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Smith & Wesson, of the USA, and Valmet, of Finland, each produced an M76 submachine gun, drawing off of other gun designs.

The Colt 1877 or "Lightning" is a double action revolver in .38 caliber and the finest-known was owned by Hartford police officer Lyman Smith.

With John Wick 4 set to be released, there’s no better time to look back at some of our favorite John Wick guns used onscreen throughout the franchise.

The Winchester Model 1866, also known as the Yellowboy for its distinctively colored gunmetal frame, was the first rifle to bear the Winchester name.

Volusia County Florida Sheriff Jeff Kurtz was known as "the best detective in Florida." He was killed in the line of duty in 1895.

The precision craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic of the double rifle evokes the legends and lore of the African safari like no other sporting arm.

The Barrett M82 was born out of the inspiration of Ronnie Barrett who wanted to create a rifle capable of firing .50 caliber BMG rounds.

The Colt Single Action Army and the Winchester Model 1873 have both been dubbed the guns that won the West, sharing a legacy that has endured for 150 years.

Apocryphally declared the inventor of baseball, Union General Abner Doubleday's life was instead historic for his leadership in the Civil War.

The 10 gauge shotgun ruled the market until the adoption of smokeless powder. Though largely supplanted by its 12 gauge sibling, the mighty 10 gauge endures.

Montreal's Home Guard, a Canadian militia, ordered about 1,000 Savage Model 1899 muskets for fear of German invasion at the start of World War 1.

Single shot rifles are once again legal to use for deer hunting in Illinois, with limitations. Learn about the types of guns and cartridges allowed.