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“Roosevelt’s Rough Riders” took two Colt-Browning machine guns to Cuba in 1898. One is now on display at the National Firearms Museum.
February 27, 2013
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The Lewis, Thompson, BAR and M1917 water-cooled machine gun, along with the M1903 Springfield rifle and M1911 pistol, played a significant role in the Banana Wars.
January 23, 2013
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Using rifles, handguns and machine guns, marines fought in fierce battles in the Caribbean and Central America.
December 27, 2012
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The Snider Carbine was developed as a way to convert percussion arms to handle self-contained cartridges.
December 26, 2012
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A little-known failed experiment by the British Royal Navy produced the seven-barreled Nock volley gun.
November 19, 2012
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John Rigby built the guns used, and competed as well, in NRA’s first international match.
October 31, 2012
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The American War of 1812 saw the use of a wide variety of arms by a colorful assemblage of combatants.
September 27, 2012
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Issued to American Doughboys and Marines during World War I, the Chauchat automatic rifle was plagued with problems.
September 17, 2012
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With the London Olympics now over, it’s time for a little history lesson on British disarmament. It is a tale told best by one very special rifle.
August 23, 2012
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These guns were pieced together from available parts, and are interesting collectables.
August 20, 2012
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Replicas of famous Hollywood guns are available to shooters who want to imitate the Wild West.
August 17, 2012
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More than 100 artifacts from Teddy Roosevelt are on display at the NFM.
July 27, 2012
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This revival of the revolver-action long gun provides flexible shooting options in a light and handy shooting package.
May 22, 2012
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Theodore Roosevelt preferred Winchester rifles, and used them with confidence throughout his life.
April 30, 2012
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With millions of “Doughboys” heading for France during World War I, the United States needed rifles. Thankfully the Enfield was ready for mass production.
April 19, 2012
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