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What Weapons Did Lawmen Carry in the Old West

In a land of duels, bandits, and blood feuds, lawmen of the Wild West relied on firepower to survive. From six-shooters to rifles, these were the guns that kept order on the frontier.
More than just a pistol, the Colt .45 was a force of nature on the frontier — fast, brutal, and unstoppable. It didn’t just settle scores, it rewrote the rules ...
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