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RIAC On Time #5014

The latest RIAC on Time Auction offers antique revolvers and lever action rifles along with new-in-box guns, firearms for the range or field, something

RIAC On Time #5013

The latest RIAC on Time auction offers antique revolvers and lever action rifles along with new-in-box guns, firearms for the range or field, something

Famed “Black Beauty” Colt Revolver Brings $1.6M at Auction

It is the 2nd highest price ever achieved for a Colt Single Action Army BEDFORD, Texas (May 12, 2025) – On May 3, most eyes were on the “running of the

KRA Members and their guests can expecet to see RIAC at the 61st Annual Meeting.

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Join us at the Cody Show! 3 days and over 300 tables!

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5 Must Have Colt Single Action Army Revolvers

Among Colt Single Army Action revolvers, certain variations stand clear as collecting classics whether through design, history or both. The epic tale...

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James Bond Guns

James Bond’s world is one of those definitive, patrilinear moments for so many. 007 inhabits a world so much like our own, but with an air of mystery...

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The Artistry of Rudolph Kornbrath

Like many of the American gun engravers whose work graces Colt revolvers or Winchester and Marlin rifles of the 19th century, Rudolph Kornbrath learned...

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RIAC On Time #5014

RIAC On Time #5013

Famed “Black Beauty” Colt Revolver Brings $1.6M at Auction

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5 Must Have Colt Single Action Army Revolvers

James Bond Guns

The Artistry of Rudolph Kornbrath

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