Archive for historical

Colt Fourth Model Deringer

Colt Deringers can bring a premium price if they’ve never been shot.

November 15, 2011

The M1 Carbine

This Saginaw M1 Carbine retains its original NRA and Army Depot papers, increasing its value.

November 07, 2011

Smith & Wesson Model No. 1, Third Issue

Even in non-shootable condition, this Model 1 is worth a considerable amount.

October 17, 2011

The National Match M1

The M1 was potentially as accurate as any service rifle ever made.

October 04, 2011

Frank Hamer: Legendary Lawman

Frank Hamer spanned the era of horses to cars and became a Ranger legend while he made the transition.

September 22, 2011

A History of FBI Handguns

The FBI has issued a wide variety of handguns to its agents over the years.

August 22, 2011

The First Garands

The U.S. Army adopted the U.S. Rifle Semiautomatic Caliber .30, M1, in 1936. It is better known as the Garand.

August 22, 2011

FBI Firearms Training: The Shooting FBI

The director of the FBI sheds some light on why men outside the law have come to fear federal law and the straight-shooting men who enforce it. From July, 1945.

August 03, 2011

State Of The Art: Model 1855 Rifle-Musket

With its Maynard tape priming system, the U.S. Model 1855 percussion rifle-musket was state-of-the-art when adopted by the U.S. Army.

July 29, 2011

The FN Browning Model 1903

The Model 1903 is the rarest of the military pistols designed by John Browning and produced by Fabrique Nationale.

July 21, 2011

Behind the Scenes at NRA National Headquarters

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the February, 1931 issue: Behind the Scenes at NRA Headquarters.

June 30, 2011

The Rifleman in the Atomic Age

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the March, 1952 issue: The Rifleman in the Atomic Age.

June 29, 2011

A Return to Africa

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the January, 1991 issue: A Return to Africa.

June 15, 2011

One for the Record Books: Camp Perry 1921

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the September 15, 1921 issue: Camp Perry.

June 15, 2011

The M1 Garand: Recent Developments in Auto Loaders

In honor of the 125th anniversary of American Rifleman, the following is an excerpt from the December, 1921 issue: Recent Developments in Autoloaders.

June 10, 2011