Firearms
Firearm of the Week, the Colt Model of 1851 .36 Caliber Navy, Revolving Belt Pistol of Naval Caliber
We are going old school this week—really old school. This was the Colt that made all men equal in the…Read More >
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Notes in History -The Surrender of Yorktown, A Nation is Born.
When we think of the birth of our nation the date July 4, 1776 comes to mind. That is the…Read More >
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Happy Birthday United States Navy – Anchors Aweigh, My Boys…
Today, December 13, 1775, with the words above two ships became the U.S. Navy. The two ships, Andrew Doria and the Cabot given the orders to cruise eastward became the first U.S fleet to set sail. Later the American fleet would add the Columbus and the sloop Providence. John Adams who had fought hard for this day believed that we had a “Seafaring Inclination” Oh Did we ever!
Ammunition
Cartridge of the Week, the 7.62×39, 7.62 Russian Medium, M43 Soviet
No other cartridge has changed the face of the planet like the 7.62×39. It protected communist ideals and was the…Read More >
Firearms
Firearm of the Week, the Maschinengewehr 42 Light Machine Gun (LMG), Machine Gun of 1942, MG42
The need arose on the battlefield for an easily transportable machine gun to compliment the German Blitzkrieg, a new type…Read More >
Firearms
The Battle of Germantown Pennsylvania October 4, 1777
On October 4 1777, the Continental Army under George Washington did something they had not yet had the opportunity to do—they would attack.
Ammunition
Cartridge of the Week, the 45-70 Goverment, 45-70-330, 45-70-350, 45-70-405, 45-70-500
This week we go really old school with a big hoss, the 45-70 Government. This comes from a time when…Read More >
Firearms
Firearm of the Week, Winchester Model of 1897 Shotgun, M97 Trench Gun, Trench Broom
Here is a firearm that when introduced to the battlefield, an outcry arose from the German high command. They claimed…Read More >
Ammunition
Cartridge of the Week, The 30-06 Springfield, 30-06 Spr. ,30-06 Spfld., 7.62x63mm, .30 Government
Born from the .30-03, the .30-06 Springfield is one of the most important cartridges of the 20th century. Developed in…Read More >
Firearms
Firearm of the Week, The Lee-Enfield Rifle No. 1 Mk III / III* SMLE (Smelly)
Old soldiers never die; they just fade away, so said General Douglas MacArthur at his final grand public appearance. However, some old soldiers refuse to fade away. This is true with the Lee-Enfield SMLE Mk III. Simply put—I love this rifle.