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Book review

Book Review: Great Britain – The Tommy Gun Story

March 28, 2015 Ian McCollum 0
I recently got a copy of Tom Davis Jr’s brand new book on the history of British use of the Thompson SMG. This is very much a history book rather than a technical book, and […]
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Light MGs

Maxim 08/15 Bipod Positions

March 27, 2015 Ian McCollum 10
I got an email from a reader named Philip who is a fan and collector of Maxim guns, who put together an interesting video on the use of the bipod on the MG08/15. From his […]
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Slow motion

AFTE Presentation: Firearms and High Speed Photography

March 26, 2015 Ian McCollum 8
I have been using an Edgertronic high speed camera for about 8 months now (thanks to the support of all you folks who helped fund it!), and have been able to get some pretty cool […]
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Semiauto pistol

Schwarzlose 1898 Preview

March 25, 2015 Ian McCollum 33
Yesterday turned into a rather hectic afternoon, as a friend dropped off half a dozen fantastic guns that we will be out shooting tomorrow. Yesterday was my opportunity to become acquainted with how they work […]
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Biography

Biography: Henri & Nicolas Pieper

March 24, 2015 Ian McCollum 15
Today’s biography is a guest post by our friend Robert White – thanks, Robert! Henri Pieper was born and raised in modest German home in Soest (Westphalia) Germany on Oct 30, 1840. He received his […]
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Competition

2-Gun Action Match: Gewehr 41

March 23, 2015 Ian McCollum 13
I recently picked up a Walther G41 rifle (1943 production) and have been excited to have a chance to put it through a 2-Gun match. This particular rifle has clearly led an interesting life – […]
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Bolt Action Rifles

Vintage Saturday: More Anti-Aircraft

March 21, 2015 Ian McCollum 37
Soviet snipers train at ranging aircraft with 91/30 PU rifles.
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Artillery

T124E2 76mm Anti-Tank Gun

March 20, 2015 Ian McCollum 36
The T124E2 was the last US antitank gun, and was discontinued after only about 100 had been made – before it was put into service. It was a high velocity 76mm piece, and was replaced […]
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Book review

Book Review: Unique Pistols by Robert Adair

March 19, 2015 Ian McCollum 9
I recently became aware of a new book published by Robert L. Adair Jr. on the subject of the “Unique” brand pistols, made by Manufacturer d’Armes des Pyrénées Françaises. Today, the most commonly recognized Unique […]
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Light MGs

More Stoner Documents

March 18, 2015 Ian McCollum 25
Thanks to reader Steven B, I have a couple additional documents on the Stoner 63 to post, and also a cleaner copy of the Stoner LMG manual. Thanks, Steven!  

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