Archive for historical

The Men & Guns of the “Battle of the Bulge”

The Bulge was a rifleman’s battle.

February 16, 2010

The Redcoats’ Brown Bess

Brown Bess muskets served both sides during the American Revolution.

December 09, 2009

Dutch Arms in the American Revolution

The Dutch played a crucial role in the conflict for America’s freedom.

October 08, 2009

The Remington Nylon 66

A new concept in rifles, back then.

August 27, 2009

Ron Coburn

The man who saved Savage Arms.

August 27, 2009

The Kwaheri Safari Part II

The final part of Harry Selby and Robert Ruark’s last safari together.

August 19, 2009

Will The Real John Rigby Please Stand Up?

Historic British gunmaker gets batted back and forth across the Atlantic.

August 14, 2009

John Hall – Gunmaker

The greatest gunmaker of which you’ve never heard.

August 12, 2009

The Power of the Punt Gun

The best example of getting the most return for one's single shot had to be the punt gun.

August 11, 2009

Remington-Keene U.S. Navy Rifle

Not a bad design, but not extraordinary either.

August 07, 2009

The Walker Colts

These two Walker Colts are Italian reproductions used by Tex to win End of Trail and numerous other SASS matches.

August 05, 2009

The Kwaheri Safari

Robert Ruark and Harry Selby’s farewell safari.

July 14, 2009

Taking Down a “Public Enemy”

John Dillinger and Melvin Purvis battled in the heyday of the American gangster.

July 14, 2009

Rock-Ola M1 Carbine

Rock-Olas are some of the rarest M1 Carbines.

June 29, 2009

Garand Vs. Pedersen

The M1 Garand’s adoption was far from a sure thing.

June 17, 2009