Archive for historical

Southern Derringer

The Southerner Derringer was a turn-barrel pistol with its name, emblazoned on the barrel, intended to appeal to buyers south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

May 29, 2012

The Rossi Circuit Judge

This revival of the revolver-action long gun provides flexible shooting options in a light and handy shooting package.

May 22, 2012

Personally, I Prefer the Winchester

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

April 30, 2012

The Model 1917 U.S. Enfield

With millions of “Doughboys” heading for France during World War I, the United States needed rifles. Thankfully the Enfield was ready for mass production.

April 19, 2012

Iver Johnson .22 Supershot Sealed Eight

Iver Johnson produced a variety of low to mid-range revolvers, including the Sealed Eight, which had a unique safety system—counterbored cylinders.

April 19, 2012

Something About The U.S. Enfield

This article corrected many of the inaccuracies published on the Enfield rifle.

April 19, 2012

Jacob Double Rifle

The story about the Jacob Double Rifle is as fascinating as its creator.

March 19, 2012

Winchester Model 55 Takedown

The Model 55 is an example of a 20th century hunting rifle that, while still serviceable, is also increasingly collectible.

February 23, 2012

John Browning's Automatic Rifle

From the trenches of France to "Frozen Chosin," The BAR proved its worth on countless battlefields around the globe for more than three decades.

February 22, 2012

A Look Back at the Smith & Wesson Model 1917

A wartime stopgap revolver remains the basis for today’s most sophisticated wheelguns.

February 09, 2012

The British L42A1 Sniper Rifle

The L42A1s are highly coveted, and can bring between $5,000 and $6,000 depending on the original accessories.

January 27, 2012

The Bond Arms Derringers

Bond releases its smallest big-bore derringers yet, and gives the Defender a patriotic twist.

January 11, 2012

The British No. 4(T)

The No. 4(T) was capable of accurate work, and served British snipers into the 1990s.

December 22, 2011

Fourth/Fifth Model Burnside Carbine

While the Fourth Model Burnside Carbines are the least valuable, it is not unusual to find them in virtually unfired condition.

December 21, 2011

Roy Rogers Centennial Tribute Revolver

Roy Rogers was a role model for the youth of the 1940s and ‘50s.

November 18, 2011