Archive for historical

Guns of the "Banana Wars" Part One

Using rifles, handguns and machine guns, marines fought in fierce battles in the Caribbean and Central America.

December 27, 2012

British Mark III Snider Carbine

The Snider Carbine was developed as a way to convert percussion arms to handle self-contained cartridges.

December 26, 2012

Wartime Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power was developed as a post-World War I French replacement pistol.

November 19, 2012

Nock's Volley Gun

A little-known failed experiment by the British Royal Navy produced the seven-barreled Nock volley gun.

November 19, 2012

A Look Back at the Smith & Wesson K-22

Born at the beginning of the Great Depression, this iconic revolver remains a masterpiece to this day.

November 13, 2012

The Rigby Match Rifle, Creedmoor & More

John Rigby built the guns used, and competed as well, in NRA’s first international match.

October 31, 2012

Longarms of America's Forgotten War

The American War of 1812 saw the use of a wide variety of arms by a colorful assemblage of combatants.

September 27, 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

Smith & Wesson Model 10 (Military & Police)

The Model 10 was available with a variety of finishes, barrel lengths and stock options, even had a victory version during WWII.

September 17, 2012

The Hession Rifle

With the London Olympics now over, it’s time for a little history lesson on British disarmament. It is a tale told best by one very special rifle.

August 23, 2012

Bannerman's Special

These guns were pieced together from available parts, and are interesting collectables.

August 20, 2012

Sequels

Replicas of famous Hollywood guns are available to shooters who want to imitate the Wild West.

August 17, 2012

Roosevelt Guns at the NFM

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

July 27, 2012

The Liberator Pistol

Also called the Woolworth Gun, the Liberator didn’t see much action.

July 24, 2012

FN Browning Model 1900

The Model 1900 was highly regarded in Europe and Asia.

July 17, 2012