In the pastoral valleys of Brescia, Italy—a region with a storied history of crafting firearms that are the epitome of quality and precision—sits the Davide Pedersoli Company. Established in the tempestuous year of 1936 by the eponymous Davide Pedersoli, this company has seamlessly blended the ancient art of gunsmithing with contemporary innovation. The Pedersoli name...
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Guide to Reloading .50-70 (.50-70 Government) Ammunition
If you've arrived at this page, you may be thinking about reloading .50-70 (.50-70 Government). Perhaps you've recently acquired a Springfield Trapdoor, Spencer, or perhaps a Rolling Block rifle in .50-70 Government and you may be wondering how you're ever going to shoot that thing. A reasonable first question that should come before that is...
The Colt Third Model Dragoon: A Precursor to Modern Firepower
The Colt Third Model Dragoon, a classic symbol of the mid-19th century American West, has a rich and remarkable history. This robust percussion revolver was both a significant evolution in firearm technology and a central player in the expansion and conflict of its era. This comprehensive examination of the Third Model Dragoon will cover its...
Fusil Gras: Historical Evolution
The Fusil Gras Modèle 1874 was a seminal French service rifle that first saw combat in the late 19th century. It was born out of the need for a more reliable and efficient rifle in the hands of the French military. The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 highlighted the deficiencies in the French army's Chassepot needle-gun,...