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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Uberti's 1860 Henry Rifle is a popular rifle that has a distinct receiver that was originally available in bronze or steel. During the U.S. Civil War, it was one of the most sought-after rifles and was known among Confederate troops as the rifle that Yankee soldiers could "Load on Sunday and shoot all week." In today's world, the Uberti 1860 Henry is a favorite in N-SSA target shooting competitions due to its historic appearance, quick handling, and excellent accura …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: A winning hand is a matter of luck. The new VIRGINIAN by HAMMERLI is another matter. Here, your winnings are assured in advance. Crafted by the Swiss firm of HAMMERLI (world famous for its crafting of Olympic medal winners) the VIRGINIAN guarantees you the precision, excellence and reliability worthy of its honored name. You don't gamble when you choose the VIRGINIAN. It's your best choice for a lifetime of shooting pleasure and pride of ownership. Some special VIRG …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin 39A stands as the oldest and longest continually produced shoulder firearm in the world, earning its place as an iconic example of lever-action design. Renowned for its precision, the 39A is widely regarded as one of the finest and most accurate .22 rifles ever crafted. Its legacy extends further, as it holds the distinction of being the best-selling lever-action rimfire rifle in U.S. history, a testament to its enduring appeal and unparalleled performanc …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The first Model 48, serial number K 348746, was produced on May 11, 1959, and was featured in the Smith & Wesson catalog by August of the same year, as documented by Roy Jinks in History of Smith & Wesson. Since its introduction, the Model 48 has been exclusively available in a blue finish, with barrel lengths of 4, 6, and 8 3/8 inches. Over the years, this revolver has undergone four revisions, each introducing significant changes to its design. The origina …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In the 1950s, High Standard adapted their premium target pistols for use with .22 Short cartridges to compete in Olympic rapid-fire shooting events, which were dominated by European-made pistols at the time. In 1960, American shooter Bill McMillan won the rapid-fire competition at the Rome Olympics using a High Standard pistol, cementing the company's reputation in the sport. To commemorate McMillan's achievement, High Standard released a special edition of their pi …