There are few manufacturers that have a long-storied history in the defense industry as Winchester. Undoubtedly, few things are more formidable or reliable in battle than a 12-gauge pump action shotgun. Winchester’s Model 1897 has proven over time to be a reliable firearm for protection of America’s finest.
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In the Trenches: the Legendary Winchester Model 1897 — Full Review
BY Will Dabbs Published: August 18, 2017 { 10 comments }Inland: New T30 Carbine with M82 Vintage Sniper Scope
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: December 7, 2016 { 1 comment }This new Inland T30 Carbine is very similar to the T3 Carbine of WWII. It comes fitted with a period-correct Redfield-style scope base welded to the receiver like the original.
The World’s Oldest Revolver, Made in 1597
BY Max Slowik Published: August 24, 2016 { 12 comments }The world’s oldest existing revolver can be found at the Maihaugen Museum in Lillehammer, Norway. Made in Germany, it dates back to 1597.
Do You Know the Difference Between Derringers and ‘Deringers’?
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 28, 2016 { 14 comments }Ashley Hlebinsky, the Robert W. Woodruff Curator at the Cody Firearms Museum, shows us a rare and unique “Deringer” pocket pistol and shares some history around the once popular derringer pistols.



