Classic Guns

Buying or building a custom 1911 is exactly like buying a new puppy: Take your time, weigh your options and ask the right questions.

Ruger’s fantastic No. 1 single-shot rifle has been a favorite among hunters and shooters since its introduction in the 1960s.

Colt’s classic 1911 still remains America’s favorite handgun, and there are a host of different models that draw in premiums on the collector’s market.

John Browning was one of the most prolific firearms designers in history, producing a number of great guns in his career. Here are nine of his best.

There are few things as accurate, useful and fun as a great rimfire handgun.

Winchester’s Model 65 was produced for a relatively short time, but it was a big hit with lever-action fans.

Our annual review of the finest examples of beauty and artistry in the world of the custom gun.

A survivor of 80 years on the shotgun scene, the Model 37 remains a dependable and classic option for hunters and sporting shooters.

As a popularity leader in both the law enforcement and civilian circles, the Model 1903 dominated the early 20th century.

The Model 8, and later the Model 81 Woodsmaster, was a classic John Browning designed semi-auto, and one of the earliest to see real success.

The Spanish-American War was among our country's briefest conflicts, yet it marked the introduction of a number of important advancements when it comes to firearms designs.

John M. Browning’s last design before his passing, the Browning Superposed, is a fine over/under shotgun that holds a good deal of collector value.

Ruger has given throwback fans a pistol to pine for with the release of the new Mark IV Standard model.

Here are five classic European bolt-action rifles that are definitely worth owning and will more than get you on target.

In the 1950s, Ruger introduced the venerable Blackhawk revolver, which remains both a desirable collector piece and a popular current-production gun.

The development of the semi-auto pistol has been marked with some icons that stir the imagination of any true firearms nut. Here are six of these absolute classics.