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*SOLD* Smith Wesson 686-6 .357 Mag SS 3" *AWESOME COMBAT MAGNUM "PLUS" 7-SHOT*
Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981 and has been a staple among Collectors and Shooting Enthusiasts ever since. The 686 has been available with 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 in barrel lengths as standard models and other barrel lengths either by speci
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May 13th 2024
*SOLD* Sig Sauer 1911 C3 .45 ACP Two-Tone 4.2" *LIGHTWEIGHT CARRY MODEL*
Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSig Pistols are designed to perform exceptionally well in any situation, at any time, and under any circumstances. They come with unique and advanced features that set them apart from other pistols. Sig's 1911 pistols have outstanding ergonomics, a crisp Single Action Only (SAO) trigger, an all-metal frame, rugged construction, and a protective coating. They have been engineered to meet the needs of today's shooters, with Sig's reliability and modern refinements. The 1911
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May 13th 2024
*SOLD* 1985 Smith Wesson 24-3 .44spl 3" *RARE LEW HORTON 1 of only 1000 EVER MADE*
Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 1905, Smith & Wesson enjoyed the success of its Hand Ejector Series of double-action revolvers featuring a swing-out cylinder. The company had spent 10 years perfecting these revolvers and had started manufacturing them in the I- (.32 cal.) and K- (.38 cal.) frames. Plans were underway for a new, larger .44-cal. frame and the first cartridge for this new frame would be an updated version of the .44 Russian round. To create the new cartridge, Smith & Wesson’s eng
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May 13th 2024
*SOLD* German P.38 9mm Black 5" *HISTORICAL WORLD WAR ERA SIDEARM*
Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe P38 (originally written Walther P.38) is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol developed by Carl Walther GmbH as the service pistol of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II. It was intended to replace the costly Luger P08, the production of which was scheduled to end in 1942. The first design was submitted to the German Army and featured a locked breech and a hidden hammer, but the Army requested that it should be redesigned with an external hammer. The P38 concept was
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May 10th 2024
*SOLD* 1943 Smith-Corona 1903A3 .30-06 Parkerized 24" *CLASSIC US MILITARY RIFLE*
Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn February 1942 Smith Corona, a company primarily known as a typewriter manufacturer, was contracted to produce the 1903A3 rifle. The original contract was for some 100,000 rifles. The Army’s confidence in the ability of the 1903 rifle was inherent in the following contract as the number specified was for some 380,000 rifles. However, creating the machinery and setting up production meant that the first rifles were not produced until late 1942. Finally, in December 1942,
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May 10th 2024