When the Corps of Discovery made its epic journey across the North American continent and back their firearms were an essential part of the trip. And while historians generally know what kinds of arms they carried the specifics can be elusive. The main long arm of the US Army at the time was the Model […]
One of the most widely produced rifles in America during World War One was the P14 Enfield and the M1917. Designers based these guns on the same prewar British design and they differed in caliber, .303 and 30’06 respectively. But they, along with the 1903 Springfield became the basis for a series of experimental rifles […]
This year, 2017, is the centennial of the United States joining World War One. But while the U.S. government did not join the war until April 1917, companies like Winchester had gotten involved from the start. By 1917 American gun makers were wartime veterans. They had been building munitions for the Entente for two and […]
In a galaxy long long ago….the characters used 20th century weapons. Okay, So we won’t be writing Star Wars intro scrolls anytime soon, but did you know that many of the blasters of the Star Wars universe are based on designs from our galaxy? Since Rogue One recently released we thought it would be a […]
Modern gun ordering looks quite a bit different from how consumers purchased firearms in the 1800s. Today, buyers can check a wide range of wholesalers, chain retailers, and large distributors to order a firearm which can be shipped to their local licensed dealer. In the old days orders were made by letter, telegraph, and even showing up […]
When you go to the local gun shop or sporting goods store these days you can find a dizzying array of brands and corporate logos to choose from. Many are known for a specific kind of firearm or model. This was true in the 19th century as well. Firearms manufacturers of the day sought their […]