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Return of The White Plains Firearm and Knife Show

The White Plains Firearm and Knife Show returns to the Westchester County Center.

Firearms Estate of Respected Collector Drives Bidding Interest

The excitement of the C.W. Slagle firearms estate collection pushed Rock Island’s April auction to the $7.6 million dollar mark.

Loads for the Military Bring-Backs

The Mauser and the Arisaka both offer great opportunities for handloaders. Here are a few loads you can start with to bring these guns to life.

Gun Collecting: Amoskeag

Amoskeag Auction No. 76 featuring the Leland “Dan” Schlegel Collection of Fine Single Shot Rifles and the Bill Maier Collection of Smith & Wesson Revolvers and Pistols.

Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part IV

In this final part, Massad Ayoob wraps up is final thoughts on why the Model 27 will always remain a significant piece of firearms history.

Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part III

In Part III of this excerpt from Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World, the author looks at the accuracy and shootability of the Model 27 .357 Magnum.

Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part II

The very first .357 Magnum is still first in the hearts and minds of many advocates of that caliber. This milestone revolver continues to morph into the future. In Part II of this excerpt from Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World, the author looks at the history of the .357 magnum.

Must Read Books for Gun Collectors

Gun collecting had existed before World War II, but it was the second world war that pumped new life into the hobby, both in the form of vintage guns as well as gun-conscious hobbyists, many of whom had just returned from service abroad. And while many couldn't afford to buy guns, most could afford to read about them.

Syracuse Gun Show Alert: New York State Arms Collectors Association April 16-17

The largest Gun Show ever held in New York State will be staged April 16-17, 2011, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Over 800 exhibits and displays will be provided by our collectors and dealers from all over the United States and Canada.

Browning Offers Two New Tactical Gun Safes

For 2010, Browning has added two new models to its Tactical Safe line-up, the Tactical Series Mark I and Mark II.

Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part I

The very first .357 Magnum is still first in the hearts and minds of many advocates of that caliber. This milestone revolver continues to morph into the future.

Video: Massad Ayoob Interview – Greatest Handguns Part III

Dan Shideler, editor for Gun Digest Books, interviews Massad Ayoob about the release of a new book, Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. In this installment, Shideler asks Ayoob whether the 1911 is the greatest handgun of all time.

Video: Massad Ayoob Interview – Greatest Handguns Part II

Dan Shideler, editor for Gun Digest Books, interviews Massad Ayoob about the release of a new book, Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. In this installment, Shideler and Ayoob discuss some of lesser known models found in Ayoob's new book.

Video: Massad Ayoob Interview – Greatest Handguns Part I

Dan Shideler, editor for Gun Digest Books, interviews Massad Ayoob about the release of a new book, Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World.

The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 3

In Part III of a series looking at the .44 Special's second century, John Taffin singles out the Colt Series of .44s.

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