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Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog

America’s M1917 Enfield Rifle in .30-06

The famous Sergeant Alvin York is widely believed to have used a Enfield M1917 Rifle in the action that won him the Medal of Honor in 1918.

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‘Forgotten Winchester’ Rifle Now on Display at Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Why would you leave your rifle and not come back for it?” Hlebinsky asks. “How many years was it hidden? Why was it left leaning against a tree???

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Merwin Hulbert, The Finest Revolvers You Have Never Heard Of

In working condition with no finish left, Merwin Hulber Revolvers sell for thousands of dollars with pristine or engraved versions going for much more...

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We get a gun history lesson from LSB Auctions in California (VIDEO)

Simi Valley, California's Lock Stock & Barrel Investments deals in selling unique firearms and memorabilia at auction. Guns.com spent an afternoon with the shop's owner, Spencer Hoglund, and a few of his employees to learn the history behind some of their rare wares.

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Cody Firearms Museum Names Ashley Hlebinsky New Curator

Ashley Hlebinsky will take over the curatorial reins at the renowned Cody Firearms Museum of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming...

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Couple auctions off collection of 1,300 guns (VIDEO)

"We did a random call to a North Idaho couple that had a bunch of guns they were thinking of cosigning,” said the auction owner. “Started off with two or three hundred. Moved up to three or four hundred. And at the end of the day it ended up at 1,300.”

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Rock Island Auction’s 2014 Sept. Firearms Auction Presents Both the Scarce & Stunning

With the abundance of beauty and rarity present in the upcoming auction, it’s certain to leave many gun collectors and investors elated with their newfound firearms additions...

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Making a Working Hunting Gun from Antique Brunswick Rifle Parts

Numbers of Brunswick rifles with broken stocks from old Nepalese arsenals are now available in the USA as “parts guns.” I Decide to make a usable rifle that I can take in the woods and hunt with...

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U.S. Marshals Museum To Host ‘Guns of the Frontier’ Lecture Series

The U.S. Marshals Museum has announced a four-part lecture series showcasing western-era guns and their famous owners...

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Got a 38 Special that Wont Shoot Plus-P – One Word ‘Buffalo Bore’

Why do I want with something as old & antique as a 38 Special revolver that only shoots 5 or 6 rounds? Then understand the #1 selling handgun in the country is a small framed 5 shot 38 Special revolver...

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A Look Back at the Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

In terms of American military long arms very little attention is given to a predecessor of the much heralded M1903 and M1 Garand, the Springfield Trapdoor...

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