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The oldest and arguably most prolific firearm manufacturer in America, Remington has much for which to be admired. From its humble beginnings in 1816, this little company went on to produce numerous fabled firearms, such as the 1841 Mississippi Rifle, and the Model 11 and 8 autoloaders, designed by that veritable institution, John Moses Browning. Remington was so successful in fact, that for a brief period in its history it flirted with aspirations toward a larger scale of manufacturing, building typewriters, fire engines, streetcars and even bridges, before the stretch forced a restructuring. For more on the history of this classic American company, check out this feature segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
For this Gun Of The Week episode, we’re on the range with a convertible wheelgun from Charter Arms, and it’s one that goes from .357 Mag to 9 mm Luger quickly and easily. Welcome to the Double Dog.
The Robbins & Lawrence company of Windsor, Vt., was an early pioneer in the field of mass production, using machine tools and interchangeable parts to produce firearms for both the U.S. and British governments.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has moved its popular auctions to GunBroker.com, an online firearm marketplace that launched in 1999, to further support the future of the shooting sports and firearm ownership.
One of the most important military arms ever made, the French Charleville musket saw use in the American Revolution and armed French troops throughout the Napoleonic Wars.
CVA built on the success of its Paramount muzzleloader to create the Endura, a design that the company calls "the most advanced muzzleloader series CVA has ever built."