RIAC Blog

The Army began testing bolt action designs in the 1870s, but it wasn't until the 1892 trials that the Krag Jorgensen became the new standard issue longarm.

Rock Island Auction offers a star-studded roster of fine and historic firearms in the inaugural Premier Auction at its Bedford, Texas location.

Theodore Roosevelt moved on from his presidential defeat to a South American lecture tour where he gifted a Smith & Wesson revolver to one lucky host

In terms of American military long arms very little attention is given to a predecessor of the much-heralded M1903 and M1 Garand, the Springfield trapdoor...

Curiosa, rare prototypes, trials rifles, experimental designs, and other fascinating custom arms and unique guns are found at Rock Island Auction.

Amazing factory engraving of Marlin rifles, influenced by Conrad Ulrich Jr. from the late 1800s to the early 20th century, is still captivating today.

This Holland and Holland paradox gun belonged to Hugh Lowther, fifth Earl of Lonsdale who squandered his fortune on high living and scandal.

Nearly forgotten, the Norman R. Blank Collection is filled with museum-worthy pieces by European artisans like Manton, Boutet and Renette.

For its connection to Lewis & Clark and status as the first widely issued repeating military arm, the Girardoni air rifle is a collecting cornerstone.

In a movie-worthy drama, the youngest brother of Napoleon wed a Baltimore socialite only to see the union invalidated by the French Emperor.

As a gun customized for and fired on-screen by Tom Selleck during "Quigley Down Under", Quigley's Sharps rifle is a rare treasure in arms collecting.

The volley gun allowed early arms makers to increase firepower by adding multiple barrels to a weapon that could be fired simultaneously or in sequence.