Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel Walker Howe has died at 88. A spokesperson at UCLA confirmed he died Dec. 25.

John Coffee "Jack" Hays was one of the most legendary Texas Rangers, known for fighting the Comanche at just 19 years old. With help from Lipan Apache and Tonkawa allies, he played a key role in the ...

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How would you like to own a fancy 1800s Colt revolver given by inventor Samuel Colt himself to famed Texas Ranger John Coffee “Jack” Hays? Those are among more than 100 firearms, photos, maps, letters ...

Drawing on the enduring legacy of the original Colt Single Action Army—dubbed the “Peacemaker” by historians—this 1:1 scale replica captures both authenticity and safety for young marksmen and ...

Beyond their function, firearms embody unique stories, ranging from the refined elegance of custom rifles to the bold artistry of historical pistols. Their value, influenced by craftsmanship, history, ...

The idea behind the first Colt handguns was inspired more by sea spray and carved pine than by metal and gunpowder. Sixteen-year-old Samuel Colt, aboard the swaying deck of Corvo en route to Calcutta, ...

For whatever reason, Colts—not Winchesters or Parkers—are the be-all and end-all for collectors of American firearms. This particular Colt is rarest and most valuable of them all. Known as “The Danish ...

on the ridge rifles as a Young Nation the United States of America hurdles from one destructive War to the next with each new conflict The Art of War changes and [Music] grows creating an opportunity ...

A handgun carried into the Battle of Little Bighorn by a legendary U.S. Army cavalry officer is headlining a high-profile firearms auction in Bedford, Texas this weekend. The Colt single-action ...

He’s having a “slow ride” back to health. Country singer and rapper Colt Ford, 53, is reportedly on the mend following his heart attack on Thursday night. “Ford remains in the ICU, with his condition ...