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Drulov Model 70 .22 Target Pistol
Introduction to the Drulov Model 70 The Drulov Model 70 is a purpose-built .22 caliber free pistol developed in Czechoslovakia during the Cold War era for 50-meter precision competition. It reflects a distinctly pragmatic approach to elite target pistol design, emphasizing mechanical consistency, durability, and accessibility rather than luxury or novelty. Though outwardly plain compared…
Ruger New Blackhawk in .41 Remington Magnum
A technical and historical exploration of one of America’s most perfectly balanced field revolvers The Author’s Ruger New Blackhawk in .41 MagnumThe Ruger Blackhawk chambered in .41 Remington Magnum has earned a place in American firearms culture that few revolvers ever achieve. It is a tool of the field, a piece of engineering philosophy, and…
The Stevens Visible Loader .22 Rifle
A Mechanical Curiosity Born in the Age of Gallery GunsIntroduction to the Stevens Visible LoaderBy the first decade of the twentieth century, the American .22 rimfire rifle had already earned its place as the most familiar firearm in the country. It was the rifle of farms and backyards, of boys learning marksmanship, of trappers and…
Morphy’s Dec. 2025 Firearms & Militaria Auction Preview
Morphy’s December 16-18 Firearms & Militaria Auction features 1,343 lots — Rizzini R1 .410/28ga pair, Pedretti-engraved Purdey, HK MP5SD3, Rheinmetal MG42/59 #61-00001, Ithaca Grade 7 NID .410, Ulrich-engraved 1866 Winchester, and the Smedley Butler USMC uniform.
Ruger Bearcat: Guide to the Classic .22 Revolver
The Ruger Bearcat is one of those little revolvers that looks almost too pretty to be useful until it starts punching tidy clusters in the target and riding unnoticed on a belt all afternoon. Small, light, and elegant, it has been a favorite trail gun and plinker for generations. To understand why such a tiny…
Taylor & Company’s TC73 9mm 1873 lever gun
A classic cowboy rifle that eats modern pistol ammoLever guns are having a real moment again, and in the middle of all the tactical rails and space age stock designs sits something delightfully unexpected. The Taylor & Company TC73 takes the classic 1873 rifle profile that shaped the Old West and marries it to the…
Montrose Firearms Auction, December 13, 2025
The Montrose Firearms Auction Highlights 657-lot selection enriched by estate collections of Mike Stewart (Rugers) and Tony Rodriguez(military arms & artifacts) plus a 19-pc. Luger collection, high-grade Brownings and fineshotguns. Links to bidding are included in each description below! The Montrose Firearms Auction GREENSBORO, Ga. – On Saturday, December 13, Montrose Auction in Central Georgia…
Annie Oakley: The Untamed Legend of American Marksmanship
Annie Oakley remains one of the most iconic figures in American history. She was more than a sharpshooter; she was a cultural phenomenon who redefined what a woman could accomplish in a world dominated by men. Her unparalleled skill with firearms, her pioneering spirit, and her grace under pressure transformed her into a symbol of…
Czech Weapons Systems CSV-9: Retro-cool!
The CSV-9 is a Czech made 9×19 pistol caliber platform that blends a compact, quad-rail chassis with a striker-fired, direct blowback action. It entered the United States in small numbers through Four Peaks Imports and has found a niche among shooters who want a compact 9 mm pistol that accepts Glock pattern magazines, offers generous…