Much like Hip-Hop stars and Instagram influencers of today, personalities of the Wild West liked to personalize their free, promotional guns with lots of gaudy accessories.  From Tiffany Grips and ivory handles, to gold inlay and personal engravings, everyone with money could own a unique gun that expressed their personal flair.  We even talk about the origin of the ‘gun hidden in a bible” cliche’.

Colt:  The Revolver of the American West

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