Weapon Trivia Wednesday Archives

Workmanship on the Model 1876 rifle, from Horn’s signature engraved on the rifle’s side plate to the fire blued screws and safety catch on the butt of the lever is impeccable.

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What Went Wrong with the 1886 Lebel Rifle?

June 20, 2018October 26, 2018 Mike Searson 0 Comments Bolt Guns, Mike the Mook, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

Known first as the Tramond-Lebel, the 1886 Lebel Rifle was a contemporary of the Mauser M-71/84.

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Keep a High Standard – High Standard Derringer

May 9, 2018October 26, 2018 Mike Searson 0 Comments Mike the Mook, Pocket Guns, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

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.

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The Ferrari of the Revolver World (maybe?) | Colt Python

April 25, 2018October 27, 2018 Breach-Bang-Clear Staff 0 Comments From the Vault, Weapon Trivia Wednesday, Wheelguns

Chief Hopper carried one into the Upside Down and it’s been in hundreds of movies – it is the classic Colt Python wheelgun: the “Ferrari of production revolvers.” Of course, others liken it to Bobcats, Pacers, and Chevettes, but it’s still iconic.

Paper shot shells were used in early shotguns and are making a comeback.

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Papers Please – Paper Shells for your Shottie

April 4, 2018October 26, 2018 Mike Searson 0 Comments Mike the Mook, Shotties, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

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.