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Related read: 8 of the Most Famous Cowboys & Figures in Wild West History 9. The Gatling Gun was hardly used, but boy was it effective. Source: Wikimedia Commons Richard Jordan Gatling first patented this proto-machine gun during the Civil War in 1862. The gun, which features a revolving battery of gun barrels, was hand cranked and could fire off up to 200 rounds per minute. The range officer is responsible for safely conducting the shooter through the stage. The range officer's attention is not on the targets but rather on the shooter and their firearms. One important duty of the range officer is to immediately stop the shooter if the shooter's gun or ammunition is defective in any potentially unsafe way.

A six-round tournament. This caliber was originally known as the 36th. In the Old West, gunfighters preferred the Colt Navy Revolver. This handsome cap-and-ball six-gun was one of the most popular firearms in the region, and their size and weight made them lethal. The Schwerer Gustav was the world’s largest- capacity carbine rifled weapon, and its massive weight made it a powerful piece of artillery. These guns are well-known among gun enthusiasts because they were a mainstay of the Old West and their popularity ensured that they would be popular for many years to come. Budget Cowboy Guns

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In "rank-point scoring" the top shooter of a match is determined by adding up each shooter's ranking for each stage, with the lowest score winning. For example, if a shooter places first in every stage in a 10-stage match, the shooter's score would be 10 (a 1 for each stage) and would be the lowest score possible. There is some controversy as to whether "rank points" or "total time" is a better system. [1] SASS in 2017 moved to total time scoring and discarded the rank point scoring system. Two separate Winchester rifles need to be treated as one entry because of how they are inexorably linked. Oliver Winchester designed the first repeating rifle in 1866, known as Yellow Boy for its yellow gunmetal casing.

Frontiersman – Shooters use cap and ball revolvers, shot duelist style, and side-by-side double-barrel or lever-action shotguns Wild bunch has two primary SASS-sanctioned categories based upon the style of 1911 pistol and the shooter's grip style that are used. Each main category has respective divisions for men, women and junior participants. Read next: The Many Lives of Olive Oatman, Tattooed Captive of the West 2. The Colt Paterson Revolver was the first of its kind. Source: Wikimedia Commons Although gun control was surprisingly prevalent and successful in the Wild West, most people indeed owned firearms. Guns were tools used on the frontier to harvest resources, defend oneself against animals, and to conquer Native Americans.

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Among our fantastic selection of replicas and Wild West-themed air guns, you’re sure to find something to suit your requirements and shooting style, making the perfect addition to your gun cabinet. One variant of CAS, currently sanctioned by SASS, is wild bunch action shooting; inspired by the 1969 western film The Wild Bunch. Gatling guns were also hard to move. George Custer had access to Gatling guns, but declined to bring them to the Little Big Horn since they were so cumbersome. Perhaps if he had brought one, the battle may never had happened. 10. Colt’s double-action revolver was a favorite of Wes Hardin. Source: Wikimedia Commons Cowboy action shooting is a type of multigun match using a combination of handguns, rifles, and shotguns in a variety of " Old West-themed" courses of fire for time and accuracy. Participants must dress in appropriate theme or era costumes, as well as use gear and accessories as mandated by the respective sanctioning group rules. Traditional – Uses an original-design M1911/M1911A1 pistol, and the paticipant must use a traditional one-handed grip.

In SASS-sanctioned wild bunch shooting events, the typical attire worn by participants is that of early-20th century military, late-19th to early-20th century western (such as that worn in the film The Wild Bunch), Roosevelt's "Rough Riders", or Mexican period.

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Related read: 22 Must-See Modern Western Movies from the Last 22 Years 4. Smith and Wesson’s “Russian” model did in Billy the Kid. Source: Wikimedia Commons Rifle Requirements" (PDF). Wild Bunch Action Shooting Handbook. Single Action Shooting Society. October 2010. p.6 . Retrieved May 23, 2011. The names & deeds of those carrying guns has become legendary in history of the Wild West. While less frequent than the novels & Hollywood would have us believe they did occur throughout the period & as such are an important part of the history of the region.