Archive for historical rifles

I Have This Old Gun: German MG42

I Have This Old Gun: German MG42

July 20, 2012

1909 Benet-Mercie Machine Rifle: The Daylight Gun

Though it had problems, the 1909 Benet-Mercie was the U.S. military’s first light machine gun. Photo by Donald Webster.

August 19, 2010

American-Made Muskets in the Revolutionary War

As galloping express riders and ringing church bells spread across New England during the early hours of April 19, 1775, thousands of farmers and tradesmen carrying a variety of firearms poured out of their homes and headed toward Lexington and Concord to intercept the British Army column approaching from Boston. America’s War for Independence had begun. Yet, despite their deeply held convictions, these provincials had no realistic chance to win.

March 29, 2010

Remington-Keene U.S. Navy Rifle (Page Three)

Not a bad design, but not extraordinary either.

August 07, 2009

Remington-Keene U.S. Navy Rifle (Page Two)

Not a bad design, but not extraordinary either.

August 07, 2009

Remington-Keene U.S. Navy Rifle

Not a bad design, but not extraordinary either.

August 07, 2009

Riflemen of the Revolution

American longrifles played a significant role in securing American freedom and independence.

May 09, 2009