The History of Firearms - War, Hunting & Sport Page 7 - Firearms News

W. E. Fairbairn and the Birth of Modern Gunfighting (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this series, we'll travel to the early 20th Century for adventure on the streets

Leroy Thompson, Machine Guns & Tactics Editor

The Maxim Gun in Russia: The Early Years

A look at the famous inventor Hiram Maxim and the early years of the Maxim Gun in Imperial

David M. Fortier, Senior Field Editor

Colt's AR-15 Model 601 Automatic Rifle

Before the M16 existed, the Colt AR-15 Model 601 was in combat in Vietnam!

Michelle Hamilton, Field Editor

Early SAW: Colt's AR-15 Heavy Assault Rifle M1

A look at an early experimental Colt heavy barrel light machine gun design which foreshadowed

Michelle Hamilton, Field Editor

The Swedish AK4 – A Battle Rifle by Any Other Name?

The origins of Sweden's 7.62x51mm AK4 Battle Rifle reach back to the dark days of World War II!

Michelle Hamilton, Field Editor

Walther P1 9mm Surplus Pistol Review

Looking for a cool surplus pistol? Consider the Cold War era West German Walther 9mm P1!

David M. Fortier, Senior Field Editor

A Star BM Pistol Saves the Day at Bridge 14

With his armored car out of ammunition, South African Lieutenant van Vuuren fought on with his

David M. Fortier, Senior Field Editor

The Reason I'm Alive Is Due to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army – A Jewish Girl Saved by the UPA

The fact that I'm alive today and devote all the vigor of my 38 years to a free Israel, I owe

Dr. Stella Krenzbach

.458 SOCOM – The Best Big-Bore AR-15 Cartridge?

The .458 SOCOM adds some serious punch to an AR-15, but is it the best of all the AR big-bore

David M. Fortier, Senior Field Editor

Winchester M1897 Riot Gun Build

We take an old pump-action Winchester M1897 take-down shotgun and build it into a handy

David M. Fortier, Senior Field Editor

Best of the AR-15s? Mk12 Mod 0 SPR

The 5.56mm Mk12 Mod 0/1 series turned the M16 into a compact sniper rifle which was wielded

David M. Fortier, Senior Field Editor

Russia's 37mm Spade Mortar

A timely innovation lost to history, now available from Sarco, Inc!

Firearms News Staff

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