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Mauser Q&A with Bob Ball

Bob Ball reviews one of the most treasured names in the history of firearms: the Mauser.

Before You Buy: Two Oddball Revolvers

Scott Freigh looks at a pair of unusual revolvers in 10mm and 41 mag. Don't buy either until you read this.

Shotgun Q&A: Stevens ‘Letter Prefix' Serial Numbers

Nick Niles answers your burning shotgun questions. This time, a reader asks about Stevens letter prefixes on serial numbers.

Wheel Weight Bullets

When money's tight - or even when it's not - don't overlook bullet casting as an affordable way to churn out some fine projectiles.

A Must Read: “Firearm Curiosa” by Lewis Winant

If you've ever read my columns, you're aware that I'm fascinated by oddball firearms. Perhaps you are, too. If so, Winant's Firearms Curiosa is a must-have.

Collecting Vietnam War Firearms

For ease of locating, this broad array of Vietnam War firearms have been divided into sub groupings by type. All the items here are available on the collector market, but some are much more difficult and expensive to obtain than others.

Five Guns I'll Never Sell – Part I

When first smitten by the gun bug, and until one realizes he really wants to be a collector, our subspecies gathers a variety of pieces just because we like them. I have five guns I will never sell. I may someday decide to present them to a loved one, but never will I simply trade them for cash or other guns.

Video: Smith & Wesson Model 66 .357 Magnum

This video takes a look at a few features of older style revolvers that some shooters and collectors look for, including recessed chambers and pinned barrels. The hard-to-find Smith & Wesson Model 66 is a prime candidate for such gun collectors.

A Look at the Precision Rifle – Part 2 Barrels

Quality, proper break-in and care are important factors for squeezing performance from your precision rifle.

Gunsmithing: Install a Better AR-15 Trigger

Installing a new AR-15 trigger can make a world of difference. Several companies make great aftermarket AR parts. Let's look at some.

Highlights of Old Barn and Alderfer Auctions

Two recent firearm auctions - one the Old Barn Auction held June 26-27 in Findlay, Ohio and the Alderfer Auction held on July 20 in Hatfield, Pennsylvania - yielded strong sales, showing interest in firearms isn't waning. Here are highlights from these two gun auctions.

Smith & Wesson M&P: 8 Tips for a Better Trigger

Smith & Wesson's M&P (Military and Police) pistol makes an excellent match pistol. This article, excerpted from Gun Digest 2009 annual book, provides a thorough review of this popular new tactical handgun. Plus - 8 tips from a master gunsmith for improving the M&P's trigger.

Getting Started in Three-Gun Shooting

Three-gun shooting has been around for years and can trace its roots back to the Soldier of Fortune matches decades back. If you love to pull triggers, it's time to give this exciting game a try.

Restored To Life: Winchester 1886

At what point does a gun stop having serious collector value, and become more valuable as a candidate for restoration? Follow a Winchester Model 1886 from the dusty confines of the past to a whole new life.

This Gun Collecting Game

Gun collecting is easy, rewarding, educational and relaxing - and if you go about it right, it needn't be expensive.

Rock Island Auction Sees Strong Sales

Rock Island Auction reported strong sales at their June regional sale, with a 100% sell-through rate and $2.1 million in sales. Over 2100 lots were offered that contained over 4200 firearms.

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