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Introduced in 1935, the .357 Magnum round offered shooters more muzzle velocity and penetrative power than any factory handgun load of its era.

Custer's Last Stand and the Battle of Little Bighorn are etched into the history of the American West and guns connected to them are historic.

From the 1866 "Yellowboy" to the Model 94 "deer gun," the classic Winchester repeater earned many names, saw numerous models, and served in countless roles.

The sub gauge shotgun is a rising star. From clays, wingshooting, and pest control, both the 28 gauge and .410 bore excel in a variety of roles.

Is your Colt Single Action Army collection well-rounded? Make sure to have these examples, but be warned, one is extremely hard to find.

The Winchester 1885 single shot rifle launched legendary gun designer John Moses Browning's career with his rugged and reliable 1879 patent.

The Borchardt C93 pistol, often hailed as the grandfather of modern pistols, is exemplified by an early cased production example from RIAC's December auction.

Cuno Helfricht and Wilbur Glahn are two engravers who made Colt revolvers like the Lightning and Police Positive into deluxe double actions.

Rock Island Auction Company's December Premier Auction draws on 250 years of collecting experience as it offers elegance, history and Colts.

From the classic Sharps to the Ruger No. 1, the single shot rifle has served as a reliable companion for generations of hunters and target shooters.

When facing tanks, dangerous game and greenhorn troops, these big guns stopped beasts and armor and trained soldiers in World War 2.

Flintlocks were the most advanced firearm for nearly 200 years before percussion guns sent these antique pistols headed to obsolescence.