POTD: The Springfield Trapdoor Carbine – Custer’s Cavalry Gun

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a carbine that rode into the most studied battle in American history. This is a Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor carbine in .45-70, and this one falls in the serial range issued to the 7th Cavalry. In other words, it’s the type of gun G...

By Sam.S •

TFB Review: US Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1917 (Enfield)

The iconic American rifle of World War 1 is the 1903 Springfield, but most of the Doughboys were issued a different gun. The US Rifle, Model of 1917, also known as the Enfield or P17, thanks to the vagaries of history, was the most prevalent US rifle by far. Over two million were made in a two-ye...

By Daniel Y •

The Rise Of Mag-Na-Port

How Larry Kelly and Mag-na-port revolutionized recoil reduction and changed the handgun industry forever. The post The Rise Of Mag-Na-Port appeared first on Gun Digest.

By Jeff Hoover •

Armed Wife Fires One Shot to Save Husband From Gunman at Massachusetts Home

A legally armed Massachusetts woman fired a single, decisive shot after an armed man allegedly pursued her husband at their Springfield home. Video, witness testimony, 911 recordings, and physical evidence supported her account, and prosecutors ruled the shooting lawful.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

Trump Finalizes Suppressor Export Rule Change

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. Trump Finalizes Suppressor Export Rule Change NSSF praised the move, calling it a major win for American manufacturers. The posting Trump Finalizes Suppressor Export Rule ...

By Larry Z •

Curious Relics #137: Little Colt Speaks – Colt 1862 Police Part IV

Welcome back, folks! We have reached the end of the road on the Colt 1862 Police. Part I covered the history and Samuel Colt’s final years, Part II tackled variations and how to sort the Police from its near-twin the Pocket Navy, and Part III laid out specifications, dating, and the afterma...

By Sam.S •
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