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m1 garand

The Complete M1 Garand Collectors Guide: History, Facts, and Figures

Coming out of the First World War, the 1903 Springfield rifle was the most popular standard issue firearm for militaries around...

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ak 47 vs ak 74

AK 47 vs AK 74 Comparison: Looking into the Kalashnikovs Evolution

The AK 47 is the world’s most popular assault rifle and has spurred a wide range of variations throughout its history....

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MG 42

The MG 42 vs MG 34: WW2 German Machine Guns for Firearm Collectors

The MG 34 was the German armies standard machine gun upon entering into WWII and is recognized as one of the...

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WW1 Weapons

Collectible WW1 Weapons: The 5 Gun Guide to Weapons Used in WW1

WW1 weapons changed warfare in 1914, ushering in a new era of firepower like the world had never seen. No other...

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What is the First Automatic Gun? From the Gatling Gun to the Maxim Gun

The Gatling Gun, from the mid-1800s, is considered the first automatic gun most resembling the design in modern use to this...

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Antique Guns

The Revolving Rifle Guide: Cool History and Modern Collectability

During the mid-19th-century, during the days of muzzle-loader, firearms makers across the globe were trying to design a gun with a...

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Where Did All the Good Guns Go? These Connecticut Boys Know

The classic, great guns of history are becoming harder to find – unless you know where to look. Inexpensive, low-quality firearms...

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Colt 1911 Government Model CT Firearms Auction 10/12/2019

Colt 1911 Government Model: How the 1911 Shaped the 20th Century

The Colt 1911 Government model is the first repeating pistol to become a standard-issue sidearm in the United States military. Before...

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5 Iconic Colt Pistols: Cool Colt Handguns for Classic Arms Collector

Colt pistols carry a legacy in the United States. As early as 1836, Colt guns were entrenched in the American South...

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Antique Guns

Top 5 Collectors Firearms for Classic Arms Collectors

There is no better foundation for a collectors firearms than with American classics, like Colt, Winchester, and Smith & Wesson. Winchester...

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