Archive for historical

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

It doesn’t take much for a gun to go from collector to shooter, and lose value in the process.

June 19, 2013

The American Longrifle

If you’re proud to be an American, then thank Daniel Morgan, Timothy Murphy and the American Longrifle.

June 19, 2013

The Guns of Gettysburg

During the battle of Gettysburg everything from ancient smoothbores to state-of-the-art repeaters was pressed into service.

June 18, 2013

The Sheetz Rifle

Rifleman, like William Ross, played an important role toward the end of the War of 1812.

May 30, 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

A Look Back at the Smith & Wesson Model 29

This classic revolver is what spawned the big-bore magnum handgun frenzy.

May 15, 2013

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model

John Wesley Hardin was carrying a S&W .44 Double Action First Model when he was killed.

April 23, 2013

Chinese Broomhandles

While China was the first to invent and use gunpowder, its isolationist policy had left its armament industry in an abyss.

March 21, 2013

Winchester Model 1895 Russian Musket

In a desperate need for arms to fight the Germans, the Russian Army turned to Winchester, purchasing Model 1895s in 7.62x54 mm R.

March 20, 2013

Top 10 Infantry Rifles

The Top 10 Infantry Rifles were chosen due to innovation, effectiveness, service life, impact on history and small-arms development.

March 12, 2013

A Look Back at the Browning Superposed

The Master’s final shotgun design may well have been his most beautiful.

March 07, 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

Colt's New Model Holster Pistol in the Civil War

Though its first deliveries were to the South, it was also the handgun most used by Federal cavalry.

February 21, 2013

Guns of the "Banana Wars" Part Two

The Lewis, Thompson, BAR and M1917 water-cooled machine gun, along with the M1903 Springfield rifle and M1911 pistol, played a significant role in the Banana Wars.

January 23, 2013

U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

The 1816 Flintlock pistol is considered reasonable for a historic firearm.

January 23, 2013