighter
Fast draw champ Cisko Master Gunfighter, whose real name is Gil Guerra Jr., has always been passionate about speed and precision competitions in cowboy action shooting. In fact, he has been competing since he was 14 years old. World record holder Cisko has become 10 Time Fast Draw World Champion and winner of many other fast shooting titles. With over 40 years of fast draw competition experience tucked under his gun belt, Cisko never tires of the sport and continues to attend world class competitions. Not surprisingly, a...
read moreDAVE SOUZA: Saddle Up for a Return to Cowboy-Style Shooting
Quite a few years ago, I used to shoot like a cowboy. I was involved in cowboy action shooting, a sport sponsored nationally by the Single Action Shooting Society. By Dave Souza, Herald News Photographer Quite a few years ago, I used to shoot like a cowboy. Well, not a real cowboy. I was involved in cowboy action shooting. This style of shooting was sponsored nationally by the Single Action Shooting Society. SASS was group of men and women who loved shooting old western-style firearms and formed a club to compete using single-action...
read moreJay Redfeather and His Open Road Cowboy Retail Store
Jay Redfeather, a Native American, transforms custom leatherwork into extraordinary artwork melded with functional perfection. His shop, Open Road Cowboy, is a landmark in Williams, Arizona, the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. Jay creates authentic leather products that look like they’ve been snatched right out of the late 1800’s. His retail shop along Route 66 caters to both cowboys and bikers. “…The two groups are a lot alike, they just won’t admit it,” Redfeather said. Jay’s store which sell custom-made cowboy and biker apparels,...
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