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The late Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as Petersen's Handguns, Rifle Shooter, Wing & Shot and many Guns & Ammo special issues. Jerry was also the Editor-at-Large for Gun Digest and Standard Catalog of Firearms. Jerry passed away in November 2019.

Model 1897 Riot Grade

Classic Guns: Winchester Model 1897 Pump-Action Shotgun

Among the engraved Ruger Red Label models offered was this limited edition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 1999.

Classic Guns: Ruger Red Label Shotgun

A 1952 first-year edition of the Model 760 Gamemaster in .300 Savage.

Classic Guns: Remington Model 760 Series And Other Pump-Actions

This 1958 vintage pistol with a tapered, 5-inch barrel has the look of the classic Ruger .22.

Ruger Standard: The Pistol That Built An Empire

A first-year Standard Model, serial number 0194, from the first shipment from the Ruger factory in October of 1949. Photo courtesy Don Findley.

Ruger .22 Handgun: Gun Digest’s Top Pistol Picks (2020)

This Hand Ejector First Model belonged to a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Silver Mounted Posse in the 1950s. Its nickel finish was redone at the Smith & Wesson factory. The Bohlin silver grips add a fine touch. (Photo: Guns International)

Classic Firearms: The Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Revolver

Browning Citori LEAD

Browning Citori: World’s Most Popular Over/Under Shotgun

Winchester Model 70 3

Classic Firearms: Winchester Model 70

Winchester Model 62

Classic Firearms: Winchester Model 62

Gun Collecting 2

Gun Values: What Makes Some Old Guns Princes And Other Paupers?

Colt Detective Special Fitz Special

The Utterly Unique Fitz Special

Colt Detective Special Lead

Colt Detective Special: As American As The Second Amendment

For its first several years, the Single Six had what was known as a “flat loading gate” on the side of the receiver.

Classic Guns: Old Model Ruger Single Six

The “XX” marking refers to the 20th year of the Italian Fascist Regime, 1942.

The Still Sought After Beretta Model 1934 Pistol

This XE model circa 1916 shows off the intricate engraving and checkering patterns of the skilled Fox workers.

Classic Guns: A.H. Fox Double Shotgun

Receiver sights were often included on both Target and Sporter 52s, like this one.

Winchester Model 52: Still Sweet After 100 Years

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