Among the pantheon of iconic American firearms, few rifles carry the same historical significance and enduring appeal as the Savage Model 99. First introduced in 1899 by Savage Arms as the model 1899, this innovative lever-action rifle revolutionized the shooting world with a hammerless design, rotary magazine, and superior ballistic capabilities. For over a century,...
Category: Rifle/Long Guns
The Model 1816 Musket: The Backbone of Early 19th Century American Firepower
The Model 1816 musket was one of the most widely manufactured and utilized firearms in early American history, serving as the standard-issue infantry musket for the U.S. military for nearly three decades. Produced primarily at Springfield Armory and Harpers Ferry Armory, the Model 1816 saw extensive use from the 1820s through the early years of...
The Winchester-Lee Model 1895: America’s Forgotten Straight-Pull Rifle
The Winchester-Lee Model 1895, commonly known as the Lee Navy Rifle, was one of the most advanced military firearms of its era. Designed by James Paris Lee, the inventor of the detachable box magazine, and manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company, this straight-pull bolt-action rifle was a significant departure from the conventional turn-bolt designs that...
The Evolution of Sharps Rifles: From Christian Sharps to The Sharps Rifle Company
Christian Sharps was one of the most significant firearm designers of the 19th century, responsible for revolutionizing breech-loading technology at a time when muzzle-loading firearms still dominated the battlefield and frontier. Born on January 2, 1811, in Washington, New Jersey, his innovations helped shape the future of American firearms, leaving a lasting impact on both...