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Percussion Revolution: The Development of the French Revolver

During the transitional period from percussion to self-contained cartridges, French revolver development maintained a preemptive position.

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Rifles

Covert Commando: Reviewing the Famous De Lisle Suppressed Carbine

Produced in small numbers, Britain's De Lisle carbine proved to be one of the premier silenced small arms of World War II.

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Rifles

Sniping Élan: The French FRF2 Rifle

The French FRF2 long-­range military rifle was an effective combination of innovation and style.

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Historical

The Fitz Special Revolver

John Henry Fitzgerald's Colts were the first modern combat revolvers.

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The Forgotten Krag Rifle

Considered a “one-­war rifle,” the U.S. Krag-­Jørgensen possesses a fascinating and convoluted history.

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Historical

The .577 "Manstoppers"

Emerging at the dawn of centerfire revolvers, extremely large bore English revolvers were intended to be the ultimate in big-­bore self-­defense cartridge arms.

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The Matchless Matchlock

This simple, yet effective longarm ignition system became a military staple somewhere in the world longer than any other.

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Historical

The French No. 4 Enfield Rifle

Though the .303 Enfield is quintessentially English, it, like many arms of the Second World War, ended up in the hands of Britain's enemies and allies alike.

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Transitional Revolvers: The Bridge Between 19th-Century Handguns

As firearm development progressed through the 19th century, different handguns were developed simultaneously, showing off some interesting features and designs that did not make it into the modern era of revolvers.

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The Adams Revolver Revolution
Historical

The Adams Revolver Revolution

In the mid-19th century, Britain was one of the First Nations to adopt a metallic cartridge service revolver, with the Adams Revolver winning that spot. Let's take a hands-on look.

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Old Air-Gun Canes: Deadly Accessories for the Dandy
Historical

Old Air-Gun Canes: Deadly Accessories for the Dandy

Air-gun canes were surreptitious, deadly accessories for the gentry and enthusiasts of pneumatic novelties from the mid-1800s to the turn of the 20th century.

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Gun Room: Browning Auto-5 12-gauge Shotgun: What's It Worth?
Shotguns

Gun Room: Browning Auto-5 12-gauge Shotgun: What's It Worth?

Gun Room: This Browning Auto-5 12-gauge Shotgun was made by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium in 1961.

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