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 .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.
.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.
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 12
The Winchester Model 1897, a brainchild of John Moses Browning, had already established itself as a mainstay in the pump-action shotgun world by the dawn of the 20th century. But even the best designs need refinement, and Winchester wanted to build a hammerless successor that was sleeker, more refined, and more reliable.
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 History and Legacy of Colt Model 1905
The Colt Model 1905 occupies a pivotal place in firearms history, serving as the evolutionary link between John Moses Browning’s early semi-automatic pistol designs and the legendary Colt Model 1911.
.45 ACP History and Use Over 120 Years
As the 20th century rolled in, the United States military was searching for a pistol cartridge that could deliver reliable stopping power on the battlefield. Enter John Moses Browning.
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.