Classic Guns

Filling a certain role, and doing it well, military weapons can have long lifespans. How long can be astonishing, as these service rifles prove.

Here are eight of the long guns that played a role in making the American Civil War the bloodiest conflict in our country's history.

Smith & Wesson’s classic .357 Magnum is a stunning piece with an intriguing history, and it’s still a very popular item with collectors.

The Ruger No. 1 rifle is a classic single shot that has stood the test of time and continues to produce respectable accuracy.

Semi-automatic rifles certainly reign supreme today, but they've been around for quite some time. Here are some timeless classics for your gun safe.

The .475 Turnbull lever gun from Doug Turnbull and his talented staff is a jaw-dropping and highly functional piece of art.

The Uberti 1875 Top Break No. 3 is a working replica of the famous Schofield revolver. It's a faithful rendition and great fun to shoot.

Totally American-made, Century’s RAS47 further hones Kalashnikov’s classic design

The new Uberti 1872 Open Top Revolver is a classic beauty that faithfully replicates the old school Richards/Mason conversion revolver.

Shooters have a long-standing love affair with accurate, affordable rimfire rifles. Here’s a closer look at 10 of our favorite models.

Does the Ackley improved case design actually reduce bolt thrust? Find out in this excerpt from Fred Zeglin's new book on P.O. Ackley.

Uberti USA has a trio of new firearms that any true Old West fan should appreciate.

We trace the lineage of today’s top pistols and revolvers to determine which firearms helped shape our modern conception of what a handgun should be.

If money is no object and you're looking to make a statement, you can’t do much better than these large-caliber dream guns for dangerous game hunting.

Colt's new Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander lives up to the prestige of prior models, offering all the features a shooter needs and looking good in the process.

Buck Mark pistols have been a top choice for plinkers for more than 30 years. And Browning continues to match the blowback .22 LR pistol to all occasions with the introduction of eight new models.