1911 Pistol: The History Behind One of Today's Most Popular Handgun

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Politically, it was the final preparations to a global showdown between the great powers of Europe as Germany's Kaiser Willhelm II alienated his cousins and upset the alliances his fired minister, Otto von Bismarck, painstakingly assembled.  [READ MORE]( [Sniper Rifles: 'Gun Stories']( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( & Ammo The word "sniper" comes from British troops in India in the late 1700s. Where any hunter skilled enough to kill the elusive Snipe, a bird with speedy erratic flight patterns, was dubbed a sniper. The first dedicated sniper rifle was designed by Sir Joseph Whitworth in 1856. The barrel featured a unique hexagonal rifling with an effective range of 2,000 yards. 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At that time, the P6 — as it was then known — faced such strong contenders as the Walther P5 and Heckler & Koch P7, which may explain why SIG came up with several ground-breaking new features for its pistol.  [READ MORE]( [Savage MSR-10 Long Range 6.5 Creedmoor]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Times Last year Savage came out with two platforms of AR-type rifles: the standard .223/5.56mm-size MSR-15 and the bigger MSR-10. This report focuses on the MSR-10. The MSR-10 is offered chambered for .308 Winchester and the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. My rifle is the latter. The MSR-10 in 6.5 Creedmoor is available in Hunter and Long Range versions.  [READ MORE]( [New Gun: Citadel's Wicked RS-S1 Shotgun]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( Digest Unless you're still traveling around by Conestoga wagon, semi-automatic shotguns are nothing new. 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Original early style safety, hammer, and half moon front blade sight Left side of trigger guard "W." and "VP" in a triangle (means Colt verified proof inspection) Proper double diamond checkered walnut grips in very good shape Has lanyard loop on base Two tone magazine Serial number C124765 Price: $3,600.00 SELLER: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms  [READ MORE]( .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE [Concealed Revolution]( This Holster Is Changing The Industry By Doing Everything Right. [Watch This Video Now To See How...]( Say NO to sweaty holsters that print and hurt. Say YES to one that carries three extra magazines and worn with Gym Shorts. Fall back in love with concealed carry with Brave Response [Browning — X-Bolt — Hell's Canyon-Long Range — 6.5 Creedmoor]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( International GI#101051668 Description: Excellent condition overall with original box. 4 round capacity removable magazine. 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