Nov 04, 2026
Idaho voters favored the Winchester Model 1873, known as the Gun That Won the West, in an advisory vote to choose the state's official gun.The rifle received 31.1% of the vote. The Winchester Model 1894 came in second with 25.31 %, followed by the 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver, known as the Peacemaker, with 15.27%.The vote is advisory, meaning the Idaho State Legislature would need to take action to officially adopt a state gun.Which guns were on the ballot?Voters chose from six firearms with ties to the American West and military history: Winchester Model 1873 Gun That Won the West (.44-40): 31.10% Winchester Model 1894 (.30-30): 25.31% 1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver Peacemaker (.45 Colt): 15.27% Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle (.30-06): 12.44% Colt M1911 .45 automatic Colt pistol (.45 ACP): 8.78% M1 Garand rifle (.30-06): 7.10%RELATED | Idaho voters will cast an advisory vote to choose a state gun from six historic firearms on the ballot ...read more read less
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