The first iteration of the iconic German Sturmgewehr was developed by Haenel starting in 1938. It was a select-fire rifle chambered for the short 8x33mm cartridge, developed by the Polte company. It used a long-stroke[…] 12…143» ...
We looked at the best choices and used several criteria inchoosing these rifles. A fairly light rifle is important. A decent trigger action is important. The rifle should not be a problem for the shooter to hold firmly. Ergonomics are vital. This means easy loading and unloading, and a saf...
In the 1840s, flintlocks were gradually replaced by percussion locks, or “caplocks.” These firearms are primed using a percussion cap containing an explosive charge of mercury fulminate. To fire a caplock rifle, a percussion cap is placed on a hollow metal “nipple” or “cone” located b...
With only two hundred placed into production by the London gunsmith Durs Egg, Ferguson rifles saw limited use in the American Revolution, where Major Ferguson and his “Experimental Rifle Corp” carried them in the Battle of Brandywine Creek. Unfortunately, Ferguson was wounded during the battle. ...
In a SHTF or bug-out situation, you could also use a .308 rifle to hunt a wide variety of game. This could be beneficial for survival with the right skills and conditions in place. Cons of Using .308 Though there are a number of reasons to choose a .308 Winchester semi-auto rifle ...
The loading device may be used with either percussion cap or the flintlock rifles and has provision for carrying a plurality of percussion caps, each held within a silicone seal. Indexing means control the revolution of the cylinder ... GF Mansfield - US 被引量: 20发表: 1985年 Black MZ...
Because military style “assault” rifles are the best defense American civilians possess to protect themselves against government tyranny! Naturally, this call by Biden to ban “assault rifles” and magazines (which the FBI and DOJ, according to their own statistics, are used in less than 2% of...
The musket was the least popular and most unusual model in that it featured a round barrel with a bayonet lug, and there were two styles of bayonet available. The Model '66 was adopted by The Turkish army and used to good effect against the Russians in the Russo-Turkish War. ...
Many of the photographs of firearms used in the Armory have been “borrowed” from online sources. Because most owners of vintage firearms are good-natured folk with a passion for promoting their hobby, I have no doubt they’ll be happy to see their photographs used to promote a wider under...
Both men are captured by the Mexican General Verdugo (Fernando Lamas). Lyedecker learns that Joe used the loot to buy 100 rifles for the Yaqui people, who are being repressed by the government. Lyedecker is not interested in Joe's motive, and intends to recover the money and apprehend ...