What's Happened to the Classic Small-Game Rifle?

This message was sent to {EMAIL} October 17, 2017   [Home]( [Advanced Search]( [Buyer's Tools]( [Seller's Tools]( [Subscribe](   [Search Archive]( [Search Past Issues]( [View Web Version]( [ENews Advertising](      TOP NEWS --------------------------------------------------------------- [What's Happened to the Classic Small-Game Rifle?]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Times There was a time, in the dim, distant past, when American hunters had any number of small-game rifles to choose from. Of course, there was a time in the dim, distant past when there was lots of small game, too. Today, the game, the rifles and the hunters are threatened species. The quintessential American small-game rifle was the Winchester 92 in .25-20 or .32-20.  [READ MORE]( .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE [Restoration Done Right.]( Restoration of firearms involves a great deal of knowledge, craftsmanship, patience and a keen eye for detail. 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The law did allow for private ownership, but only after a fee had been paid to the government and the firearm registered. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms enforces this law along with all the other firearms laws and collects a $200 tax each time ownership is transferred.  [READ MORE]( .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE [Don't Miss Your Chance to Win]( - [Nighthawk Giveaway]( - [Springfield Gun Giveaway]( - [GAT Daily Giveaway]( - [Optics-freak Giveaway]( [Tested: CZ P-10 C Pistol]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Rifleman In the past half-decade, Czech Republic manufacturer Ceska zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod has unveiled a host of intriguing handguns and long arms, such as the Scorpion EVO S1- and 805 Bren S1-series pistols and carbines, all of which have appealed to American shooters. 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CALIBER IS 25-50 LEVER ACTION WITH A 22" BARREL AND HOLDS 6 ROUNDS. DEEP BLUE METAL WITH WALNUT STOCK. WITH A EMBLEM IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF STOCK. IT READS NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOC OF AMERICA IT COMES IN THE ORIGIONAL FACTORY BOX. WITH HANGING TAGS. EVERY ON THE GUN IS FACTORY ORIGINAL. BEING THIS IS NEW UNFIRED IN ORIGINAL BOX IT IS BEING SHIPPED WITH A NO RETURN CLAUSE. Manufacturer: MARLIN (JM) Model: 1894 CL Serial Number: 10077222 Caliber: 25-20 Condition: NEW Barrels: 22 INCHES Finish: STAINED Weight: 5 Sights: OPEN Extras: MEDALION IN STOCK Item Location: PITTSBURGH PA Price: $1,095.00 SELLER: LONG RANGE SHOOTER  [READ MORE]( [Antique Winchester 1892 Rifle With Double Set Triggers]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI# 100911240 Description: Cal 25-20. 24" oct bbl, full length mag tube and crescent butt. Combination front sight with ivory bead, blank in rear sight and a combination tang sight. Dbl set triggers. Bbl and mag tube retain a good amount of faded blue. Receiver is a blue/brown color with wear at the high points. Hammer and lever show traces of case color. Overall stocks are in good condition. Bright shiny bore with scattered light roughness. Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. Just recently we mailed the 127th edition of our privately published catalog. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Antique: Yes Price: $ 3,250. SELLER: Leroy Merz Antique Guns  [READ MORE]( [Century Arms C39V2 Magpul, 7.62x39]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI# 100881307 Description: Includes box. Caliber: 7.62x39 Metal Condition: Excellent. Wood Condition: Excellent. Bore Condition: Shiny with strong rifling. Barrels: 16" plus muzzle brake. Stock: Folding Magpul synthetic. Fore End: Magpul synthetic. Butt Pad: Rubber. Weight: 8-lbs., 8-ozs. Sights: Front post, stepped rear blade. Item Location: Fort Worth, TX Price: Was $999.99, Now $899.99 SELLER: Cabelas Fort Worth  [READ MORE]( [Mossberg 590 12/14" Shockwave Shotgun (nS8754)]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI#100917798 Description: Mossberg 590 12/14” Shockwave Shotgun. 14” barrel, cylinder bore choke, Raptor grip, matte finish, bead sight, and forearm strap. New. 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