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The Bridgeport rig is a quick draw or fast draw handgun holster that was developed in 1882. Today, the device enjoys cult status among cowboy action shooters and other antique gun enthusiasts. History
The character of Rick O'Connell (played by Brendan Fraser) in the 1999 movie, The Mummy, uses this draw technique with guns on both left and right sides. The primary antagonist character, Charlie Prince (played by Ben Foster) in the 2007 film 3:10 to Yuma carries two Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield Revolvers both worn in cavalry draw holsters.
The object of fast draw as a combative sport is to quickly draw one's pistol and fire with the most accuracy. The sport has been inspired by accounts of duels and gunfights which incorporated it during the Wild West, such as the Hickok–Tutt shootout, Short–Courtright duel, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Long Branch Saloon gunfight and others, which in turn inspired the gunfights seen in ...
Pages in category "Guns of the American West" The following 83 pages are in this category, out of 83 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
In the Old West, derringers were commonly known as vest-pocket pistols, sleeve guns, and boot pistols. [10] [11] In total, approximately 15,000 Deringer pistols were manufactured. [3] All were single-barrel pistols with back action percussion locks, typically 0.41-inch (10 mm) rifled bores, and walnut stocks.
This is a list of Old West gunfights. Gunfights have left a lasting impression on American frontier history; many were retold and embellished by dime novels and magazines like Harper's Weekly during the late 19th and early 20th century. The most notable shootouts took place in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Single shot muzzleloading pistols were widely used by gunfighters and mountain men in the early days of the Old West, including Kit Carson. [9] Many were also issued to the Confederate army during the American Civil War. [10] [11] Lawrence O'Bryan Branch was carrying a pair of Model 1836 pistols when he was killed by a Union army sniper in 1862 ...
Revolving pistols held five shots and varied from "pocket" to "belt" and "holster" designations based upon size and intended mode of carry. Calibers ranged from .28 through .36 inches. The model most identified with the "Paterson Colt" designation is the Number 5 Holster or Texas Paterson (1,000 units), which was manufactured in .36 caliber. [2]