“Jingal” was the name the British gave to both Indian and Chinese rampart guns used from the 1700s up until World War II. The guns were originally muzzle loaders, used in fixed defensive emplacements. They […]
We usually stick to documents relating to a single specific weapon, but today we have an interesting report on a whole bunch of guns. Our friend Hrachya sent us a copy of a 1943 US […]
I realize this is very short notice, but there will be a memorial service for Robert Faris at Paradise Gardens in Scottsdale AZ tomorrow, Wednesday the 29th. The address is 9300 East Shea Blvd, Scottsdale […]
We recently had the opportunity to take a look at a 1908 Japanese Hino-Komuro pistol – one of the most unique guns we’ve yet seen. It’s one of the very few true blow-forward designs ever […]
Yup, the aftermath of the Gun Industry Bailout of 1918, when the Feds bought a bunch of Mosins they didn’t like to save Remington and Westinghouse when those pesky Bolsheviks refused to pay up. On […]
In the aftermath of World War II, Switzerland began looking into semiautomatic rifles to replace their K31 rifles. One of the resulting designs was the SK46, produced in very small numbers by SIG at Neuhausen […]
Today we’re looking at three different books on the 1903 Springfield rifle. Which one is best for you? That depends on what you’re looking for… If you want a good reference book, I recommend Canfields’s: […]
We have a mystery part here today – does anyone know what it is? We’re thinking some type of bolt carrier, but don’t know what it’s from… [nggallery id=124]
We are deeply saddened today to discover that Robert “Uncle Bob” Faris passed away last Monday, February 13th. He fell ill and was hospitalized on the 3rd and underwent surgery which left him very weak, […]
I really enjoy watching Top Shot, and the BAR will be great fun to see tonight on the show. Yes, it’s a reality TV show, and yes, I would fast forward through the drama given […]
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