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The Springfield M1873 – America’s First Modern Rifle?

by Mike Searson | Mar 21, 2018 | Learnin' | Long Guns, Mike the Mook, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

First used in earnest during the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the Springfield M1873 saw service for over 20 years.

Weapon Trivia Wednesday: S&W Model 61 Escort, "You Talkin’ Ta Me?"

by Mike Searson | Jan 3, 2018 | Learnin' | Mike the Mook, Pocket Guns, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

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

by Bucky Lawson | Dec 20, 2017 | Learnin' | The War Room, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

Poland’s Radom P-64 Service Pistol is a great little weapon. It is extremely well-built, reliable, and is great for the overall value.

WTW: Inland T30 – Unlikely Sniper Rifle

by Mike Searson | Sep 6, 2017 | Learnin' | Mike the Mook, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

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...

WTW: Bohunk Bond Clone – the FÉG SMC-380

by Mike Searson | Aug 23, 2017 | Learnin' | Mike the Mook, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

WTW: Bohunk Bond Clone - the FÉG SMC-380 Mike Searson It's rare that a "clone" of a particular firearm ever exceeds the original in terms of quality. Sometimes they get close enough to match it, but that's rare. However, we found a clone by FÉG which may be the...

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WTW: The Jezail

by BBC-Guest | May 24, 2017 | Musings | Shrop Talk, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

[This post brought to you in it's entirety by Sig Sauer, a member of JTF Awesome] Weapon Trivia Wednesday: The Jezail Michael Shropshire The history of firearms has witnessed its share of successes and flops. Often the design is married to necessities like...

WTW: The DP-28 Soviet Infantry Machine Gun

by Mad Duo | Apr 26, 2017 | Learnin' | Vodka Blasters, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

Weapon Trivia Wednesday: DP-28, The Soviet Infantry Machine Gun Peter Suciu Most modern firearms enthusiasts know the name Mikhail Kalashnikov, and certainly his primary accomplishment, the AK-47. However, Kalashnikov was really part of the second generation of Soviet...

WTW: Smith & Wesson Model 52

by Mike Searson | Apr 5, 2017 | Musings | Mike the Mook, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

This post anout the Model 52 is made possible by JTF Awesome Team Member Raven ConcealmentWeapon Trivia Wednesday: Smith & Wesson Model 52Mike The MookThis week we take a look at a weapon that's not a weapon in the strictest sense of the word: The Smith &...

WTW: Colt Model 1878 and the Pistol Caliber Carbine

by Mike Searson | Mar 29, 2017 | Learnin' | Mike the Mook, Weapon Trivia Wednesday

Today's Weapon Trivia Wednesday on the Colt Model 1878 is brought to you in it's entirety by JTF Awesome Team Member ADS Inc Weapon Trivia Wednesday: Colt Model 1878 and the Pistol Caliber Carbine Mike the Mook Colt's Model of 1878 was the firm's second double action...