The SVD Dragunov: The world's most prolific sniper rifle and its olympic roots

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The grip length also adds to the challenge of avoiding printing through clothing, although there has been no shortage of attempts to shrink 1911 ergonomics and controls into a small, pocketable pistol. The Colt Mustang that first appeared in 1983 is probably the best-known example, but it vanished from production by 1996. It came back by 2011 but the line is once again idle. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- .FEATURED LISTINGS [Sig Sauer P238 .380ACP 2-3/4"bbl Nitron Pistol w/2 Magazines]( GI# 101683851 Description: Sig Sauer Model P238 semi automatic pistol. This pistol features a scaled-down 1911-style design, with Sig's proprietary Nitron finish, Hogue rubber grips, and nickel accents on the controls. The slide is fitted with a functional night sight and a fiber optic front, and the pistol operates on a single-action firing mechanism with an right handed thumb safety lever. The pistol is in good working order with some signs of minor finish wear in contact areas, as shown. The action is smooth and the bore looks great. Please refer to the photos for overall condition. Includes two magazines, one 6rd and one 7rd. A great pistol for concealed carry! No Handgun sales in Mass. Handgun Caliber: .380 ACP Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P238 Serial Number: 27B142997 Price: $699 Seller: New England Guns and Parts [READ MORE]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( PRODUCT SHOWCASE [SIG SAUER® Professional Series Handgun Cases]( Officially licensed SIG SAUER® cases from the Negrini Custom Shop. Famous for their brilliant Italian design, and manufactured by Negrini specifically to secure SIG SAUER P320, 226, 229, 220 & M17 handguns in world-class professional cases. All of our SIG Sauer handgun and pistol cases are handmade by Negrini of Italy. 100% MADE IN ITALY with TSA compliant steel security locks. 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Price: $1,495 Seller: Collectors Firearms [READ MORE]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( [WINCHESTER 1894 TRAPPER]( GI# 101666701 Description: This trapper is equipped with the factory 15 inch barrel in 30 WCF caliber. It has been used as a tool and looks it although it does look better than most trappers that you see. Receiver is a grey color. Barrel has quite a bit of blue. More wear towards the muzzle on both barrel and mag tube. A couple of dings in the mag tube. Has original carbine sights. Wood is actually not that bad. A little undersized at the buttplate. Fit is fair at both tangs. A bit of wood missing on the top right. Normal dings and scratches but is not broken. Forearm wood is quite good with no missing wood. Gun looks used but cared for having a VG+ bore. Decent trapper with ATF clearance papers. 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. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $ 4,875 Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns [READ MORE]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( GunsInternational.com eNews --------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with GunsInternational.com [Jason Zimmerman](mailto:jzimmerman@multiview.com), Director of Publishing, Multiview, 469-420-2686 | [Download media kit]( [Ashley Harrington](mailto:aharrington@multiview.com), Sr. Content Editor, Multiview, 469-420-2642 | [Contribute News](mailto:aharrington@multiview.com) GunsInternational.com 36181 E. 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