Firearms History
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.
Fire Breathing Dragon: Guns of the AC-130 Gunship
Given the call sign “Puff,” and later “Spooky,” the American troops it protected knew it as “Puff the Magic Dragon.” Such was, and still is, the awesome firepower of the AC-130 Gunship and its predecessor, the AC-47.
WWII Japanese Small Arms: Rugged, Reliable, and Ugly
We are approaching 80 years since the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. The reputation of the guns of Imperial Japan have come full circle since then. Although odd to the eye, these more rugged attributes of these shooting irons have since been partially rehabilitated.
Old West Gunslingers: Not Like the Movies
Real-life gunslingers of the Old West rarely fought fair. The line between law and outlaw was often blurry, with men such as Wyatt Earp, Hickok, and Masterson walking both sides in a volatile world of violent men.
The Awesome but Unsuccessful Puckle Gun
The Puckle Gun is sometimes inaccurately hailed as the world’s first machine gun. But it operated quite differently from modern machine guns. Here's a look at this fascinating piece of history.
A Brief History of the Beretta 92 Pistol
Rarely is a nearly five-decade-old design not only relevant, but among the best-selling products in the world. It’s probably not a stretch to say that the Beretta 92 may be the company’s flagship product across all platforms.
A Short History of Rifled Firearms
Despite its late 15th-century origins, rifling did not become widespread until the 1850s. Here's a look at the history and continued evolution of rifled barrels.
Iconic – The Most Famous Firearms
Today we are looking at guns that break out of the American firearms culture and into the mainstream consciousness. These guns have reached iconic status, often through an odd variety of circumstances that blend pop culture with real-world performance.
Jelly Bryce’s career as a lawman ended with his retirement in 1958. Yet his exploits are still talked about today, 49 years after his death at age 68. Bryce was probably the 20th century's deadliest gunfighter.
Iconic Sniper Rifles of the American Armed Forces
American snipers have played a vital role in every American conflict since the American Revolution. However, there are a few rifles that stand out from the rest due to their reliability, collectibility, and documented battlefield successes.