A relic from Paterson's early days as a diversified industrial powerhouse is expected to be sold for more than $250,000 next month. The rare Colt "Paterson" revolver will likely be far and away the ...

One of the more surprising facts about Samuel Colt that even shooting enthusiasts don’t know is that he really didn’t create many of the most iconic firearms to bear his name. While the Colt Single ...

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