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“Knife, Pocket, General Purpose.” US Army

I looked a long time for one of these in new condition and a decent price made during the Vietnam War. I found I could have 2 of those conditions met but not all three. Therefore I opted for one made close to the war. I found this one made just after it ended andContinue reading ““Knife, Pocket, General Purpose.” US Army”

Smith & Wesson Introduces M&P15 AXE SBR in 300 Blackout

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces the addition of the new M&P15 AXE SBR to its popular M&P15 rifle lineup. Built on Smith & Wesson’s proven M&P15 platform, the M&P15 AXE SBR features Gemtech’s GVAC® direct impingement gas system. Gemtech’s GVAC system is aContinue reading “Smith & Wesson Introduces M&P15 AXE SBR in 300 Blackout”

Rhodesian Kill Quick Device

Diagram of the locally made Rhodesian Kill Quick or K.Q. firing device attachment designed to go on vehicle hoods and roofs.Loaded with different kinds of shot, the K.Q. was an easy and cheap alternative to having an entire armed convoy just to run to the supermarket. Mainly marketed towards farmers and those that lived awayContinue reading “Rhodesian Kill Quick Device”

Sightmark Releases the Strikon VMP 1-4×22 SFP Fiber V2: A Prismatic Riflescope Rebuilt on Shooter Feedback

Sightmark has released the Strikon VMP 1-4×22 SFP Fiber V2 Prismatic Riflescope, an updated version of its original variable magnification prismatic sight developed in direct response to shooter feedback. The V2 retains the compact 1-4x prismatic design that defined the original optic while introducing substantive updates to turret protection, mounting flexibility, and included accessories, makingContinue reading “Sightmark Releases the Strikon VMP 1-4×22 SFP Fiber V2: A Prismatic Riflescope Rebuilt on Shooter Feedback”

ZeroTech Optics Introduces the Vengeance 1-6×24 LPVO in Flat Dark Earth

ashville, TN — ZeroTech Optics is expanding its popular Vengeance riflescope lineup with the release of the new Vengeance 1-6×24 LPVO – RAR Illuminated FDE. The new Flat Dark Earth configuration gives hunters, recreational shooters, and modern sporting rifle owners another finish option while retaining the dependable performance and practical features that have made theContinue reading “ZeroTech Optics Introduces the Vengeance 1-6×24 LPVO in Flat Dark Earth”

Rare & Unique Colt Revolvers, Homemade S&W “Cowboy” Guns & A Short Lived Military 45 Before The 45

A great mix of rare, unique and fun revolvers today, hope you enjoy.

The Bloody Lane At Antietam

This is a AI augmented photo and little write up on the facebook page, Warzone Legacy Zone. The bodies of Confederate soldiers lay scattered along the sunken road called “Bloody Lane” after the Battle of Antietam, creating one of the most haunting images ever captured during the American Civil War. Taken by photographer Alexander GardnerContinue reading “The Bloody Lane At Antietam”

The Korean War Week 109 – One Step From Peace! – July 21, 1952

There’s only one thing left at the Panmunjom Peace Talks standing in the way of an armistice- Article 51. However, this article deals with the release of POWs and the two sides have very different interpretations of it. The UN is however, currently releasing all the civilian internees they hold. In the field, the fightingContinue reading “The Korean War Week 109 – One Step From Peace! – July 21, 1952”

Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban, Bolstering SAF’s Cases Before the Supreme Court

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down New Jersey’s assault weapon and magazine capacity bans, bolstering a positive outcome in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) two assault weapons ban cases currently before the Supreme Court. “Today’s Third Circuit decision striking down New Jersey’s so-called ‘assault weapons’ ban confirms arguments in SAF’s two casesContinue reading “Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban, Bolstering SAF’s Cases Before the Supreme Court”