Wyoming's Failed Attempt To Make A Revolver The State Gun

In the video below, you'll see a lady who is quite shocked to find out that picking an official state gun for her state of Idaho is on the ballot this November.

Who knows why legislators waste time with things like this, but they do

So, we have to ask: is there an official state gun for Wyoming?

Sorry to say that Wyoming does not have an official state gun. Lawmakers have proposed bills in the past - such as a 2013 proposal to designate the Freedom Arms Model 83 revolver. That would have been perfect. It's a real Old West cowboy kind of gun. But the measure was never adopted.

The Freedom Arms Model 83 is a high-precision, five-shot single-action revolver introduced in 1983. Built in Freedom, Wyoming, it is famous for its extreme accuracy, line-bored chambers, and heavy-duty 17-4 PH stainless steel construction. It is expensive. This gun's retail prices range from $3,360 to $3,770 depending on the grade and model.

Guns Manufactures In Wyoming

KelTec: Moved operations to KelTec West in Rock Springs, producing innovative firearms like the PR57 pistol and Sub2000 carbines.

Weatherby Inc.: Relocated its corporate headquarters and manufacturing to Sheridan, known for building high-grade centerfire rifles.

Gunwerks: Based in Cody, specializing in precision long-range hunting rifles, complete shooting systems, and custom builds.

Big Horn Armory: Operates in Wyoming to manufacture heavy-caliber, big-bore lever-action rifles like the Model 89 and Model 90.

Freedom Arms: Located in Freedom, famous for crafting high-power single-action revolvers such as the Model 83 (.454 Casull).

Wyoming Armory: Based in Cody, offering custom rifle builds, historic restorations, and master gunsmithing.

Wyoming Arms LLC: Located in Cody, crafting modern precision hunting and sporting arms.

Other Wyoming state emblems include:

State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Flower: Indian Paintbrush
State Mammal: Bison
State Dinosaur: Triceratops
State Tree: Plains Cottonwood

The Tate Geological Museum Casper Wyoming

The Tate Geological Museum was founded in 1980 through a gift from Marion and Inez Tate. It was originally designated as the Tate Earth Science Center and Mineralogical Museum. Because ‘geological’ encompasses earth science, mineralogy, and paleontology, the name was changed to the Tate Geological Museum in 2001.

Located on the Casper College campus, the museum is a great resource for the community. Many local schools and groups come to the museum to add to their student's learning experience.

Tate houses a collection of over 6000 fossil and mineral specimens.

Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods

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