Smith & Wesson Model #3, Single Action, Second Issue Revolver, .44 Caliber S&W, Nimschke Engraved, Ivory Grips, Manufactured in 1873 William "Bill" Doolin was the leader of a gang of outlaws known as the "Oklahombres". He was associated with the Dalton Gang and, only by a twist of fate, was not present when the gang […]

Colt Single Action .45 Caliber Revolver with 7.5" Barrel, Manufactured in 1882 William F. McDonald was Captain of Texas Rangers Company B, Frontier Battalion. Company B trailed outlaws and renegade Indians along the Texas frontier and into Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in the 1880's and 90's. This was Captain Bill's Colt 45 that he used throughout […]

  Colt Revolver Model 1860 Army, Richards Conversion, .44 Caliber Centerfire, Converted in mid 1870's Cole Younger was a member of the James Gang along with his brothers Jim and Bob. They robbed banks, stages, trains, anything that might contain valuables. Finally on September 7, 1876, the gang attempted to rob the First National Bank […]

Smith & Wesson, Single Action, Model 3 Revolver, .44 Caliber The James/Younger Gang consisted of Frank and Jesse James, the Younger Brothers (Cole, Jim and Bob) and a host of other characters who participated in bank, train, and stage robberies in the decade following the Civil War. Most of these men had been members of […]

Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, .44 Caliber, Manufactured 1863 The Gun that Killed Chief Yellow Hand! "The First Scalp for Custer!" This gun has an amazing history and was prominently featured in the Museum's brochures and promotional materials. Family records confirm that this is the gun that Buffalo Bill Cody, at the time a […]

Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, .44 Caliber, Manufactured 1869. Records indicate that this gun was dropped by Frank James in a brush with the law in Missouri in the early 1880's. The lawman who recovered it gave it to Harrison Schwend soon after as it was one of the first guns in the collection. […]

Colt Single Action Revolver, .45 Caliber Centerfire, Manufactured 1877, Pearl Grips Frank Jackson was a loyal member of the Sam Bass Gang that specialized in robbing stages and trains. In July of 1878, the gang decided to rob the bank in Round Rock, Texas. Jim Murphy, one of the gang members, had secretly made a […]

Tag #277 Colt Single Action Revolver, .45 Caliber LC, Longhorn Grips, Gold Washed, Manufactured 1899 This gun was a museum favorite and was featured in nearly all of its promotional materials. It was a gift to Harrison Schwend from Bat Masterson who had retired from his life as a lawman, gambler and gunslinger. Masterson had […]