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Thomas Mickell Burnham (1818-1866). "The Lewis and Clark Expedition," ca. 1850. Oil on canvas, 36.125 x 48.5 inches. Museum purchase. 21.78 (detail)
March 10, 2017

Guns of Lewis and Clark

When the Corps of Discovery made its epic journey across the North American continent and back their firearms were an essential part…

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March 3, 2017

T.C. Johnson’s Bolt Action Experiments

One of the most widely produced rifles in America during World War One was the P14 Enfield and the M1917. Designers based…

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February 24, 2017

Winchester Goes to War

This year, 2017, is the centennial of the United States joining World War One. But while the U.S. government did not join…

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January 9, 2017

The Guns of Star Wars

In a galaxy long long ago….the characters used 20th century weapons. Okay, So we won’t be writing Star Wars intro scrolls anytime…

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December 9, 2016

Schuyler, Hartley, & Graham: The Original Gun Dealer

Modern gun ordering looks quite a bit different from how consumers purchased firearms in the 1800s. Today, buyers can check a wide range of…

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December 2, 2016

Role Reversal: Colt’s Rifle and Winchester’s Revolver

When you go to the local gun shop or sporting goods store these days you can find a dizzying array of brands…

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