Old School Cool: Uberti’s Model 1885 High Wall

Uberti’s Model 1885 High Wall retains the classic lines and solid performance of John Moses Browning's original design.

CVA Optima 209 Magnum

The CVA Optima 209 Magnum is an accurate, user-friendly value for shooters regarding maintenance and cleaning.

African Big-Game Hunting Rifles

The big-bore rifles used on African big game hold a mystic power over American hunters.

African Plains-Game Rifles

African plains-game rifles are rich in romance and tradition.

The Arms of April 19, 1775

At the battle of Lexington and Concord, American Patriots stood up to the might of the British Empire using the men and guns that were there.

Marksmanship in 1775: Myth or Reality?

Marksmanship was key to America’s victory over the British in the Revolutionary War, but were citizen soldiers really that good?

Rossi and Taurus Unite Legacies

When Taurus bought the rights to Rossi, their legacies united and opened the future for both.

Sharps 1874 Sporting Rifle

In original condition, the 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle is a western gun collector’s dream valued at around $7,000. Even altered, this one sold for $4,000.

Destined to Win in 2010

Our annual survey highlights the year’s best firearms, optics and ammunition—and most can be seen at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, May 13-16 in Charlotte.

Alfred Mordecai

Alfred Mordecai, a major in the U.S. Ordnance Dept., was America’s most prominent military ballistician in the mid-19th century. Why is it you’ve never heard of him?