Firearms History
World War 2 brought massive changes in warfare and innovations in firearms. It also brought about the introduction of some very odd guns. Check these out!
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."
Guns We Miss: The High Standard Sentinel .22 Revolver
1955 saw the introduction of High Standard’s first revolver, one which offered multiple innovations. From its introduction to now, 68 years later, the High Standard Sentinel series has always been a handgun “best buy.”
Guns Of the Mob: The Most Popular Firearms Used by The Mafia
Some of the legendary outlaws continue to catch our attention with their fine suits, luxury homes, and yes, even the guns they carried.
Weird Weapons of the Vietnam War
Vietnam was a brutal place and the folks behind weapons design in the United States came up with some interesting solutions to interesting problems. Check out some of these weird and creative weapons of the Vietnam War.
The CETME L Rifle: The Spanish HK?
H&K owes much of its success to CETME’s early sponsorship and development of Ludwig Vorgrimler’s designs. So, the next time you’re checking out certain H&K products, maybe give a nod to Spain’s CETME. They did some good work.
Wild West Lawmen & Their Guns of Choice
What weapons did Wild West lawmen use? Let’s take a quick look at the guns that the Earp brothers, Bat Masterson, Bill Tilghman, Bass Reeves, and "Heck" Thomas used on duty.
Just for Her: The History Behind Pink Guns
It seems that every manufacturer has their own version of a pink pistol, and most gun stores have at least one on display. What started this marketing trend, and how far back does it go?
WWII Weekend In Reading, PA: A Step Back In Time!
The annual World War II Weekend is held at the Reading Airport in Berks County, Pennsylvania the first weekend in June. Let's take a tour of the 2023 event.
The Dissipator: The Original AR Carbine
The M16 was six inches shorter than the M14, but it still wasn't short enough for Vietnam. The troops demanded a shorter rifle, and they got a weapon formally known as the Colt 605, a unique carbine that would eventually enter modern rifle parlance as The Dissipator.