The .32-20 Winchester cartridge, often simply referred to as .32-20 or the .32-20 WCF, is a bit of an enigma in the realm of small-bore ammunition. With roots stretching back to the late 19th century, it has seen service in everything from modest single-action revolvers to lever-action carbines. This vintage cartridge, despite its somewhat archaic...
Sam Colt and His Insanely Great Iconic Firearms
Colt .45 Model 1878 Sam Colt and His Iconic Firearms: A Revolution in Weaponry Sam Colt is a name synonymous with the history of firearms and their evolution. Born in 1814, Samuel Colt was an inventor and industrialist who left an indelible mark on the world with his innovations in firearms technology. His patented revolving-cylinder...
The Winchester Model 54 Rifle
The Winchester Model 54 rifle remains an iconic firearm in the history of American firearms manufacturing. With its advanced design, solid construction, and excellent performance, it captured the attention of hunters, shooters, and military personnel alike. Although production numbers were relatively low compared to some of its contemporaries, the Model 54 left a lasting legacy,...
The Sharps Rifle: Berdan's Sharpshooters in the Civil War
In the summer of 1861, a flamboyant New York inventor and marksman named Hiram Berdan placed an advertisement in newspapers across the Northern states. He was recruiting the finest rifle shots in the Union for a new kind of military unit -- one in which every soldier would be a trained marksman, equipped with the...