In the middle of the crowded and hectic SHOT Show there is a small quite museum. The NRA Museum to be exact. They have brought a few historic and iconic firearms to display for the show and to promote the NRA Museums.
Historical Guns
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Nevada Park Rangers Find Winchester Model 1873 Under Tree
Published: January 16, 2015 { 1 comment }Park rangers found a Model 1873 Winchester rifle under a juniper tree in a remote area of the Great Basin National Park in Nevada.
Selling History-Cohen and Sons of New Orleans
Published: January 13, 2015 { 7 comments }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
Published: January 8, 2015 { 17 comments }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
Published: December 12, 2014 { 8 comments }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.”