CVA Introduces New 7mm PRC Caliber Rifle to Cascade XT Line
Since its founding as Connecticut Valley Arms in 1971, CVA has developed a reputation for providing customers with high-performing firearms, and its Cascade XT has become the company's precision-oriented member of the Cascade family of bolt-action rifles.
10 Facts About the American Thompson Submachine Gun
The Thompson Submachine Gun has a fascinating history. Here are 10 facts you probably didn't know about the American Thompson, otherwise known as the "Tommy Gun".
The ‘Tiffany Guns’ of the Spanish-American War
During the Spanish-American War, Roosevelt's Rough Riders were armed with a pair of Colt-Browning M1895 machine guns. These were privately purchased and have become known as the "Tiffany Guns."
A century ago on June 16, 1923, that the Russian Civil War that began with the "October Revolution" of 1917 finally came to an end. These are the iconic weapons of the conflict.
The Guns And Other Arms Of the Siege of Constantinople
In the 570 years since the Siege of Constantinople, the significance of cannons in the nearly two-month-long siege has been noted, but some historians have argued that is overstated.
Guns of Heat – So Much More Than a Heist Film
Based loosely on the story of an ex-Alcatraz inmate who pulled a number of heists in the 1960s, "Heat" remains one of the greatest crime dramas ever to hit the big screen.
Not Fiction: UN HQ Really Did Come Under Bazooka Attack As Seen in ‘Godfather of Harlem’
As depicted in a recent "Godfather of Harlem" episode, on December 11, 1964, anti-Cuban exiles did in fact attempt to assassinate Che Guevara using a bazooka-type rocket launcher. Here's the story.
The Annual Show of Shows Is a Collectible Event Like No Other
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the OVMS Show of Shows. For those with a love of history, it is simply an event like no other. Check out the military collectibles that were available this year.
The M9 Bayonet: The Military’s Do Everything Cutting Tool
While the USMC has adopted the OKC-3S, the Army continues to employ the M9 bayonet as it closes in on four decades in service.
Carcano Rifle: The Rifle That Was Used To Kill JFK
To date, four American presidents have been assassinated. Most people, even firearm buffs, can't readily name the weapons used in those various assassinations or attempts—at least apart from the Carcano. Here's a look back at the rifle's history.