The Winchester Model 1890 and its successor, the Model 90, remain two of the most iconic pump-action .22 rifles ever produced. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning, these rifles set the standard for small-caliber repeaters, offering accuracy, reliability, and durability that kept them in production for over half a century. Their widespread use in...
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The Repeating Rifle: Revolutionizing Warfare and Shaping HistoryThe Repeating Rifle
Few innovations in firearms history have had as profound an impact as the repeating rifle. Transforming the landscape of warfare, hunting, and personal defense, these firearms allowed multiple shots to be fired before requiring a full reload, breaking the centuries-old limitation of single-shot muskets and early rifles. By increasing firepower and reducing reload time, repeating...
The Stevens Favorite 1894 Rifle: A Complete History and Review of an American Classic
The Stevens Favorite 1894 rifle stands as one of the most iconic, reliable, and historically significant single-shot rimfire rifles ever produced in the United States. Manufactured by J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company, this rifle became a staple for young shooters, hunters, and marksmen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With a lightweight...
The Sten Gun: Britain’s Submachine Gun of World War II and Beyond
The Second World War ignited a period of rapid technological and industrial innovation, particularly in the field of small arms development. Among the most iconic and influential weapons of this era was the Sten gun, a British submachine gun that epitomized simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and battlefield practicality. Developed as a response to a dire need for...