Archive for historical firearms

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

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

Fossies

Webley-Fosbery (or Fossies) revolvers are beautifully made gun from the Golden Age of British armsmaking, and they are quite unique. I am sorry to say that I have never fired one—you have to go to my old friend and fellow Field Editor Garry James for that kind of experience. While the recent Italian Mateba revolver has some distinct similarities, the Fossie stands different in the history of small arms.

September 20, 2012

Ronald Reagan Rifle Put on Display in Wyoming

A custom rifle once owned by President Reagan is on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyo.

June 21, 2012

Webley Mark VI Revolver

The Webley was the quintessential British revolver, with the Mark VI remaining as the standard until 1936.

May 22, 2012

John Hall – Gunmaker

The greatest gunmaker of which you’ve never heard.

August 12, 2009