Classic Guns

Rock Island Auction is shooting for the stars in 2015, with one of the company's largest events upcoming. Check out some of the rare and historic handguns and rifle that will be crossing the block.

When it comes to home defense in Washington State, AR pistols have been consumer favorites, along with some of the more popular lines of traditional pistols.

Up in the Evergreen State, one retailer has noticed a definite trend in his sales. Washingtonians are opening their wallets in droves to get outfitted for concealed carry.

Hunting season was good for one Kentucky retailer, who enjoyed steady sales of moderately priced rifles and the full spectrum of shotguns.

One of the most famous smokeless powder military cartridges in history actually started out as a black-powder round. Here’s a look at the load and the revolutionary new repeating rifle that chambered it – the Lee-Metford.

In what can only be described as an amazing find, a Winchester Model 1873 was discovered leaning under a tree at Great Basin National Park.

Most guns are reactive products of their times, fulfilling a need that exists. But the Savage 99 was ahead of the curve, in both design and calibers. Moreover, it was invented by a man as remarkable as the rifle that bore his name.

Smith and Wesson has produced some of the world's most popular revolvers. For one retailer, this has meant vintage parts for the wheelguns have flown off the shelves.

Shooters have been hunting out ACOGs, top-shelf ARs and other pricey merchandise at one Arizona gun store.

Hornady is better known for manufacturing reloading supplies and ammunition. But the renowned company has recently taken a foray into gun making, producing a one-of-a-kind Hornady rifle now up for auction.

Ammunition has been scarce, there no doubt about that. But for a Western retailer brimming with bullets, it's the perception of a lack of ammo, not an actual drought, that has slowed his sales.

German arms, particularly Luger pistols, have been the hot ticket for an Iowa auction house. Not only have they moved quickly, but also drawn top bids.

Jim Clark was known as one of the best bull's eye shooters of his era. But he left his mark on the shooting world in another way, developing 1911 pistols that excelled in competition.

A gun store in the Magnolia State has had a run on high-end 1911 pistols. In particular, Sig Sauer's versions of the iconic handgun have been difficult to keep on the shelves.

Customizing an AR is part of the attraction of owning one. For a retailer in the Bluegrass State, this has meant accessories for the firearm has flown off the shelves.

The EXACTO round has the potential to make military snipers more potent, giving them the ability to change their bullet's trajectory midair.