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Associated with pirates and pilgrims, the recognizable blunderbuss and its bell-shaped muzzle has captivated gun collectors for generations.

John Moses Browning's recoil-operated and blockback-operated systems led to the legendary roster of Colt Semi Automatic Pistols.

Original examples of the Colt snake gun family, the Cobra, Python, Diamondback, Viper, Boa, King Cobra, and Anaconda, have become valued collectibles.

What Colt firearms deserve to be on their own Mount Rushmore is a difficult question, but these four had an impact on American and World history.

The elephant rifle has taken on many forms, including the black powder 4 bore, the Nitro Express double rifle, and stout bolt actions like 375 H&H.

The .45 ACP vs 9mm arms race defined the development of 20th century pistols. How do these two iconic rounds compare head-to-head?

The legendary Model 1866 started it all for Oliver Winchester's company and it went through slight variations during its 32-year production run.

Revolvers aren't just for handguns. Gunmakers tried the design with rifles so the user could fire more than one shot before having to reload.

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.