Archive for history

FBI Firearms Training: The Shooting FBI

The director of the FBI sheds some light on why men outside the law have come to fear federal law and the straight-shooting men who enforce it. From July, 1945.

August 03, 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

Behind the Scenes at NRA National Headquarters

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the February, 1931 issue: Behind the Scenes at NRA Headquarters.

June 30, 2011

The Rifleman in the Atomic Age

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the March, 1952 issue: The Rifleman in the Atomic Age.

June 29, 2011

I Have This Old Gun: German STG 44

I Have This Old Gun: German STG 44

June 20, 2011

The Swan Song: Charles Askins Biography

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the August, 1987 issue: The Swan Song.

June 15, 2011

Trial of the Krag-Jorgensen Rifle

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the July 18, 1894 issue: Trial of the Krag-Jorgensen Rifle.

June 14, 2011

Snap Shooting at Moving Objects with a Rifle

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the April 1, 1923 issue: Snap Shooting at Moving Objects with a Rifle.

June 14, 2011

Marlin Model 1894 Introduced

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the September 6, 1894 issue: the Marlin Model 1894.

June 14, 2011

Identifying Mauser Markings

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the January, 1971 issue: Identifying Mauser Markings.

June 13, 2011

The Lyman 2 1/2 X Alaskan Scope

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the March 1938 issue: The Lyman 2 1/2 X Alaskan Scope.

June 13, 2011

American Rifleman 125th Anniversary Special

The Rifle, the magazine that would become American Rifleman, was started 125 years ago. Excerpted here are several noteworthy articles from the magazine's history.

June 10, 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

The Military Model 70

The Model 70 never saw significant use by the U.S. military.

March 21, 2011

American Rifleman Television: 2011 Episode Guide

The popular firearms show returns to the Outdoor Channel in 2011 to showcase the newest groundbreaking guns and examine historical pieces from the past.

February 18, 2011