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The History and Legacy of .32 ACP

The year was 1899. The century was turning, and so was the tide in handgun design. Revolvers still ruled the roost, but inventors on both sides of the Atlantic were racing to perfect a reliable, practical self-loading pistol. It was John Moses Browning who saw the future most clearly.

Lever-Action Rifle Care: A Guide

Whether you’re toting a vintage Winchester 1894 or a modern Marlin 336 deep into the backcountry, proper care ensures your rifle performs when it counts—and lasts for generations.

Shotgun Care Tips: A Guide

When the season wraps up, we take the time to give our shotguns the attention they deserve. Whether it’s a trusted vintage double, a well-used pump, or a modern workhorse, the principles of post-season care remain largely the same. It’s not about reinventing the wheel—just good, basic field maintenance done right.

The History and Legacy of .38 ACP

To understand the .38 ACP, you’ve got to put yourself in the boots of a U.S. cavalryman at the turn of the 20th century. The sidearm of the day? Likely a Colt Army revolver in .38 Long Colt. Trouble was, that round just didn’t get the job done.

The History and Legacy of Colt Model 1902

There’s something mythic about the early days of automatic pistols—something mechanical, experimental, and undeniably American.

How to Mount a Red Dot Sight to Your Lever Action Rifle without Drilling

More and more lever-action rifle hunters are turning to red dot sights from Burris, Vortex, Docter and others. For those of us relying on their favorite lever action rifles and carbines, installing our no-drill dovetail Picatinny rail mount to secure your red dot sight couldn’t be easier.

.45 Colt History and Use Over 150 Years

In the dust and thunder of America’s post-Civil War expansion westward, one cartridge rose above the rest to carve out a name for itself—not only in leather holsters and cavalry belts, but in the folklore and firearms legacy of a young and unruly nation.

Winchester Model 1873 – The Gun that Won the West

Your guide to the iconic Winchester Model 1873, “The Gun that Won the West”, curated by Turnbull Restoration.

The History and Legacy of Colt Model 1900

By the late 1890s, John Moses Browning was already a known name in firearm design circles. He had given Winchester some of its most iconic lever-actions, including the Model 1885, 1886, 1892, and 1895. But by the time 1896 rolled around, Browning was ready to tackle a new frontier: the semi-automatic pistol.

The History and Legacy of Winchester Model 1886

By the early 1880s, Winchester was at a crossroads. Their popular Model 1876, an enlarged version of the classic Model 1873, had made a name for itself as a solid rifle, but it had one big limitation—it wasn’t quite strong enough to handle the big-bore, high-power cartridges that were becoming essential for serious hunting and long-range shooting. The toggle-link action, which had served Winchester well since the days of the Henry rifle, simply wasn’t up to the task. Enter John Moses Browning.