September, 2012 - Forgotten Weapons

Book Review: Italy’s Battle Rifle

September 6, 2012 Ian McCollum 7

We just got in a copy of Russ Arendell and Steve Woodrum’s new book on the Carcano, Italy’s Battle Rifle: Story of the Mannlicher-Carcano Series of Rifles. It’s the most useful reference book on the Carcano […]

Breda Model 30 LMG

September 5, 2012 Ian McCollum 25

The Breda Model 30 was the standard Italian light machine gun of World War II, and is a serious contender for “worst machine gun ever”. Yes, given the choice we would prefer to have a […]

Madsens and Mystery Rifles with the Rio Police

September 4, 2012 Ian McCollum 49

We have a couple cool items from Ronaldo Olive today. In response to some comments on the Brazilian PASAM Mauser pistols, he sent over these photos of the Rio de Janeiro military police with Madsen […]

British Breechloader Teaser Video

September 3, 2012 Ian McCollum 11

Unfortunately, when we visit great gun collections there is never enough time to do everything we would like to. We always have to leave great stuff undone, as much as we don’t like to. Well, […]

Vintage Saturday: Worst-Smelling Pillbox Evar

September 1, 2012 Ian McCollum 11

The gun is a Modele 1931 “Reibel” – basically a Chatellerault 24/29 converted for vehicle and fortification use. Photo provided by Max Popenker – thanks Max!