Military Archives

MilSurp: An American Enfield – The History of the .30-06 Model 1917

BY Administrator Published: May 23, 2017 { 7 comments }

It is sometimes said that “timing is everything” and, in this instance, that proved to be true for the United States military. As events transpired, there was a source for manufacturing modern military service rifles that could go into production in a relatively short period of time. This fortuitous happenstance was due to the fact that when the United States declared war, three American plants were completing production of the “Pattern 1914” rifle under contract for the government of Great Britain. That would lead to what we now know as the Model 1917 rifle.

Army Releases Images of Photographer’s Last Moments Before Mortar Explosion

BY Jordan Michaels Published: May 4, 2017 { 63 comments }

Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine the risks faced by our servicemen and women in the day-to-day operations that keep this country safe.

U.S. Military Branches Exploring New Cartridge Options

BY Max Slowik Published: April 26, 2017 { 59 comments }

SOCOM is looking for a new mid-to-long-range round for snipers. At the same time the Army is looking at ways to improve the range of front-line troops.

Army Selects Heckler & Koch G28 for Compact Sniper Rifle

BY Max Slowik Published: April 20, 2017 { 71 comments }

Heckler & Koch has confirmed that the Army is selecting a modified version of their G28 rifle to be their new compact sniper rifle.

French Special Police GIGN Selects CZ BREN 2–In 7.62x39mm

BY Max Slowik Published: April 13, 2017 { 12 comments }

The French special police force GIGN — Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale — is adopting CZ’s newest carbine for service.

Civilian Marksmanship Program: ‘86,000 M1s Coming Back to Army in the Future’

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: April 10, 2017 { 33 comments }

Ah, this is the type of news article that’s going to piss a lot of people off because of the dearth of specifics on when exactly the shoe will drop. So, my apologies in advance. But yes, I know, I desperately want one too — we all want one before they’re all sold out. Anyways, here’s [...]

M-Lok Takes the Lead with Colt Canada MRR

USSOCOM Chooses M-LOK Modular Rail System

BY Max Slowik Published: April 1, 2017 { 10 comments }

After rigorous testing, the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM or SOCOM) has selected the M-LOK modular rail system for future weapon systems.

MilSurp: Springfield “Trapdoor” – The Gun That Really Won the West

BY Administrator Published: March 24, 2017 { 25 comments }

Hollywood legend has it that the gun that “Won the West” was the Winchester Model 1873 Jimmy Stewart struggled to keep in the movie Winchester ’73. In fact, it was the U.S. Model 1873 .45-70 Springfield, better known to modern day collectors and shooters as the “.45-70 Trapdoor” for its top-opening breech block, that truly “Won the West.”