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Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP and Its Prohibition Era Legacy

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP and Its ...

The Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP is one of the defining American pocket pistols of the early 20th century. Slim, reliable, and widely carried for decades, it’s a...

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP and Its ...

The Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP is one of the defining American pocket pistols of the early 20th century. Slim, reliable, and widely carried for decades, it’s a...

Factory Letters & Firearm History: A Collector’s Guide

Factory Letters & Firearm History: A Collector’...

For collectors, a factory letter can be the closest thing to a firearm’s birth certificate. This article breaks down what factory and archive letters document, which manufacturers and historical archives...

Factory Letters & Firearm History: A Collector’...

For collectors, a factory letter can be the closest thing to a firearm’s birth certificate. This article breaks down what factory and archive letters document, which manufacturers and historical archives...

Spanish Astra Model 300

Spanish Astra Model 300

Most collectors recognize the Astra 300 by its unique tubular shape and finely checkered hardwood grips.  Many thousands were “bring backs” by returning U.S. servicemen from WWII.

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Spanish Astra Model 300

Most collectors recognize the Astra 300 by its unique tubular shape and finely checkered hardwood grips.  Many thousands were “bring backs” by returning U.S. servicemen from WWII.

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CMP M1911A1 – The Luck of the Draw

CMP M1911A1 – The Luck of the Draw

After eight months of crickets, the phone call came.  Two days after paying by credit card, the Service Grade M1911A1 showed up at the local FFL01.  It was good condition...

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CMP M1911A1 – The Luck of the Draw

After eight months of crickets, the phone call came.  Two days after paying by credit card, the Service Grade M1911A1 showed up at the local FFL01.  It was good condition...

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Ceská Zbrojovka Model 27 - CZ27

Ceská Zbrojovka Model 27 - CZ27

The CZ27s went primarily to the German Army, but pistols were produced for the Kriegsmarine, Police, and a small number for commercial / non‑military use.  In March 1939, Hitler’s forces...

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Ceská Zbrojovka Model 27 - CZ27

The CZ27s went primarily to the German Army, but pistols were produced for the Kriegsmarine, Police, and a small number for commercial / non‑military use.  In March 1939, Hitler’s forces...

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Walther - The Early Years Models 1 - 9

Walther - The Early Years Models 1 - 9

This web site located here is dedicated to the early Walther pistols from the early 1900's with the model 1 patent being filed on August 07, 1909 though the model...

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Walther - The Early Years Models 1 - 9

This web site located here is dedicated to the early Walther pistols from the early 1900's with the model 1 patent being filed on August 07, 1909 though the model...

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