Though not abused by its previous owner, the factory finish of this Belgium Baby Browning was past its prime.
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Baby Browning After
Ford's Master Blue finish is artfully applied, along with careful hand polishing to remove pitting and scratches from the frame and slide.
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S&W Model 547 Before
This unusual Smith & Wesson 547 was discovered with a spotty and unattractive Parkerized finish.
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S&W Model 547 After
The bright, high-polish nickel finish from Ford's gives this revolver a shining appearance to match its smooth trigger and spot-on accuracy.
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H&R Model 999 Before
This mistreated H&R Sportsman 999 seemed to be a lost cause. The gun suffered from extensive pitting and wear on the frame, barrel and cylinder.
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H&R Model 999 After
The clever application of a brushed-chrome finish successfully replaces the Sportsman's former sad appearance and brings out the unique lines of the barrel and trigger guard.
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re on the range with a special Smith & Wesson M&P handgun from the company’s Performance Center.
The old saw “never bring a knife to a gun fight” is somewhat moot when one is armed with a Rodgers knife pistol—a clever percussion-fired defensive arm composed of both blades and barrel. To be sure, by the mid-19th century when this particular piece made its appearance, combination arms were nothing new.
Otis Technology, started in 1985 after founder Doreen Williams tripped and fell in the mud with her grandfather's Model 1894 Winchester while whitetail deer hunting, is celebrating 40 years in business in 2025.