I was in a gunshop recently and spotted a rifle-musket in a display case right at the front of the store. The owner encouraged me take it out and look it over. It is a Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Special Model 1861, lock dated 1864, .58 caliber, 40-inch barrel. About nine and a half pounds....
Category: Rifle/Long Guns
The Stevens Visible Loader .22 Rifle
The Stevens Visible Loader occupies a unique place in American firearms history. It represents a period when manufacturers were willing to gamble on mechanical originality, even in a mature market. It reflects the influence of shooting galleries, the popularity of pump action rifles, and a belief that showing how a rifle worked could be a...
Taylor & Company’s TC73 9mm 1873 lever gun
The Taylor & Company TC73 9mm 1873 rifle is not just a curiosity, although it is certainly eye catching. It represents a serious effort to merge the charm and heritage of the 1873 pattern with the logistical realities of the 21st century.It keeps the look and feel of a classic Winchester style lever rifle.It chambers...
The Winchester Model 94: Innovation and Versatility
After more than a century, the Winchester Model 94 remains the best-selling sporting rifle ever built and one of the most influential firearms in history. Its design bridges three technological eras, black powder, smokeless powder, and modern CNC manufacturing without losing its soul. From the deer woods of Maine to the plains of Texas, from...