Archive for IHTOG

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

It doesn’t take much for a gun to go from collector to shooter, and lose value in the process.

June 19, 2013

Polish Vis 35 Radom Pistol

The Vis 35 was a cross between two other handguns, and was one of the best military pistols made before WWII.

May 24, 2013

Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model

John Wesley Hardin was carrying a S&W .44 Double Action First Model when he was killed.

April 23, 2013

Winchester Model 1895 Russian Musket

In a desperate need for arms to fight the Germans, the Russian Army turned to Winchester, purchasing Model 1895s in 7.62x54 mm R.

March 20, 2013

I Have This Old Gun: Maxim MG08/15

I Have This Old Gun: Maxim MG08/15

January 24, 2013

U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

The 1816 Flintlock pistol is considered reasonable for a historic firearm.

January 23, 2013

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

I Have This Old Gun: Smith & Wesson Model 1913

I Have This Old Gun: Smith & Wesson Model 1913

December 18, 2012

Wartime Browning Hi-Power

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

November 19, 2012

I Have This Old Gun: Bren Gun

I Have This Old Gun: Bren Gun

November 16, 2012

French Model 1873 Revolver

The French were influential in early firearm development, and came up with one of the best double-action revolvers of time.

October 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

I Have This Old Gun: Colt Model 1909

I Have This Old Gun: Colt Model 1909

September 14, 2012

Bannerman's Special

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

August 20, 2012

I Have This Old Gun: German MG42

I Have This Old Gun: German MG42

July 20, 2012