Classic Guns

In the shadow of the Black Friday shopping weekend, the gun auction scene was red hot as Rock Island Auction Company’s December 2014 Premiere Firearms Auction saw collectible firearms selling like flat screen TVs.

There is nothing like a 1911 when it comes to semi-automatic pistols. Now there is a replica, soon to be available, that attempts to stay true to the toughness of the original military model of the pistol.

Women have been packing gun shows in the Lone-Star State, and the ladies know what types of firearms they're looking for. Small concealed carry and personal defense handguns have ruled the roost with this fast-growing demographic of gun owners.

Like most companies, 20-gauge shotguns were late additions to Browning's catalog. But, the wait was worth it, with two of the iconic manufacturer's most popular models being produced in the lighter bore.

New Hampshire shooters haven't been skimping when it comes to buying AR-10s. The more expensive models of the .308 were flying off one retailer's shelves to start the year.

Famed designer Marc Newson made headlines by joining Apple earlier this fall. But he also took center stage in the firearms world recently, designing a beautiful new shotgun for the world's oldest gun maker.

Gun proofing is simply a stress test to make sure a firearm is set to withstand the high pressure it will be call upon to handle. Check out how they did it more than 60-years ago in England.

Hunters, settlers and soldiers boosted their reach and firepower with metallic cartridges and Sharps rifles. And while the design is more than 150-years-old, it's still is holding its own.

When it comes to firearms collecting, military arms are hot, but few come close to the firearms documented in this video. The German rifles show here are extremely rare and, in turn, boarder on being priceless.

Wow, some real beauties here! Check out the 5 rare firearms going up for auction in Rock Island Auction Company's final premier event of 2014.

Typically, very old, rare firearms draw top dollar at auction. But at one Ohio auction house, guns of a more recent vintage have been raking in the bids.

The 9th Circuit Court decisions challenging California law enforcement’s ‘may issue,’ has had its effects in the West. Retailers have enjoyed a CCW market that has opened way up since the ruling.

While sales slowed down somewhat for an Ohio retailer, he found there was still a hot item on his shelves. Demand for top-name 1911 pistols has been on the rise.

One retailer in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains has seen robust sales, though for products at either end of the spectrum. Implements meant to save ammo when training and Class III firearms have been the hot tickets.

Ohio Ordnance Works has produced an updated version of the BAR. And while it may have a new look, the H.C.A.R. is equally as devastating as its forebear.

There is no doubt the firearms market has been red hot the past couple years, especially for AR-style rifles. So what does the future hold for these popular firearms?