From obsolete to trendy: The second coming of roller locked firearms

This message was sent to {EMAIL} August 8, 2017   [Home]( [Advanced Search]( [Buyer's Tools]( [Seller's Tools]( [Subscribe](   [Search Archive]( [Search Past Issues]( [View Web Version]( [ENews Advertising](    TOP NEWS --------------------------------------------------------------- [From obsolete to trendy: The second coming of roller locked firearms]( [Share on Facebook]( on Twitter]( on Linkedin]( this article to a friend]( The meteoric rise and fall and subsequent revival of the iconic roller locked carbine mirrors something out of a classic tale. After becoming nearly obsolete in the 1990s, roller locked firearms have entered a second wave of popularity, introducing a whole new generation of gun owners to the unique design. 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