POTD: Danish Loebnitz M1841 Pair – Breechloading Underhammers

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a pair of rare Danish military Loebnitz Patent Model 1841 breech loading underhammer percussion pistols, serial numbers just eight apart. Nicolaj Johan Loebnitz of Copenhagen patented the breech loading system in 1833 with the underhammer syst...

By Sam.S

Grundéns Releases Spring/Summer Collection to Celebrate 100 Years

Grundéns, makers of some of the world’s finest foul-weather gear, including the iconic Hercules Bib, is here to celebrate 100 years of performance fishing gear with the new 2026 Spring/Summer Lineup. Continuing to deliver uncompromising performance in all their gear for their centennial ...

By Eugene L.

Swarovski Optik Expands 2026 Rifle Scope Lineup

Swarovski Optik has announced updates across three of its core riflescope families, introducing the new dS 4-24x50 P, an updated Z6i lineup, and additional Z5i+ MRAD models. The expansion reflects continued development across digital, general-purpose, and long-range hunting optics.

By Eric B

POTD: Freeman Army Model – Hoard’s Armory Civil War Innovation

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Hoard’s Armory Freeman Army Model percussion revolver manufactured 1863-1865, one of approximately 2,000 made. The Ordnance Department originally ordered 5,000, but the contract wasn’t filled. Some were purchased at state and pri...

By Sam.S

Ayoob: Can You Shoot Your 1911 Backwards?

The 1911 is truly a classic gun. It is robust, reliable and easy to shoot well. Well, it’s easy to shoot for right-handers, that is. Historically, the 1911 pistol has been a right-hander’s gun. Now, the history books tell us there was a time in America when a teacher would rap a naturally lef...

By Massad Ayoob

POTD: Francotte .410 Double Shotgun/Pistol – NFA Exempt Belgian Oddity

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an Auguste Francotte .410 bore double barrel shotgun/pistol listed as exempt from National Firearms Act provisions by ATF Firearms Technology Branch and appearing on the BATFE Curio & Relic list by serial number. Built with 14-inch blued ...

By Sam.S

POTD: General Schwarzkopf’s Gold Damascened Star BM

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a spectacular gold damascened Spanish Star BM presented to U.S. Army General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who led Coalition forces during the 1991 Gulf War liberation of Kuwait. A letter from his daughter Cynthia Schwarzkopf certifies this pistol by...

By Sam.S

POTD: Mauser Model 1912 Prototype – 9mm Luger Experiment

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Mauser Model 1912 prototype serial number 13 in 9mm Luger, one of a very limited number manufactured around 1912 for experimental purposes. This exact pistol and its internal workings are pictured on pages 93-94 of “Mauser Pistolen&#8221...

By Sam.S

POTD: Richard Davis 1919A6 – Commercial Browning with Bipod Mobility

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Richard William Davis manufactured Browning 1919A6 belt-fed machine gun built from a new-made sideplate and military surplus components. The A6 variant was developed during WWII in response to Germany’s MG34 and MG42, giving American t...

By Sam.S
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