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Selling History-Cohen and Sons of New Orleans

Selling History-Cohen and Sons of New Orleans

James H Cohen and Sons have been in the antique firearms business since 1898. If you are a collector and lover of rare guns you owe it to yourself to visit the Cohen’s shop. The store is on Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter, and filled with the sort of guns you’d typically expect to find in a museum.

In 1814 I Took a Little Trip-- Guns from The Battle of New Orleans

In 1814 I Took a Little Trip– Guns from The Battle of New Orleans

We take a look at 5 guns that made a difference at the Battle of New Orleans 200 years ago. The British Brown Bess, the American 1795 Springfield and the rifles both sides used on line Jackson at Chalmette Plantation. No alligators minds were blown during the writing of this article.

Build Your Own M1 Garand - In Person CMP Advanced Maintenance Class

Build Your Own M1 Garand – In Person CMP Advanced Maintenance Class

From CMP, “There is an $1,800 fee for the class and includes the CMP Special Rifle that participants will build in the class and three lunches that are provided. The class fee of $800.00 will be charged to the credit card provided approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the class.”