Mel Guy’s Colt "Buntline Special" single-action Army Revolver with a 16-inch-long barrel is available to bid on during Morphy's firearm auction on Nov. 17 and 18. The estimate is $400,000-$800,000.

The .45-caliber Colt Single Action Army revolver, manufactured in 1885, has been recently researched by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. Photo Courtesy of Sweetwater County Historical Museum ...

After Sam Colt's bankruptcy following the production of his initial Paterson revolvers, the design caught the attention of a Texas Ranger by the name of Sam Walker. The discussions between the two ...

Mel Guy collected more than 300 antique Colt six-shooters – known as the guns that tamed the Wild West. He had searched for decades for a super-rare Buntline with a 16-inch barrel.

Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms, one wearing musician's uniform and holding Model 1840 musician's sword, the other holding Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver.

For Bigfork’s Richard “Short Colt” Cheney, firearms are a way of life. Stepping into his Short Colt Antique Arms store on Montana 35 just south of the bridge is like taking a walk back in time.