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Beginning in 1919, firearm production consisted of a four-barreled, .22-caliber handgun known as the “Brownie.” Following the success of the Brownie, .22-caliber rifles, shotguns and rifle scopes were also developed, spawning a period of diversification within the sporting goods market.

Mossberg & Sons: Enduring Blue-Collar Innovation

This is the kind of iron you used to see in guns shops back in the good, old days ... well, in the medium-old days, anyway.

German Pistols: World War II Trophies

The “flagship” of the Heym fleet—the Model 89B double rifle. Chris Sells put years of work into the design ... and it paid off!

Heym USA: Functional And Collectable Art

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7.62x25mm Tokarev: The Many Copies Of The Combloc Icon

A WWI-period Mauser 9mm in military trim. From the Herman Gunter IV collection.

Why The Mauser C96 “Broomhandle” Still Looms Large

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10 Incredible Modern Engraved Guns That Epitomize The Art

This is a normal target for the P210, as long as the shooter pays attention and does their part.

Sig P210: A Classic For The Ages, Made New

Citori Privilege, right receiver detail. An example of a high-grade factory Browning shotgun. Courtesy Browning.

Browning Shotguns: The Top 10 Greatest Ever!

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Browning Automatic Rifle: The Gun That Changed the Infantry

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M1917 Enfield: The Unofficial U.S. Service Rifle

This Hand Ejector First Model belonged to a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Silver Mounted Posse in the 1950s. Its nickel finish was redone at the Smith & Wesson factory. The Bohlin silver grips add a fine touch. (Photo: Guns International)

Classic Firearms: The Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Revolver

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Gun Values: What Makes Some Old Guns Princes And Other Paupers?

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Punt Gun: Market-Hunting Mayhem With The Legendary Fowling Piece

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The Utterly Unique Fitz Special

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Colt Detective Special: As American As The Second Amendment

For its first several years, the Single Six had what was known as a “flat loading gate” on the side of the receiver.

Classic Guns: Old Model Ruger Single Six

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