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Collectors Firearms Inc. has one of the country's largest collections of militaria, uniforms, weapons, and memorabilia of all types. We stock reference books on these and other subjects. We go beyond the purely collectable by having all kinds of shootable firearms, both antique and modern in our store.Collectors, hunters, target and cowboy shooters, and casual plinkers will all find what they need from our ever changing inventory of over 7,000 guns, 2,000 books, ammunition, optics and accessories.Rows of showcases present fine displays of modern and antique collectable pistols, rifles, swords, daggers and other weaponry. Shooters can choose from thousands of new and pre-owned rifles, pistols and shotguns." more

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" The greatest enjoyment and biggest challenges of arms collecting are related to finding accurate information about various arms. This is especially true for people who have basic questions about one or more old guns they have inherited, found,or purchased. " ... More

"Interesting and useful information for collectors of antique and collectable firearms and militaria. Questions answered, gun show listings, catalog, gun related software" Old Guns

The Dallas Arms Collectors Assoc. is dedicated to the encouragement, education and protection of the collecting of arms of all types. Through the exchange of information he strive to increase the number of collectors, provide a continuation of value of historical artifacts and dispel all false myths of legitimate arms ownership. The Dallas Arms Collectors Assoc. support the right to keep and bear arms as specified in the second amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

The Winchester Arms Collectors Association, Inc. (WACA) is a non-profit corporation (with both State and Federal exemptions) dedicated to the preservation of all Winchester produced and related items. The WACA is NRA affiliated.

Ask and answer questions about Winchester Collecting, repairs, care and maintenance or any subject related to collecting Winchesters and antique firearms! We are new, and just starting our forum so tell your friends and pass the word. We want to make this the central location for information about Winchesters and related subjects

The Washington Arms Collectors (WAC) is a membership organization affiliated with the National Rifle Association. WAC puts on one of the largest gun shows in Washington State. You can and SHOULD become a member of WAC. Only members can buy and sell guns at this shows.

"Founded in 1998, PAUL M. AMBROSE ANTIQUES specializes in the sale of high quality, original European and American firearms and weapons. Created with the customer in mind, it is our duty to provide the customer with the honesty and integrity he deserves. Too often, in today's business world, this is not always the practice. I have been an avid collector of antiques, particularly firearms, for more than fifteen years; and like all collectors, I expect my purchases to be accurately described and fairly priced. I believe that my business is a reflection of this commitment and I'm sure you will too."

"(Hartford, CT) July 1, 2002. . . United States Fire Arms has maintained a passionate dedication to traditional designs and historically accurate detail. In fact, the single action fire arms now produced in the old Colt factory in Hartford, CT are mechanically identical to those produced there nearly 150 years ago. According to Douglas F. Donnelly, founder of United States Fire Arms, “. . . we can refine the single action designs once produced by Sam Colt, Smith & Wesson and others by improving the manufacturing process.” The use of high-grade forged steel and bar stock together with the most advanced machine tools result in closer tolerances, hence a better fit. All components are produced in the Hartford facility, then hand-assembled and finished. This integration of technical and human resources results in something more than a mere reproduction or high-quality replica. Each gun is an original piece of work based on a traditional design. Equally important, the gun is more reliable and far more accurate than its historical predecessors.

"THE THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN By Charles H. Smith John Thompson, 1921. (George Goll) Anyone who has watched an old movie or browsed through a book on World War II will quickly recognize the familiar outline of this fine weapon. That finned barrel topped off with a Cutts compensator, the square receiver, either a drum or box magazine... the famous "Thompson Submachine Gun." Although "submachine gun" is an familiar part of today's gun owner lexicon, the word was created by the man who was responsible for bringing us this great gun..." Full Story

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(AWA-USA, Inc.) has one of the most proactive programs ever developed towards recreating authentic American western firearmsWe were thrilled to see the positive response to our guns. In addition to being overwhelmed with the quality, everyone liked the pricing structure.This was an important achievement because, for the first time ever, a replica firearm delivered outstanding workmanship and performance at an affordable price. In fact, it is the basis for our positioning statement."The quality comes first, and the history will follow." I feel the proof of quality in our products is not just born within our company, but placed in the hands of outdoor writers, historians and other experts in the field. All of us here at AWA-USA, Inc. invite you to be part of what we think is the most exciting effort a firearm company has made since the first 1873 Single Action Revolver found its way into the hands of the Americans who shaped our country and its colorful history..." more

"By the year 1875, long range target shooting was very much in vogue in America. The Creedmoor Rifle Range was established on Long Island, New York, and the competition between the rifle companies to produce accurate long range target rifles was fierce. The Sharps Rifle Company's Model 1874 had already proven itself a winner in the 1875 match against the Irish team at its Dollymount Range. As competition grew, so did the demand for accuracy. Shooters from all over the country wrote the Sharps Rifle Company, suggesting their ideas for improvement. The most constant request was for a smoother, faster action and a heavier, more stable barrel. The Sharps Rifle Company listened to the requests and the result was the Model 1877. With its English lock, improved lock time, and its Rigby-style barrel to reduce "barrel whip"

, the Sharps Rifle Company, once again, had a proven winner.Axtell Rifles are made with only a few minor changes to the original design of the Sharps Rifles. We have reduced the one-piece firing pin's diameter, which has just about eliminated the problem of a broken pin. We also use a more durable barrel-blueing solution and use a small amount of Acraglas Resin to strengthen the traditionally weak areas of the stock.

"Cimarron Firearms Co. Inc. offers firearms used taming the frontier in Texas and the American west. We are clearly recognized as the leader in both quality and authenticity in cowboy action shooting firearms. We are Single Action Shooting Society ‘lifers’ and have supported Cowboy Action Shooters since 1987. In 1988 we brought cowboy action shooting from End of Trail to Texas. The rest is history!

We offer the highest quality reproductions of Colt and Winchester replicas: the single action Army, U.S. Cavalry and Artillery model, the 1872 Open Top, the Model ‘P’ (with old model, pre-war, or early pinched frame), the Model ‘P’ Jr., the Thunderer, Lightning, the Richards-Mason conversion. As well replicas of the Henry rifle, the 1866 Winchester Yellowboy, the 1873 Winchester lever action rifle, Carbine and Trapper, the Model 92 rifle, the Lightning Magazine Rifle, the Model 1876 Centennial, the 1885 Winchester high wall, the Spencer repeating rifle, and the 1874 Sharps rifle, Buffalo Guns.

THERE IS NO ONE WHO HAS A MORE COMPLETE LINE OF TRULY AUTHENTIC HISTORICAL FIREARMS FOR THE SHOOTER OR GUN COLLECTOR..." more

John M. Marlin was born in Connecticut in 1836, and served his apprenticeship as a tool and die maker. During the Civil War, he worked at the Colt plant in Hartford, and in 1870 hung out his sign on State Street, New Haven, manufacturing his own line of revolvers and derringers.

The outstanding team of inventors he was able to attract developed breakthrough and enduring models, such as Models 1891 and 1893. Today known as Models 39 and 336 respectively, they are the oldest shoulder arm designs in the world still being produced. The lever action 22 repeater (now Model 39) even became the favorite of many exhibition shooters, including the great Annie Oakley.

When John Marlin died in 1901, his two sons took over the business and began a diversification program. In 1915, during World War I, a New York syndicate bought the company and renamed it the Marlin Rockwell Corporation. Marlin became one of the largest machine gun producers in the world for the US and its Allies. After the War, the sporting firearms part of the business became a new corporation, which staggered until 1923, when it went on the auction block...more

C. Sharps Arms Co. is now with over 30 years in the business under the same management. We have never failed to produce the best in quality and accuracy, constantly improving our methods of manufacturing, quality of materials and expanding our product line to better serve our customers, whether they are recreational or target shooters, hunters, or firearms aficionados or historians.

Virtually every rifle we produce is a special order rifle and the number of options we offer cannot be incorporated into one rifle. We however have our limitations; I cannot fathom why anyone would want scope blocks on a classic Sharps Rifle or for that matter a recoil pad.

When it comes to the cost of our rifles, the customer receives more for his money than any other similar rifle produced in the world. Producing actions and parts from solid steel is more expensive than casting; we do it because the end product is superior in material, strength and accuracy. We use Badger Barrels with cut rifling and hand-lapped only because they are the best in the market place; we could produce a button rifled barrel for 25% or less of the cost of a Badger Barrel but it would be considerably less in quality and performance as well as material...more

Gibbs Rifle Company, Inc., was founded in 1991 by Val Forgett, III, originally to act as a distribution arm for Navy Arms' curio and relic firearms and to refurbish curio and relic firearms. In 1991, Navy Arms was headquartered in anti-gun New Jersey, who had elected the most anti-gun Governor in the nation at the time. Val, Jr. and Val III had just purchased the rifle division of the famed Parker-Hale of England and, rather than expand operations in New Jersey, decided to take a chance on West Virginia, its people and its culture. Val III moved there immediately after graduating from Clemson University in 1991 and knew instantly the right decision had been made. Gibbs grew to become the bulk distribution point for Navy Arms on its curio and relic firearms and ammunition sales, and also became a distribution and warehousing facility for numerous other firearms and ammunition firms.

The production facilities purchased from Parker-Hale were ideal for taking worn-out curio and relic firearms and upgrading them to Historical Remake™ arms like the #5 Jungle Carbine and Sport Specialty™ rifles like the Quest™ and Summit™ rifles., all made from the famous British Enfield action. Gibbs historic remakes have been used in several major movies, including "The Last Samurai" starring Tom Cruise. .. more

Today, the Henry Repeating Arms Company, a descendant of the venerable gunmaker, makes its home in a historic industrial area in Brooklyn, New York. From our inception our goal has been to manufacture a line of classic, well-crafted firearms that every enthusiast would find readily affordable.

Every single part in each Henry rifle is made in America, and engineered with features that other gun makers often charge twice the price for. For that reason, our corporate motto is “Made in America and Priced Right”.

We’re confident that you’ll enjoy and be proud to own any of the firearms in our ever growing family of Henry rifles. The Henry Lever Action, well known for its reliability, accuracy, handsome looks and smooth action, is available in .22 LR, .22 Magnum, and the new .17 HMR varmint cartridge.

The award-winning Henry Golden Boy .22 LR or .22 Magnum, a headturner with its octagon barrel and gleaming receiver, is destined to become a family heirloom that will be handed down from generation to generation.

The unique Henry U.S. Survival rifle, a compact take-down rifle, is ideal for any outdoorsman seeking a rifle that easily fits in a backpack.

Our Henry Pump Action Octagon brings back the days of the old-fashioned shooting gallery.

Thinking about that first rifle for a youngster? Choose from the new Henry Mini Bolt .22 or the Henry Lever Action Youth .22.

Our Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum was inspired by the overwhelming demand of Henry rifle enthusiasts for a centerfire rifle with a smooth and slick action. The solid brass receiver and octagon barrel harken back to the first Henry rifles built 140 years ago. It’s bound to satisfy the needs of big-game hunters and Cowboy Action shooters as well...more

No one dreams of the Old West without conjuring up images of six-shooters, lever-action rifles, and the celebrated buffalo guns that could shoot a mile. These days, original guns are worth thousands of dollars and most are housed in museums and private gun collections. The thought of shooting one of these treasured collector’s items would set a museum curator’s nerves on edge. In fact, the thrill of shooting a gun from the Old West might have been lost if it had not been for gunmaker Aldo Uberti.

In 1959, Aldo Uberti founded A. Uberti, S.r.l. in the village of Gardone Val Trompia in the Italian Alps and began making replicas of Civil War-era cap-and-ball revolvers. Over the years, as the experience and skill of his craftsmen grew, Uberti expanded into replicas of classic lever-action rifles, cowboy six-shooters, and big game rifles. Not only are the Uberti guns exacting replicas down to the finest detail, but with modern machinery and materials, they’re actually better than the originals... more

Ballard is a company steeped in tradition while embracing innovation. The members of our custom firearm staff, many of whom are guild class craftsmen, meticulously handcraft each rifle, and are dedicated to the pursuit of perfection. In every aspect of your firearms' construction, we endeavor to always achieve the highest quality of fit, form, and function.

One of the most popular additions to our line has been the elegant Light Hunter. This exquisite variation utilizing the tried and true 1885 action by Browning and Mason is the exact answer for a 6-7 pound rifle with the beauty and warmth of English walnut. This is the perfect companion for the stalking of mountain dwelling game, or, just a stroll through the woods.

If your heart calls more for the "roar" of a big bore, the Express line may be in your sights. Correctly balanced firearms with total weights between 8 to 13 pounds, the stalwart 1885 action takes on new life with the easy consumption of any cartridge up to the "lively" 600/577 JDJ!.. more

From rods and tackle in the first shop in 1840 to shooting apparel and luxury clothing at today's Pall Mall residence, Farlows showcases the best in English country living.

Like Buckingham Palace or the London Eye, Farlows' Pall Mall is world-renowned. Just ask any taxi-driver.

A Mecca for fishing enthusiasts - for which the company holds a Royal Warrant - today Farlows entices a unique blend of customers to its Pall Mall headquarters for fly-fishing and shooting equipment, contemporary performance clothing, and luxury lifestyle apparel and accessories.