“Tag: historical”

Adler combines information with illustration to tell about the guns of the American West.

Japanese Type 5 Rifle - I Have This Old Gun

Schmidt-Rubin K31 - I Have This Old Gun

In the early decades of the 20th Century, a number of makers offered a new class of gun called the pocket pistol. These were among the very first semi-automatic pistols ever made and they attracted a great deal of attention. There were many makes offered—Browning, Beretta, Mauser, Walther, Astra Star, et.al., in Europe, but the American makes were fewer.

Although it was slick, fast and accurate, the Krag-Jorgensen was obsolete before it even went into production.

Spanish manufacturers developed a “broomhandle” pistol to undermine Mauser influence in China.

As a record-setting shooter, Marine officer, FBI agent and Olympic competitor, Walsh has led an interesting and amazing life.

Though considered obsolete, the Bull Dog is sought after by collectors.