If there’s one thing John Moses Browning understood better than most, it was that a firearm ought to be not just a tool—but an extension of its user.
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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.
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.
The History and Legacy of Winchester Model 1897
John Moses Browning, always ahead of the curve, had already introduced the Winchester Model 1893, an innovative pump-action shotgun. But the ’93 had one glaring issue—it was designed for black powder loads. With the rise of smokeless powder, Winchester needed a stronger, more refined design
The Pistols of John Moses Browning
From the earliest semi-automatic designs to the iconic 1911, John M. Browning’s genius forever changed the landscape of handguns.