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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.
The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 2
In Part II of this excerpt on the .44 Special from Gun Digest 2010, John Taffin looks at the Smith & Wesson . 44s.
The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 1
In an age of magnums and larger caliber handguns, the .44 Special is just as relevant for today's shooters and hunters as it was in Elmer Keith's days. In this article from Gun Digest 2010, sixgun expert John Taffin shows this cartridge is still up to the task. And with so many models still chambered in .44 special, there's plenty of reasons to champion the round.
The S&W .38 Single Action
Smith & Wesson marketed a perfectly good line of self-defense revolvers as early as 1876 and produced nearly 160,000 of them before dropping the design in 1911.
Most Popular Police Handguns 1900-1999
With an upgraded manufacturing process and Colt's languishing attention to revolvers, Smith & Wesson begins to surpass colt as the go-to maker of police revolvers.
Ithaca Enters 1911 Market
Last year Ithaca resurrected several models of their popular shotguns. This year, the company has brought back its 1911.
Winchester 94: Receivers
The Model 1894 incorporated a newly designed action in a light, thin-walled frame (receiver) that was quite revolutionary.
SoldUSA.com to Hold Large Military & Firearms Auction
In this featured auction by SoldUSA.com, you'll find extremely rare military and firearm collectibles, including a WW1 German Ace 1st Class Iron Cross and Pilots Badge, Colt Third Model Shoulder Stock Provision Dragoon (1858), Winchester “A Classic Combination” Advertising Poster, plus over 200 guns and related merchandise.
SKS Collecting: The Last Hold Out?
Having held out for years, Dan Shideler gives the SKS a chance.
673 Guide Rifle: The Batmobile of Remington?
Remington's big-bore guide rifle is one collectors will love. And you don't even have to be a guide.
Russia's Red Forest
In this classic article from the 1980 Gun Digest, editor John T. Amber pursues Russia's red deer - and some interesting Russian arms - in the Red Forest.
The Gran Chaco War, 1928-1935
A look at the history of the Gran Chaco War with resulting supply and current values of Model 1891 Argentine Pattern, Model 1903 Turkish pattern, Model 1908 long and short rifle and Model 1907 rifle and carbine Mausers.
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