American West
William O'Neill
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/william-oneillNicknamed “Bucky” O'Neill, he served a Sheriff of Yavapai County, Arizona. He also served as a Judge (even without ever being a Lawyer). During The Civil War …
Charlie Basset
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/charlie-bassetOne of the original Marshals of Dodge City, Charlie was tasked with cleaning up the town reputation as a hard drinking and gambling center (much to the dismay of local Ba …
Robert Leroy Parker
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/robert-leroy-parkerKnown by his nickname “Butch Cassidy”, he was the leader of the infamous “Wild Bunch” Gang that terrorized much of Wyoming and Colorado. His gang …
Springfield M1873 .45 Caliber Rifle
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/springfield-m1873-45-caliber-rifleThe first standard issue breech loading rifle issued by The US Military, The Model 1873 popular among Frontier US Army Units (still involved in The Indian Wars). A carbin …
Springfield M1873 .45 Caliber ''Trapdoor'' Rifle
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/springfield-m1873-45-caliber-trapdoor-rifle The first standard issue breech loading rifle issued by The US Military, The Model 1873 popular among Frontier US Army Units (still involved in The Indian W …
Native American War Hawk Club
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/native-american-war-hawk-clubIn addition to being a striking weapon, The “War Hawk” Club could also be used as a throwing one. Seen in The Middle American West, this was a hardwood shaft …
Native American Bow and Arrow
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/native-american-bow-and-arrowAs with most cultures, the development of the simple Bow and Arrow evolved along the same way with Native Americans. Going back many thousands of years, the device was us …
Fort Griffin
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/fort-griffinA “classic” American Frontier Fort, Griffin was constructed in 1867 (and garrisoned by 4 Companies of The 6th US Cavalry). Commanded by Lt.-Colonel J.D. Sturg …
US Colt M1872 ''Peacemaker'' .45 Caliber Revolver
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/us-colt-m1872-peacemaker-45-caliber-revolverKnown as "The Peacemaker", the Colt Model 1872 was a staple of The American West. Originally developed for The US Cavalry (with 8,000 production Models made), it gr …
US S&W Model 3 ''Schofield'' .44 Caliber Revolver
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/us-sw-model-3-schofield-44-caliber-revolverThe Smith and Wesson .44 Cal. Model 3 Revolver, was manufactured in 1869. In part to supply a Contract by the Imperial Russian Army, some 41,000 were produced. Thus fave …