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 […]
Last week Smith & Wesson announced a potential name change. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation would like to change its names to American Outdoor Brands Corporation. Although the company wishes to change its name to encompass the wider range of products they now own, the firearms they sell will still be branded Smith & Wesson. […]
Firearms are great artifacts and collectors items due to their recorded history in factory records and archives. Here is a take on my records experience when I had an interesting heirloom gun that I wanted to know more about. After I graduated college my grandfather said he had something to give me. It had been handed down […]
I am sure many readers of this blog series are fans of the Western genre of film, or have at least seen a few good oaters here and there. There are actors who are synonymous with the Western, such as John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Jimmy Stewart, and many, many more. Every so often there are Westerns […]
Winchester’s Laundry Machines, Ice Skates, and Flashlights Today, the name Winchester is almost synonymous with firearms. However, Winchester’s company history points to a large array of products. When you visit the Cody Firearms Museum, this fact becomes apparent when you step into the Gold Reef Hardware store. The hardware store of yesterday was one of […]