historic-rifles
Winchester Model 1873: The Rifle That Defined an Era
Few firearms are so tightly woven into the fabric of American expansion. The "Gun that Won the West" earned its reputation one cartridge at a time.
September 28, 2026Read article →
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classic-revolvers
Colt Single Action Army: An American Classic
Introduced in 1873 and still offered today, the Peacemaker is the most recognizable revolver ever made — and among the most studied by collectors.
September 22, 2026Read article →
vintage-shotguns
Browning Auto-5: A Landmark in Shotgun History
The first successful semi-automatic shotgun changed wingshooting forever. Its long-recoil action remained in production for nearly a century.
September 15, 2026Read article →
Firearm Knowledge
The Enfield No. 4’s Aperture Sight: A Small Change with a Long Collecting Trail
Understanding the Enfield No. 4S Aperture Sight: A Collectors Insight The sight on a rifle often does more than just help aim. The rear sight can reveal a lot, about the rifles history, how…
September 13, 2026Read article →
Collecting
How to Build a Clear, Useful Photo Record for a Historic Firearm Collection
Start With a Record Plan, Not With Random Pictures A good photo record starts before you even take the first picture. The goal is not to collect a lot of angles or fill your…
September 8, 2026Read article →
collectors-guides
Understanding Firearm Markings and Proof Marks
Proof marks, inspectors’ stamps and barrel addresses are the documents collectors read when paper records are silent.
September 8, 2026Read article →
collectible-pistols
The 1911 and the Rise of the Service Pistol
A century of continuous production, wartime contract variants and a design that collectors still read by its smallest details.
September 2, 2026Read article →
collectors-guides
The History of American Gunmakers
From Connecticut valley workshops to the great arms factories, American gunmaking grew out of craft traditions and interchangeable parts.
August 30, 2026Read article →
collectors-guides
Preserving Historical Firearms Properly
The most common preservation mistake is doing too much. A measured approach to storage and cleaning protects both condition and value.
August 21, 2026Read article →