Handguns > Historical

FN Browning Model 1900

The Model 1900 was highly regarded in Europe and Asia.

July 17, 2012

Southern Derringer

The Southerner Derringer was a turn-barrel pistol with its name, emblazoned on the barrel, intended to appeal to buyers south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

May 29, 2012

Iver Johnson .22 Supershot Sealed Eight

Iver Johnson produced a variety of low to mid-range revolvers, including the Sealed Eight, which had a unique safety system—counterbored cylinders.

April 19, 2012

A Look Back at the Smith & Wesson Model 1917

A wartime stopgap revolver remains the basis for today’s most sophisticated wheelguns.

February 09, 2012

The Bond Arms Derringers

Bond releases its smallest big-bore derringers yet, and gives the Defender a patriotic twist.

January 11, 2012

Roy Rogers Centennial Tribute Revolver

Roy Rogers was a role model for the youth of the 1940s and ‘50s.

November 18, 2011

Colt Fourth Model Deringer

Colt Deringers can bring a premium price if they’ve never been shot.

November 15, 2011

Smith & Wesson Model No. 1, Third Issue

Even in non-shootable condition, this Model 1 is worth a considerable amount.

October 17, 2011

A History of FBI Handguns

The FBI has issued a wide variety of handguns to its agents over the years.

August 22, 2011

The FN Browning Model 1903

The Model 1903 is the rarest of the military pistols designed by John Browning and produced by Fabrique Nationale.

July 21, 2011

The Trials of the M1911

The adoption of the M1911 came to be through a lengthy trials process and a partnership between Colt’s Mfg. and John Moses Browning.

May 24, 2011

Jeff Cooper: Father of Modern Pistol Shooting

Every shooter has been influenced in some way by Col. Cooper.

May 18, 2011

The Other Great Guns of John Browning

Browning gave us the world’s greatest pistol and so much more.

May 18, 2011

Refinishing: Giving Ugly Guns a Second Chance

Professional refinishing can bring new life to a worn pistol.

March 18, 2011

P. Webley & Son British Bull Dog

Though considered obsolete, the Bull Dog is sought after by collectors.

November 29, 2010