Welcome to the
Houston Gun Collectors Association.
The Houston Gun Collectors Association (H.G.C.A.) was organized in 1950. Since the founding of the H.G.C.A., regularly held gun shows have been a major club activity. The H.G.C.A. Gun Show has hosted and provided dedicated sections for many special interest collectors groups. Some of the special groups that have conducted their events in conjunction with the H.G.C.A. Gun Show include Winchester Collectors, Miniature Arms Collectors, Fishing Gear Collectors, Patch Collectors, Indian Artifacts and Weapons Collectors and a Military Collectors and Military Vehicles Show. The Military Shows are held in conjunction with our October and January Gun Shows. Learn more about the gun shows and how to become a member of the Houston Gun Collectors Association.
News & Updates
The Colt That Never Was
Speaker: Tom Glaser Tom gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Star Model D series pistols. He also discussed the Kronberg, various Colt models, including the
Colt 1860 – New Model Army – The Revolver that almost wasn’t.
1860 Army vs. the Dragoon: 1 lbs. 6 oz. lighter, smaller frame, creeping loading lever (rack and pinion), new “Silver Steel”. Silver Steel was probably
James Paris Lee and His Guns
Probably Lee’s most notable designs were the 14 million Lee-Enfield rifles, detachable box magazines and the semi-rimmed cartridge (6mm Lee Navy,…380ACP). Lee made his first
The Hollaway Arms Company HAC-7 Rifle
This firearm was designed and developed by Robert C. Holloway. In his military career he had used a variety of weapons, often in combat. Holloway’s