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The Remington 870: One of 2019's Top-Selling Pump Guns
Winchester's iconic Model 870 trailed behind Mossberg's pump-action offerings in 2019, but not by much.
Book Review: 'Carvings from the Veldt: Part One'
Available in three volumes, "Carvings from the Veldt: Rifle Carvings of the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902" is one of the definitive volumes of these richly-decorated rifles.
The Pedersen Device: A Secret Weapon of WWI
Though never used in combat, the innovative Pedersen Device was a potential solution to the horrors of trench warfare and a tribute to the genius of its designer.
The Armed Citizen® July 17, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
NRA Gun of the Week: Girsan Regard Gen 4
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” NRA’s American Rifleman staff check out Girsan’s Regard Gen 4 pistol, a Turkish-built semi-automatic based on the Beretta Model 92.
This Old Gun: M1919 Browning Machine Gun
The M1919 Browning was the workhorse machine gun of the U.S. Military during World War II. Learn about the background behind this durable and reliable design.
Big-Bore Pistol Build: Lone Wolf's TWL-S Frame
Build a big-bore Glock-pattern pistol from scratch or put unused components back to work with Lone Wolf's affordable TWL-S frames and parts kits.
Firearm Safe Sales Up in 2019
Gun owners showed an interest in securing their collections in 2019, according to a study by Southwick Associates.
Emperor Selassie's Treasure: The Guns of Royal Tiger Imports
The guns being brought in from Ethiopia by Royal Tiger Imports represent one of the most important military-surplus finds in decades.
Heckler & Koch: The Gray Room, Part I
American Rifleman’s Joe Kurtenbach gets an inside look of the “mystical” Gray Room at Heckler & Koch’s U.S. Headquarters in Ashburn, VA.
The Winchester Model 1897: A Look Back
Many features introduced in this shotgun remain standard in today’s modern pump guns.
ARTV Preview: The History of Winchester's Model 70; Taurus G3c Review; Soviet PPD-40
On this week's episode, we'll talk about the Winchester Model 70, the Taurus G3c and the Soviet PPD-40 submachine gun.
New for 2020: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 4.25"
Springfield Armory announced the addition of a shortened, carry-ready 1911 in the form of the Operator 4.25" to its Ronin 1911 line.
Rifleman Q&A: Age of a Wooden Ammo Crate?
I found an old wooden box in my barn that once held Remington shotshells. Can you tell me anything about it and when it was made?
Uberti 1885 High Wall: A Top-Selling Single Shot
According to sales figures on GunBroker's Gun Genius rankings, one of the most popular single shots you can buy today is the Uberti 1885 High Wall.
Editor's Choice: Henry Repeating Arms X Model
HENRY REPEATING ARMS took a big step forward with its popular lever guns last year by introducing models with side loading gates in addition to the removable tubular magazine liner.
Barnaul Ammunition: Budget-Friendly Rounds from Russia
Barnaul allows American shooters to cut costs with this affordably priced steel-case ammunition. How does it shoot? Here's what we found.
The Armed Citizen® July 13, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
New for 2020: Davidson's Exclusive 1873 Revolvers
Davidson's line of exclusive distributor offerings now includes two attractive single-action revolvers made by Pietta.
U.S. Army Patents New M4A1 Rifle Barrel
The unique spiral fluting invented by two engineers at the U.S. Army's Picatinny Arsenal is designed to enhance cooling and reduce the risk of barrel failure.