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The Thompson Submachine Gun: Model Of 1919

The Model of 1919 Thompson submachine guns were the first of their breed, but they were more of an evolutionary series than a “model.” With names like “Persuader” and “Annihilator,” these prototypes were the foundation of an American legend.

This Old Gun: ArmaLite AR-18

Taking a look at the ArmaLite AR-18, a stamped sheet-metal combat rifle developed by the same firm as the AR-15 just years later on "I Have This Old Gun."

Video—I Have This Old Gun: H&K VP70

Though Glock often gets credit for being the world's first polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol, the H&K VP70, which shares those attributes, actually debuted a full 13 years beforehand.

Video—I Have This Old Gun: Beretta BM-59E Rifle

The Beretta BM-59E was a very different take on a familiar rifle. Take a look at its history and design in this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.

First Look: SIG Sauer MCX Rattler

The New Hampshire-based manufacturer is set to cut through the din with the rat-tat-tat of full-auto fire from its new select-fire, rifle-caliber, short-barreled machine gun—the MCX Rattler.

To Slap or Not to Slap—Heckler & Koch's MP5

It’s a little disconcerting the first time you see it. Someone jams a loaded magazine into an H&K MP5 and then slaps the charging handle.

SHOT Show 2017: Caracal USA AR-Style Rifles

Caracal USA showed off its first U.S. semi-automatic rifles during SHOT Show 2017—the CAR814 A2 and CAR816 A2.

Video: Ruger AC556 Rifle

The Ruger AC556 select-fire rifle is the focus of this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.

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