RIAC Blog

Elmer Keith spun tales of the mountains, shootouts, and 600-yard shots and these are some of the guns he used in his many adventures.

Theodore Roosevelt and Arthur William Merrifield bonded as hunters in the Badlands and stayed friends as Roosevelt's political fortunes grew.

From the Colt Paterson to the EDC of today's Texas Rangers, RIAC offers a historic selection of legacy guns this December with deep ties to the Lone Star State.

Pancho Villa's Colt Single Action Army dates from the early 20th century and unrest along the Mexican-U.S. border that drew in the U.S. Army.

For 50 years, the Browning Citori has exemplified beauty and performance at an attainable price, and the gun's numerous variations add to its collectibility.

We'll take a look at some of the best zombie apocalypse weapons from film and television and rate how effective they are in fending off the undead hordes.

Classic hunting rifles, known for their accuracy and power, come in a variety of chamberings and optics.

Anyone thinking about dipping their toe into the world of firearms collecting should visit one of Rock Island Auction Company’s Sporting & Collector auctions...

The high-value collectibles market has thrived in recent years. Fine firearms have seen particularly impressive gains and remain significantly undervalued.

As handgun hunting season approaches, RIAC's October S&C auction offers hunting pistols and revolvers suited to every corner of the pursuit.

As weapons technology improved, the art of the sniper did too, notably in the American Civil War, the Boer War, and especially in World War 1. It seemed...

Masters of the Air, a sequel to the beloved Band of Brothers and The Pacific, is finally set to debut this September, but what do we know so far?