Archive for national firearms museum

War Trophy: A Treasure from the National Firearms Museum

A gold damascened Merkel over-under shotgun has a chain of custody that includes some of the most famous—and infamous—military and political figures of the 20th century.

October 30, 2013

The Rough Riders’ Potato Digger

“Roosevelt’s Rough Riders” took two Colt-Browning machine guns to Cuba in 1898. One is now on display at the National Firearms Museum.

February 27, 2013

Roosevelt Guns at the NFM

More than 100 artifacts from Teddy Roosevelt are on display at the NFM.

July 27, 2012

DuBiel Rifles Donated to National Firearms Museum

Dr. John Tyson has donated nine rifles to the National Firearms Museum at NRA Headquarters.

May 09, 2012

Personally, I Prefer the Winchester

Theodore Roosevelt preferred Winchester rifles, and used them with confidence throughout his life.

April 30, 2012

Guns of Note from NRA Antique Guns & Gold Showcase

NRA Members and supporters streamed into the lobby of the America's Center Thursday afternoon in St. Louis, Mo., with their rare and potentially valuable firearms in tow for NRA's Antique Guns and Gold Showcase. From the historically significant to the unique and the just plain weird, all firearms were given a free appraisal by experts from the National Firearms Museum, NRA Gun Collectors Committee and Universal Coin & Bullion.

April 13, 2012

British Guns

By Iain Harrison

When I was contacted by the producers for this episode, I have to admit I was a little apprehensive being called in as the expert. Sure, I own a couple of the guns in question and have fond memories of some of their siblings from the British martial arsenal, but expert, I ain’t. So what do you do when you need the inside scoop and historical background on a Webley revolver? Simple, you contact Phil Schreier at the National Firearms Museum, and pick his brains, long before you get anywhere near a plane bound for California.

April 04, 2012

Petersen Family Completes Firearm Donation to NRA

The Petersen Foundation has presented the NRA National Firearms Museum with the largest firearm donation in the museum's history.

March 29, 2012

Museum Curator to Value Guns in N.D.

National Firearms Museum Senior Curator Doug Wicklund visits the Cowboy Hall of Fame to value visitors' guns.

June 04, 2010

NFM Donation Recalls Unique, Troubled Ross Rifles

The Ross uniquely represents the inventiveness and intrigue that so often accompany stories from its era.

February 01, 2010

The Power of the Punt Gun

The best example of getting the most return for one's single shot had to be the punt gun.

August 11, 2009

Harper Creigh's Colt Single-Action Revolver

These .44-caliber revolvers are usually carried in holsters emblazoned with gold and silver conchos depicting the SASS logo.

August 05, 2009

Guns West

Firearms used by John Wayne, Jesse James and Annie Oakley sit on display at the National Firearms Museum.

June 08, 2009