military firearms history
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.
military firearms history
Introduced in 1873 and still offered today, the Peacemaker is the most recognizable revolver ever made — and among the most studied by collectors.
military firearms history
The first successful semi-automatic shotgun changed wingshooting forever. Its long-recoil action remained in production for nearly a century.
military firearms history
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…
military firearms history
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…
military firearms history
Proof marks, inspectors’ stamps and barrel addresses are the documents collectors read when paper records are silent.
military firearms history
A century of continuous production, wartime contract variants and a design that collectors still read by its smallest details.
military firearms history
From Connecticut valley workshops to the great arms factories, American gunmaking grew out of craft traditions and interchangeable parts.
military firearms history
The most common preservation mistake is doing too much. A measured approach to storage and cleaning protects both condition and value.