Rifles > Historical

Something About The U.S. Enfield

This article corrected many of the inaccuracies published on the Enfield rifle.

April 19, 2012

Jacob Double Rifle

The story about the Jacob Double Rifle is as fascinating as its creator.

March 19, 2012

Winchester Model 55 Takedown

The Model 55 is an example of a 20th century hunting rifle that, while still serviceable, is also increasingly collectible.

February 23, 2012

John Browning's Automatic Rifle

From the trenches of France to "Frozen Chosin," The BAR proved its worth on countless battlefields around the globe for more than three decades.

February 22, 2012

The British L42A1 Sniper Rifle

The L42A1s are highly coveted, and can bring between $5,000 and $6,000 depending on the original accessories.

January 27, 2012

The British No. 4(T)

The No. 4(T) was capable of accurate work, and served British snipers into the 1990s.

December 22, 2011

Fourth/Fifth Model Burnside Carbine

While the Fourth Model Burnside Carbines are the least valuable, it is not unusual to find them in virtually unfired condition.

December 21, 2011

The M1 Carbine

This Saginaw M1 Carbine retains its original NRA and Army Depot papers, increasing its value.

November 07, 2011

The National Match M1

The M1 was potentially as accurate as any service rifle ever made.

October 04, 2011

Frank Hamer: Legendary Lawman

Frank Hamer spanned the era of horses to cars and became a Ranger legend while he made the transition.

September 22, 2011

The First Garands

The U.S. Army adopted the U.S. Rifle Semiautomatic Caliber .30, M1, in 1936. It is better known as the Garand.

August 22, 2011

State Of The Art: Model 1855 Rifle-Musket

With its Maynard tape priming system, the U.S. Model 1855 percussion rifle-musket was state-of-the-art when adopted by the U.S. Army.

July 29, 2011

One for the Record Books: Camp Perry 1921

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the September 15, 1921 issue: Camp Perry.

June 15, 2011

The M1 Garand: Recent Developments in Auto Loaders

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the December, 1921 issue: Recent Developments in Autoloaders.

June 10, 2011

The M14: Uncle Sam's New Automatic Rifle

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the February, 1952 issue: Uncle Sam's New Automatic Rifle.

June 09, 2011