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Since 1886, the legendary gun making firm Krieghoff has been manufacturing some of the finest rifles and shotguns available.

It is fitting that one of the largest reference books ever published covering firearms is about the most produced firearm in the history of the world.

It wasn’t that long ago when firearms were not only welcome in the executive mansion, but at least eight of our Chief Executives were proud of their NRA Life member status.

America’s oldest gunmaker celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, and the company has left an indelible mark on both the sporting and military worlds, through its rifles, shotguns, handguns and ammunition. Here’s a snapshot of two centuries of guns that bear the Remington name.

When it came to gun knowledge or shooting skill, no chief executive, now or then, was the equal of President Theodore Roosevelt. When it came to rifles, he not only preferred those of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., he used them with confidence throughout his life.

Nestled in the hills overlooking the Neckar River Valley and the famous Black Forrest of Baden, Heckler & Koch is far from showing its age.

Since 1974, Schiffer Publishing has been producing high-quality, glossy-paged books on nearly every type of antique of interest to the collector’s market. For arms and militaria collectors, the publisher’s Schiffer Military branch has been the go-to for books on nearly every aspect of 20th-century military material.

In November 2013, American Rifleman published “‘Guaranteed By Us’ - Winchester’s ‘New’ Model 1873” in which we examined the “new” Model 1873 made in Japan by Winchester/Browning Arms.

During the past 120 years, Savage Arms has produced some memorable and classic guns.