Luger was introduced in 1898 by George Luger, and by 1908, the German Army had adopted the 9mm Luger. This was originally chambered in 7.65×21 Parabellum. In fact, Switzerland and the German Navy adopted the Luger in that caliber, but the 9mm is the caliber that the German army felt was the best. And obviously,...
When picking out a vintage shotgun there are so many different things to consider. After all, there’s always some risk/concern when you buy anything used – and shotguns are no exception. These tips will help ensure you get the right gun. Related Article: History of Colt’s Snake Guns Fitting the Gun: Length of Pull, Cast, Drop...
As participants of the shotgunning sports and traditions, we’ve all heard stories of famous people and the shotguns they owned, people who owned famous shotguns, and even famous people who owned famous shotguns. Let’s take a look at five guns that fall into these categories. Of course, there’s far more than five that merit coverage...
T. Logan Metesh One of the most iconic groupings of handguns ever made has been Colt’s Snake Guns family of seven deadly serpents that includes the Python, Diamondback, Cobra, Anaconda, King Cobra, Boa, and Viper. Related Article: Gun Stock Reviews: The Redesigned Colt Cobra Each model has been incredibly popular since the first gun in...
This list of the five most expensive firearms ever sold is impressive, to say the least. From historic figures and events to fine engraving and precious metals, these guns are in a class of their own. Here they are, listed from least to most expensive: 5) Presentation Colt 1849 Revolver – $1.14 million Featuring deep...
There are a ton of guns that can be considered “iconic” when it comes to those used during World War II, which makes it hard to narrow the list to just five. However, that’s what we’re going to do. We’ll look at pistols, rifles, and submachine guns from three different countries involved in the war....
The Wild West is one of the most iconic periods in American history. It conjures up images of cowboys and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, adventure and intrigue, and more. It also lays claim to some of the best and coolest guns ever made. Let’s look at five of the most iconic guns of the Wild...
Dad’s a good sport. When he opens a box of new socks or a homemade magnet still dripping with glue on Father’s Day he’ll smile and say thanks, but this year might be the time to do something totally different on his special day. Maybe instead of the Hallmark card and the new grill apron...
Meet the “Big Wind” a.k.a the most powerful fire truck in the world. According to the video description, Designed by a team of Hungarian engineers originally as a means of mass decontamination for Cold War-era tanks in the event of a CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) attack, this fire-fighting chimera has found a surprising niche...
Could this be the work of ancient humans? Discovered in Zavidovici, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the nearly 10-foot diameter stone sphere was mostly buried in the earth. Zavidovici Suad Keserovic assumed responsibility for the sphere and did most of the digging around it. Its origins are still under study.
Drone video shows the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp as it is today – 70 years after it was liberated by Soviet troops. The camp in Poland is now maintained as a World Heritage Site and is visited by thousands of tourists and survivors every year. Auschwitz was the largest camp established by the Germans during World...
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