Archive for Rick Hacker

I Have This Old Gun: Colt Second Generation Buntline Special .45

One of the things Hollywood does well is create legends. And one of the most enduring to come out of the television Westerns of the 1950s and ’60s was the Buntline Special, a Colt Single Action Army with a 12" barrel.

October 30, 2013

Beretta Model 626E Side-by-Side

For many, there is just something special about owning a Beretta side-by-side shotgun, even if it's one of the more obscure ones made by the world’s oldest firearm manufacturer.

September 10, 2013

Dirty Harry's Model 29: America's Shooting Star

Out of production and somewhat obscure, the Smith & Wesson Model 29 was once well known only to serious big-bore handgunners. Then in 1971, it became one of the most famous and desirable handguns of all time. Do you know why? Well, do ya?

July 23, 2013

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

It doesn’t take much for a gun to go from collector to shooter, and lose value in the process.

June 19, 2013

Wartime Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power was developed as a post-World War I French replacement pistol.

November 19, 2012

Smith & Wesson Model 10 (Military & Police)

The Model 10 was available with a variety of finishes, barrel lengths and stock options, even had a victory version during WWII.

September 17, 2012

Sequels

Replicas of famous Hollywood guns are available to shooters who want to imitate the Wild West.

August 17, 2012

Gunfire: 1940s Hollywood Style

While working on the September issue (available in mid August), which includes a story by Rick Hacker on “Sequels: Replica Guns of the Hollywood West,” American Rifleman’s Associate Art Director David Labrozzi brought an article to my attention that he found while working on an unrelated project.

July 31, 2012

Eagle Grips

One of the easiest ways to customize a handgun is with a good set of grips.

July 18, 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

Colt Fourth Model Deringer

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

November 15, 2011

The M1 Carbine

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

November 07, 2011

Remington Model 700

Next year, the Model 700 will have been used by shooters for 50 years.

October 26, 2011

Smith & Wesson Model No. 1, Third Issue

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

October 17, 2011

Winchester Model 9422 Lever-Action Rifle

The Winchester 9422 had a 33-year production run and was one of the most popular .22 rifles with numerous variations and special editions for collectors.

August 03, 2011