National Congress of Old West Shootists

Our purpose is to promote "safe Western Action Shooting including the re-enactment and promotion of the historical Old West heritage of the United States in all its ethnic, social and occupational diversity"

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Not Approved Firearms And Accoutrements

The following items DO NOT meet NCOWS definition of "historically correct".  If you have any questions or comments contact a member of Congress.


Revolvers
Ruger Vaquero Bisley (note: this is the Bisley model only, not the Vaquero which is allowed)
Ruger Single Six  32 H&R
Cimarron Lightning
Cimarron Thunderer
Cimarron Model P Jr.
P frames with Birds head grip
Ruger Vaqueros with Birds head grip

USFA Omnipotent Revolver

USFA Rodeo and similar matte finished revolvers

Pinkerton grip firearms
Uberti 73 SAA with cap and ball cylinders
Ruger Old Army cap and ball

Navy Arms Scout and similar small framed revolvers

Non-birds head or non-banana gripped Webleys’

Colt Police Positive




Rifles
Winchester 94 with angle eject
Henry Big Boy
Modern lever-action rifles in current production equipped with angle eject or ramped front sight are not
Allowed

H&R Buffalo Classic


Shotguns
Modern shotguns with vent ribs
Modern recoil pads ( no white line spacers)

Gun Modifications:

Not allowed are the following:  Short-stroke kits for toggle link rifles, short stroke kits for revolvers, Lightning rods or similar devises, aluminum carriers for toggle link rifles.




Accoutrements
Slide on shotgun shell holders
Buscadero (slotted belt) gun rigs
No fast draw holsters
Shotgun belts must have individual loops
No loading strips on firing line
Modern Western-style boot with stitching on the toe
Modern-style vests
Snap-button shirts or modern-style Western shirts
Modern jeans that have not been altered to conform to historic styling
Modern-style cowboy hats (unless altered to an authentic style)
Modern western trophy-style belt buckles