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Colt 1851 Navy Revolver: World’s First Carry Gun

Last Updated on February 27, 2017, Published on February 27, 2017 by Mark3smle 12 Comments

What do you know about the Colt 1851? My history with the Colt 1851 Navy revolver runs deep. It was my first personal handgun. It was a .44 caliber brass framed Pietta replica model that joined me on many deer hunts as a backup to my single shot cartridge rifle. In 2013, my want for another Navy led me to get another model with a steel frame and in the authentic 36 caliber. … [Read more...]

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So You Want To Get Into Blackpowder? Intro to Muzzleloaders

Last Updated on August 28, 2016, Published on August 28, 2016 by Mark3smle 3 Comments

Have you thought about getting into "making smoke," but don't know where to start? This article and ones to come, ought to help point you in the right direction. According to various sources, millions of people in North America target shoot, reenact, and even hunt game with muzzleloaders. Muzzleloading guns run the gamut from primitive firearms that use burning cord to … [Read more...]