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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIf America ever had a warrior son, it was General George S. Patton Jr. During World War II, a time when heroes abounded, General Patton stood out and captured the imagination of the world. He brought great enthusiasm to war, mastered the art of it, and excelled at it. As a young Cavalry Officer, he yearned for war: "God, but I wish there would be a war." After he experienced it in World War I and peace returned, he reflected: "War is the only place where a man really lives …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn the early 1940s, Colt ceased production of the Single Action Army to focus on the war effort during World War II. There were no plans to reintroduce the old Colt SAA. This left a couple of generations without easy access to the iconic revolver, which played a significant role in the old West and was romanticized in films.Ruger filled the gap in the market by introducing their Single Six 22LR revolver in June 1953. At the same time, engineer William R. Wilson, also known …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn the year 1984, two legendary American firearm manufacturers, Winchester and Colt, united to create a special commemorative set that celebrated their intertwined histories during the Western Expansion. The set included two iconic guns - a Colt Single Action Army revolver and a Winchester 1894 carbine in .44-40 - that were both beautifully adorned with intricate gold leaf engravings, symbolizing the deep-rooted relationship between the two companies. This particular set w …