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Gun Collecting: Tokarev’s TT-33 and Its Clones
Popular with collectors around the world, the history of the Russian TT-33 is worth a closer look.
The Army’s Newest Sniper Rifle Doing the Job in Afghanistan
As the Army Times recently reported, the Army’s newest sniper rifle, the XM2010, has done very well for itself in the Afghanistan theater of operations—so well, it appeared the Army was ready to make the XM2010 its chief sniper rifle.
IN MEMORIAM: Dan Shideler, Gun Digest Editor
We at F+W Media and Gun Digest are saddened to announce that our friend and colleague, Dan Shideler, a senior editor in the Firearms/Knives Group, passed away Sunday, April 3.
Fun with Semi-Automatic Sub Guns
Phillip Peterson reports on the history and performance of three unique semi-auto sub guns.
1911: Before the Great War
The Pistol, 1911, .45 ACP, adopted by the armed forces of the United States, was quite a beast. In a time of transition to medium-bore pistols, a .45 was a cannon.
The M1903A4 Sniper Rifle: An Old Soldier Still Hits the Mark
An excellent representation of sniper rifle technology from the 1940s, the Springfield M1904A4 is still plenty enjoyable and accurate today.
All About Shipping Guns
How to navigate the firearm rules of three popular shipping companies. Hint: It can be done.
Alabama Gun Collectors Association Tribute Show
The Alabama Gun Collector’s Association is sponsoring an “Honor the Veteran” Gun Show on March 26-27 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. The show will feature a reunion of the last three remaining B29 airmen of the 509th Composite Group which participated in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan on August 5, 1945.
SHOT Show 2011: Gibbs Reproduction M1903A4 and M1D Garand Snipers!
The Gibbs Rifle Company is giving shooters and collectors a reproduction of two WWII marksmanship rifles in an affordable package. And they can shoot, too!
R.I.P Maj. Richard Winters E Company, 506th P.I.R., 101st Airborne
Another hero finds peace.
Collecting the Old Reliable Sharps Rifle
If you're looking for an interesting gun collecting subject, it's hard to beat the old reliable Sharps Rifle.
Selling Antique Guns
There comes a time in every collector’s life when he has to sell a gun or guns, or just try his hand at turning a profit. No matter how great the protestation everybody meets the situation face to face at one time or another.
A Primer On Buying Used Handguns
There is nothing wrong with buying a used handgun. Assuming, of course, that there is nothing wrong with the used gun you are buying. But how to tell?
Are Your Guns Insured?
Are your guns insured for an amount that will replace them in case they are lost in a fire? Don't assume your homeowner's policy will cover them if they are lost.
The Superposed Shotgun
The beloved Browning Superposed, coined by many to be John Browning’s greatest achievement, is still regarded as one of America’s most popular over and under shotguns.
Simple Guidelines For Antique Gun Care
David Arnold, the conservator at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts says there are a few simple guidelines to help care for an antique gun - or a collection.
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