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…
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…
The 1911 Pistol Legacy: Fierce Warrior for over 100 Years
Additional Historical DetailFor the Second World War, Union Switch & Signal, Ithaca Gun Company, Remington Rand, and Singer (yes, the sewing machine company) produced the pistol in large quantities. In total, WWII manufacturers produced approximately 1.9 million pistols. The 1911 continued to serve through the Korean War and Vietnam War, only officially replaced in 1985…
The Winchester Model 94: Innovation and Versatility
The Winchester Model 94Few rifles have shaped American history like the Winchester Model 1894, known simply as the Winchester ’94. From deer camps in the North Woods to the saddle scabbards of cowboys and lawmen, this lever-action rifle became the trusted companion of hunters, ranchers, and explorers for more than a century. Designed by John…