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Firearms are integral to the history and settlement of the Texas Panhandle frontier. The permanent exhibit reflects the core collection of more than 1,000 pieces dating from the 15th century through the 20th century. Pieces include flintlocks, revolvers, firearms curiosa, early percussion, military, sporting rifles and shotguns, and commemorative rifles. Particular strengths of the collection include Colt pistols and rifles, Winchesters, Springfields, and Sharps. Among the prize firearms are a Winchester Model 1873 owned by Comanche leader Quanah Parker, Charles Goodnight’s plains rifle, and a shotgun presented to George Whittington for whom the National Rifle Association’s Whittington Center |
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