If there is one rifle in the world that I consider as timeless as the pre64 model 70, it’s the Winchester 1885. The look, the lines, the use of it as a target and varmint rifle during the golden age. Man, that is class. Here is a nice piece about it from Rock Island AuctionContinue reading “Winchester 1885: Browning’s Single Shot Rifle”
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Jack Huntington — 500 JRH — Custom Ruger Bisley Blackhawk – 50 Caliber Beast!
FBI Weaponizes Background Checks To Enforce California Gun Ban
Submitted by Gun Owners of America, When you go to a gun store to buy a new gun, you can expect a few things to happen. First, some paperwork. Second, you can expect to have to pass a background check before leaving with your gun. And third, you can expect that the gun store willContinue reading “FBI Weaponizes Background Checks To Enforce California Gun Ban”
The Korea War Week 41 – One Order Away from WWIII – April 1, 1951
Model 70 Winchester #86
The artists over at pre64win.com have restored a true piece of history. God bless them. “This 1936 rifle, Model 70 serial number 86, came to us as a poorly executed custom, with 6 non-factory holes in the receiver, and rust pitting so deep the serial number was almost unreadable. It took over 2 years andContinue reading “Model 70 Winchester #86”
Don Fraley Custom Colt
From 1911_purview For years I used to pour through Layne Simpson’s 1911 book, looking at old-school 1911s made by gunsmiths of yesteryear. Don Fraley of Advanced Weapon Technologies out of Russell KY was all over that book. His builds were well executed and interesting, so I became somewhat “focused” on adding one to the pile.Continue reading “Don Fraley Custom Colt”
Challenging Multi Day Baboon Varminting Hunt
I will never get tired of watching this guy waste monkeys.
SK Guns Announces New Agent Eclipse AOS 1911 Pistols
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – March 21, 2025 – SK Guns® is proud to announce the next edition of its collaboration with Agency Arms, Stan Chen Customs and Color Casing by the famous “Doug.” The Agent Eclipse AOS 1911 is the follow-up to the Agent Firecrest AOS 1911 pistols, which sold out of all 300 limitedContinue reading “SK Guns Announces New Agent Eclipse AOS 1911 Pistols”
Herbert W. McBride
“Born on October 15, 1873 in Waterloo, Indiana to Robert W and Ida S. Chamberlain McBride, Herbert had a long family tradition of military service. His grandfather was killed in the Mexican War, and his father served the Union cavalry during the War of Northern Aggression. His father had a distinguished legal career, becoming aContinue reading “Herbert W. McBride”
The Star of Winchester ’73: Jimmy Stewart’s Onscreen Rifle
If only I was rich. I love that movie and its really a treat the gun is now up for auction and RIA let us see it with so much detail.
Scattered Shots 