CMP 1911 Sales Program: Round 3 Announcement – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced it will begin accepting orders to purchase CMP 1911 Type Pistols through September 30, 2022. In 2018, the National Defense Authorization Act granted the first transfer of 1911s to the CMP for sale and distribution. Arguably one of the mostContinue reading “CMP 1911 Sales Program: Round 3”
Category Archives: Historical
1964 Winchester Catalog
Rare 1st Generation Colt Model P
Karl has a real doozy for us today. This rare 1st Gen peacemaker.
Ruby Ridge 30 Years later
It’s been 30 years since the Top. Men. did what they do best. Frame then kill US citizens. Who knew at the time that they were just getting warmed up? Some of is did anyways. by Lloyd Billingsley This month marks 30 years since Ruby Ridge, one of those events that, as Dan Gelernter explains, theContinue reading “Ruby Ridge 30 Years later”
10 Years of The Colt 901 (A Look At The Parts)
Continuing on with the 10 year revisit of the 901 articles. He is the first time I showed some of the parts on the day I got the first LE 901 I was sent the new modular 308 rifle from our friends over at Colt Defense today. This is the new gun that has aContinue reading “10 Years of The Colt 901 (A Look At The Parts)”
The XM16E1 Rifle
We have another guest post from Mr. Trey Moore of Mooremilitaria. Moore’s has a huge selection of very exact reproduction Vietnam war clothing and rare camo along with original field gear and other items. He has about anything you would want if you like Vietnam war items, including PAVN and VC forces gear. Mooremilitaria isContinue reading “The XM16E1 Rifle”
Springfield Armory’s Forgotten AR-15: The XM15
Despite what several gunwriters are claiming, the Springfield Armory Saint is not their first AR-15 rifle. Their first was the XM15, introduced circa 1982-83. However, Springfield has very good reasons to try to sweep the XM15 under the rug. It appears that in 1983, Springfield (or their fraternal sibling Rock Island Armory, Inc.) wrangled aContinue reading “Springfield Armory’s Forgotten AR-15: The XM15”
1941 Winchester Model 70 Possible USMC Sniper
The boys over at pre64win found a real treasure. I have my doubt about it being an actual USMC sniper rifle though. The serial number does not appear in Chandler & Chandler vol. 1, but every other detail of this “US PROPERTY” marked 1941 marksman .30-06 checks out. The details include a “USMC SNIPER” markedContinue reading “1941 Winchester Model 70 Possible USMC Sniper”
The Legendary US Marine Corps Model 70 Sniper Rifle
From pre64win.com On May 29, 1942, eager to do their part in the war effort, Winchester shipped 373 model 70 standard .30-06 rifles to the US Marine Corps. Winchester requested the Marines evaluate the rifles generally for suitability of use in combat, and specifically for use as sniper rifles. Two months later the Marine CorpsContinue reading “The Legendary US Marine Corps Model 70 Sniper Rifle”
Colt 6940 Piston
The idea that the piston operated AR15/M4 would be an improvement that fixes all of the perceived short comings of the weapon has been something that has gained ground in certain corners since the dubious “dust tests” and H&K marketing from a bit over 10 years ago now. Miss-use by users in the GWOT andContinue reading “Colt 6940 Piston”
Scattered Shots 