Archive for Rick Hacker

Ballard No. 1 1/2 Hunter's Rifle

The Ballard breechloading rifle was the brainchild of Charles Henry Ballard that was eventually built by John Mahlon Marlin.

June 01, 2011

Colt Woodsman Target Model

The Woodsman started many a young person on a lifetime of shooting.

March 04, 2011

U.S. Springfield .45-70 Gov’t Trapdoor Carbine

Trapdoor carbines were used from shortly after the Civil War through the 1920s.

January 25, 2011

P. Webley & Son British Bull Dog

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

November 29, 2010

Ruger 10/22 Thompson Submachine Gun Conversion Kit

Turn your Ruger 10/22 into a semi-auto .22 Thompson machinegun clone.

November 29, 2010

Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun

The 1897 was considered the “bad boy” of smoothbores.

November 01, 2010

Oliver F. Winchester Commemorative Ammunition

Olin is Celebrating Oliver Winchester's birthday in style.

October 19, 2010

The Winchester Model 94 Rides Again

The 1894 is back to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Oliver Winchester’s birth.

October 19, 2010

Savage Model 99

I have this Old Gun.

July 07, 2010

Sharps 1874 Sporting Rifle

Sharps rifles bring a premium, even altered.

April 21, 2010

L.C. Smith Ideal Grade (Restored)

I Have This Old Gun.

March 16, 2010

Winchester Model 71

I have this old gun.

February 24, 2010