Archive for military rifles

Decidedly Different: The IWI Tavor

Israel Weapon Industries has established a U.S. operation to bring the Tavor SAR, a semi-automatic-only version, to Americans.

May 28, 2013

The Ross Rifle in U.S. Service

One of the best things said about the Ross Rifle was it was better than a broomstick.

May 28, 2013

M16s of the Great White North

The Canadian C7 and C8 families have features unique to the Canadian Forces.

February 21, 2013

A Bad Investment: S&W Model 1940 Light Rifle

The S&W Model 1940 Light Rifles were obsolete before they were even delivered.

October 17, 2012

That "Damned, Jammed Chauchat"

Issued to American Doughboys and Marines during World War I, the Chauchat automatic rifle was plagued with problems.

September 17, 2012

Steyr Arms AUG A3

Steyr Arms is introducing the AUG A3 with a cold-hammer-forged barrel.

August 06, 2012

U.S. M16

The M16 stands as a symbol of American military history from the Cold War to the present.

June 22, 2012

The Military Model 70

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

March 21, 2011

Barrett Announces MRAD Long-Range Rifle

New long-range rifle features an interchangable barrel system that requires removing only two screws to change calibers.

January 14, 2011

Exploded View of the French MAS 49/56

For 30 years, the French Army used a version of the MAS 49/56 chambered in 7.5x54 mm.

July 21, 2010

French Mas 49/56 Rifle -- I Have This Old Gun

French Mas 49/56 Rifle -- I Have This Old Gun

July 01, 2010

Kel-Tec SU-16C Rifle

A compact, accurate easy-to-store ranch or truck rifle.

March 23, 2010

Rifleman At War: Iraq

When NRA's Phil Schreier went to Iraq for “American Rifleman Television” he wasn't sure how he’d be received. He needn’t have worried; all were glad to see him.

November 06, 2009

Model 1921 Thompson

This Model 1921 Thompson, serial number 6040, had been sold by a small police department in the Milwaukee area and was still brand new.

August 11, 2009

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

Not a bad design, but not extraordinary either.

August 07, 2009