Lieutenant General Kijirō Nambu, whose name is best known when preceded by “Grandpa,” “Papa,” or “Baby,” was born on September 22, 1869.
This Day in History: Kijirō Nambu is Born
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The Welrod: World War II Suppressed Spy Pistol
Made by the Birmingham Small Arms Company, the Welrod was quite unique. It was – obviously – designed to blend in and not look like a gun upon first glance.
Working with Guns Recovered from Ground Zero on 9/11
As a museum professional, I’ve had the opportunity to handle some remarkable pieces of American history, and these three all relate to September 11th.
This Day in History: American Sharp Shooter Hiram Berdan is Born
From 1846 to 1860, Hiram Berdan was considered to be the best rifle shooter in the United States. This prominence gained him the attention of General Winfield Scott and President Abraham Lincoln.
Fact Check: The Founding Fathers *DID* Know About Repeating Rifles
Many people claim, incorrectly, that the Founding Fathers couldn’t have conceived of repeating rifles when they drafted the Second Amendment.
Winchester-Browning Alliance Part 3 – Winchester’s “Sour Grapes”
Much to their dismay, John Moses Browning got along just fine without Winchester.