The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded and revolutions sparked around the globe, technological advancements in weaponry played a critical role in shaping ...

A few stamped letters can tell a bigger story than most owners realize. On an imported firearm, the so-called code is often less of a secret cipher and more of a compressed biography written in steel.

Throughout history, certain firearms have not only revolutionized warfare and technology but also reshaped nations, influenced global politics, and altered the balance of power. These guns left ...

Editor’s Note: Jennifer Tucker is an associate professor of history at Wesleyan University, Vice President of the Association of Firearms History & Museums, and co-editor of “A Right to Bear Arms? The ...

One by one they walked up to the table and laid bare pistols, rifles and shotguns in front of Danny Michael. But Michael wasn’t spoiling for a fight. Instead, visitors came to him to possibly provide ...