The Sturmgewehr 44, or STG 44 for short, was the first small arms design that we know today as an assault rifle. Indeed, Sturm-gewehr translates from the German for assault or storm rifle. The STG 44 started life as a Nazi wonder weapon before inspiring the practical...
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The Colt Agent – Classic Working-Man’s Snub Nose
The 38 Special snub nose is the most relevant revolver in today’s conversation. Check out a lesser-known wheelgun: the Colt Agent.
Colt M5 Rifle [~ish]
The CM5 Carbine and CM5 Sentry are versions of the long-talked-about Colt M5. Though the M5 was available in three versions via Colt International, for many years there were no US production models. That changed in May 2022 when, with little fanfare, it began...
The American Enfield AKA the US Model 1917 Magazine Rifle
The .30-06 (not .303!) US Model 1917, also known as the American Enfield, was one of the great logistical successes of World War I.
6P41 PKP Pecheneg: Belt Fed Vodka Blaster
The PKP Pecheneg (6P41) is a modernized PKM belt-fed MG chambered in 7.62x54R with a non-removable, forced-air-cooled barrel.
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Guns That Bang – Marshal’s Service Short Shotgun
I know what you're thinking; that's a Witness Protection gun! Well, Witness Protection is a term applied to a commercial version of a shotgun used by the Marhsall's service. However, the Marshal's never called it the Witness protection shotgun. Instead, they called it...
Three Vintage Assaulters of our Forefathers: Kalthoff, Belton, Girandoni
The Lewis and Clark Air Rifle is an example of early assault rifles; so too the Kalthoff Repeater, Belton Flintlock, and Girandoni Air Rifle.
WAMO Powermaster 22 LR
Did you know WHAM-O produced a series of 22 single action guns at one time under an alternative brand? Well, you do now! Here is the Powermaster 22 LR.
M1 Carbine history: more than the Garand’s little brother
Want to freshen up on M1 Carbine history? Read the colorul life of its designer, “Carbine” Williams, M1 war service, and its influences in popular culture.
Colt Python: now “refined and upgraded”
The Colt Python is back – and reportedly much improved over the original 1955 version. Find .357 Python specs, reviews, history, and more in this lineup. (P.S. Will there be a California Combat Python? We dunno, but fingers crossed. )