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Engineer Christopher Miner Spencer was one of those 19th century Yankee polymaths who was responsible for a huge number of different, fascinating contrivances. But it was his eponymous repeating rifle that really established his place in the hierarchy of American inventors.
October 09, 2013
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The 1847 Cavalry Musketoon was actually an attenuated version of the excellent U.S. Model 1842 Musket, and commands high prices with collectors.
July 24, 2013
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The Vis 35 was a cross between two other handguns, and was one of the best military pistols made before WWII.
May 24, 2013
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John Wesley Hardin was carrying a S&W .44 Double Action First Model when he was killed.
April 23, 2013
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In a desperate need for arms to fight the Germans, the Russian Army turned to Winchester, purchasing Model 1895s in 7.62x54 mm R.
March 20, 2013
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The 1816 Flintlock pistol is considered reasonable for a historic firearm.
January 23, 2013
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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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The French were influential in early firearm development, and came up with one of the best double-action revolvers of time.
October 17, 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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These guns were pieced together from available parts, and are interesting collectables.
August 20, 2012
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The Model 1900 was highly regarded in Europe and Asia.
July 17, 2012
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During World War II, the Hi-Standard Model B was used to train troops, eventually obtaining military markings, making it the Model B-US.
June 18, 2012
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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
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The Webley was the quintessential British revolver, with the Mark VI remaining as the standard until 1936.
May 22, 2012
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The story about the Jacob Double Rifle is as fascinating as its creator.
March 19, 2012
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