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The Scoop on Ammunition Accountability by James Dark
Ever since the invention of the internet by Al Gore, a new phenomenon has come into being, one surely as inevitable as death and taxes: the phenomenon of the constantly circulating e-mails, jokes, pictures and conspiracy theories. It seems that about every six or seven months, usually when people discover the Internet for the first time, they have to forward these things to all their friends, and it just starts the vicious cycle all over again.
Those of us who have been on the Internet since good old Al figured it all out, are getting carpal tunnel syndrome from deleting the emails that we have seen ten thousand times since the mid-1990's.
So I thought I would devote my space in this month's magazine to giving you the straight skinny on one of the new myths circulating, in the hope that you will at least know the complete truth about this one before you circulate it. I am talking about the much ballyhooed Ammunition Accountability Act, which is being touted as President Obama's means of controlling guns through ammunition control. read more
After restoring a dozen or so antique firearms, I felt that I was ready for a bit of a challenge. That is exactly what I found when I purchased an “untouched” P-1853 3-band Enfield from International Military Antiques (IMA). The Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifled Musket (also known as the Pattern 1853 Enfield, P53 Enfield, and Enfield Rifled Musket) was a .577 caliber muzzle-loading rifled musket, used by the British Empire from 1853 to 1867. Many Enfield 1853 Rifled Muskets were later converted to Snider-Enfield rifles which used a hinged breech block and a .577 black powder cartridge. During the American Civil War, the 1853 Enfield was used by both the Union and the Confederacy in great numbers. The Confederacy imported the Enfield P-1853 more than any other small arm, in spite of the factread more
•Hunting
Exploring Untamed Africa with Tall Grass Safaris By Dirk Harris Africa is one of the last untamed frontiers in the world and offers the adventurous tourist an unprecedented basket of experiences. Setting off into this frontier is however easier said than done, and it helps to have a knowledgeable guide clearing the path. Tall Grass Safaris arranges and operates hunting, photographic and fishing safaris throughout South Africa and offers their clientele the opportunity of exploring Africa’s pristine landscape.
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The Broomhandle Mauser Pistol By Bob Shell
Generally considered the second oldest successful semi auto pistol it came out in 1896. The Borchardt that came out in 1893 was the first successful auto loader though it didn’t stick around very long and was the forunner of the Luger. The Borchardt pistol came out with a 30 caliber bottle neck cartridge which was also adopted by the Mauser C 96 pistol in essentially the same loading though the C 96 was loaded a little hotter by some accounts. While the Broomhandle wasn’t designed by Paul Mauser three brothers who worked at his factory developed the design over a period of a couple of years starting in 1893. By March of 1895 they had a prototype
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Two Bolo Mauser pistols
The “OTHER” Single Action: The S&W .38 by Dan Shideler
If there’s one gun that’s indelibly associated with the Old West, it’s got to be the Colt Model P, the 1873 Single Action Army. Yet not everyone back in those mid-Victorian days carried the big .45. Actually, if you rounded up a hundred hombres of the period and dumped their pockets, you’d probably find a motley assortment of .32- and .38-caliber Forehand & Wadsworths, Hopkins & Allens, Webleys and Suicide Specials of various persuasions.
And you might even find a Smith & Wesson Single Action or two. The fact is, Smith & Wesson marketed a perfectly good line of self-defense revolvers as early as 1876 and
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The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century - Part I by John Taffin
In an age of magnums and larger caliber handguns, the .44 Special is just as relevant for today's shooters and hunters as it was in Elmer Keith's days. In this article from Gun Digest 2010, sixgun expert John Taffin shows this cartridge is still up to task. And with so many models still chambered in .44 special, there's plenty of reasons to champion
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In the early 1980s S&W resurrected the .44 Special Model 24 for a limited run.
•Rifles
•Shotguns
The Fine Firearms Find of the Century By Guy Bignell
In the words of the immortal Michael McIntosh, "call this a tangled web with a happy ending, a story that unfolds like the plot of a Russian novel toward a conclusion in which one of the most venerable Belgian gunmakers and the most venerable American gunmaker undergo a renaissance and in the process bring back to life one of the more visionary guns of the twentieth century - invented by a Belgian maker whose relative obscurity belies his genius".
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•Reloading
Discussion of Pressures By Bob Shell Some people think that all pressure in a gun is bad. Nothing can be further from the truth because without pressure the bullet wouldn’t exit the muzzle. When a gun is fired the primer ignites the powder which turns into gas. That process pushes the bullet out the end of the barrel as that is usually the point of least resistance. When the proper amount and type of powder are employed the gun goes bang and you hit your target without any problems. Or at least read more
Store Brand - Manufacturer Cross List: Many major retailers like Sears, Wards etc. had their brand name put on the firearms that they sold. The following list shows the brand name, the original manufacturer & actual factory model closest to it. This list is by alphabetical & numerical order of the store brand.
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Firearms Fax is a powerful solution to the problem of stolen or lost firearms in the United States. Did you know that thousands and thousands of firearms are reported stolen or lost each year? These firearms are usually bought, sold, and traded every day without the buyer being awareof the fact that they are either lost or stolen. By checking with Firearms Fax, they are able to avoid accidentally purchasing a firearm that has not been legally obtained.
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Two Bolo Mauser pistols
In the early 1980s S&W resurrected the .44 Special Model 24 for a limited run.
Double Barrel blown up by overload
