Known first as the Tramond-Lebel, the 1886 Lebel Rifle was a contemporary of the Mauser M-71/84.
What Went Wrong with the 1886 Lebel Rifle?
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Weapon Trivia Wednesday
Keep a High Standard – High Standard Derringer
We’re looking at an interesting pocket gun today, a weapon designed for bad breath use. Some call ’em BUGs. Read more about the High Standard Derringer.
Papers Please – Paper Shells for your Shottie
Paper shotgun shells have been around a looooong time. Are they good to go, or a proven pain in the ass? We’ll talk history and current demand in this article by Mike the Mook.
The Springfield M1873 – America’s First Modern Rifle?
First used in earnest during the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the Springfield M1873 saw service for over 20 years.
Stevens Model 15 | Weapon Trivia Wednesday
The Stevens Model 15, more properly the Stevens-Springfield Model 15, Stevens Model 15| Weapon Trivia History The Stevens Model 15, actually to be completely accurate the Stevens-Springfield Model 15, was released in 1938. First published in the Spring 1938 Sears...
WTW: IMBEL IA-2 calibre 5,56mm. O novo rifle de assalto brasileiro
Earlier today we ran an article about this long gun from Brazil. Now we're gonna try to present it in Portuguese - not because João isn't good to go...É simplesmente difícil para um editor trabalhar em um idioma que ele nem fala nem lê. Mad DuoBrazilian Language...
WTW: IMBEL IA2 – the New Model Brazilian Rifle
Weapon Trivia Wednesday: Imbel IA2 - the New Model Brazilian Rifle João Paulo Zeitoun Moralez Many units of the Brazilian Army still operate with the well-known FN Herstal FAL from Fusil Automatique Léguer (light automatic rifle). Its 7.62mm caliber and extreme...
Weapon Trivia Wednesday: S&W Model 61 Escort, "You Talkin’ Ta Me?"
WTW: S&W Model 61 Escort, "You Talkin' Ta Me?!" Mike the Mook When most people are asked if they've heard of the S&W Model 61 or "Escort," they usually draw a blank. However, anyone who has seen the 1976 film Taxi Driver will certainly remember this little...
WTW: Poland’s Radom P-64
WTW: Poland’s Radom P-64 Service Pistol Bucky Lawson - this article originally ran Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 With the continuing popularity of Mike’s article on the East German Makarov, I thought a good follow-up would be a look at the outstanding Radom P-64, which...
WTW: Inland T30 – Unlikely Sniper Rifle
WTW: Inland T30 - Unlikely Sniper Rifle Mike Searson There was a time when you could not pay us to own an M1 Carbine. From its pipsqueak of a pistol round to its flimsy looking wooden stock, we despised that rifle. We once walked past barrels of them selling for as...
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