Discover the stories of legendary American firearms inventors, designers, and manufacturers whose innovations shaped history and defined generations of shooters and collectors.
From the start, young Ansley had a keen mechanical mind. He built and tinkered and dreamed, never content to sit still. By his early twenties, he was already designing shotguns—and not just any shotguns. These were elegant, strong, and finely tuned machines that felt right in the hands of the serious shooter.
Known as the “Father of Modern Firearms,” Browning’s contributions to shotgun design weren’t just innovations—they were leaps forward. His work transformed the shotgun from a utilitarian tool into a masterpiece of engineering and artistry.
From the earliest semi-automatic designs to the iconic 1911, John M. Browning’s genius forever changed the landscape of handguns.
When John Moses Browning joined forces with Winchester, he didn’t just design rifles and carbines—he crafted tools that shaped the American frontier and beyond.
If you’ve ever held a Winchester lever-action rifle or a Colt 1911, you’ve had a piece of history in your hands, thanks to the genius of John Moses Browning.
Image: Samuel ColtSamuel Colt, a name synonymous with innovation in the world of firearms, was not just an inventor; he was a visionary whose ingenuity shaped the landscape of American industry. Best known for founding The Colt Patent Fire-Arms Manufacturing Company,...