American Rifleman

.45 Colt/.410 Bore Handguns Versus Non-NFA Shotguns

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American Rifleman

The Misunderstood .45 Colt +P

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Business Wire

Al Capone’s Iconic Colt .45 Gun “The Sweetheart” Announced for Auction on May 18th

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On May 18th at 3:00 p.m. ET, online (guns.richmondauctions.com), via phone, and in person, Richmond Auctions will present to the world “The Sweetheart,” Al Capone’s ...
The National Interest

The Maligned Handgun and Cartridge that Spawned the .45 ACP Autopistol

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the legendary M1911 single-action semiautomatic pistol and its .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) cartridge, it became the U.S. Armed Forces’ standard-issue ...
Outdoor Life

Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver: The Gun That Almost Beat the Colt Peacemaker and Led to the .45 ACP

People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W Model 3, it’s one of the important revolvers of the Old West. When we ...