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The British Bulldog

Happy Firearm Friday this week, the Owen Guns Museum is bringing you the British Bulldog! Historically, the Bulldog rose to popularity in Victorian Britain....
Oct 03 2025

Ruger 10/22 22LR Semi-Auto Rifle

Happy Friday readers! This week for Firearm Friday we are doing a little showcase on one of the most successful rimfire designs of all...
Sep 26 2025

SKS Carbine Rifle

This week for Firearm Friday we are looking at one of the most commonly owned semi-auto rifles by civilians after the second world war...
Sep 19 2025

Rigby Muzzle Loading Rifle - Curr

This week for Firearm Friday we are looking at a firearm with some infamy in Australia our Rigby rifle which was owned by the...
Sep 12 2025

The Derringer

This week for Firearm Friday we are locked into a classic design of a Wild West style pistol the Derringer!, our derringer is a...
Sep 05 2025

The Mini 30

Firearm Friday this week, we are spotlighting something a little different — a rifle that may not be as popular as some of its...
Aug 29 2025

The Brownson & Sloccum London Twist Percussion Shotgun

This week for Firearm Friday we are looking at an enduring relic of Victorian craftsmanship, the Brownson & Sloccum London Twist percussion shotgun blends...
Aug 22 2025

The H&K model 93

This week for Firearm Friday we are looking at a civilian conversion of a more modern military rifle. The H&K model 93! The Heckler...
Aug 15 2025

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