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Bryant Ridge's Aalysis: The Winchester Model 1885 is a single-shot rifle with a falling-block action. It was principally designed by John Browning. Two models were produced, the Low Wall and the High Wall. In 1883, Thomas G. Bennett, Vice-President and General Manager of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, traveled to Ogden and negotiated the purchase of the single-shot design, as well as the prototype of what would become the Model 1886 lever-action – the beginning of the fruitful …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Armi San Marco Hawkeye is a well-crafted .50 caliber inline muzzleloader, blending traditional black powder rifle performance with modern enhancements for accuracy and ease of use. Featuring a 22-inch blued barrel, this rifle offers durability and resistance to the elements while maintaining a sleek, classic appearance. Designed for hunters and black powder enthusiasts alike, the Hawkeye’s inline action provides reliable ignition, improving consistency ove …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ithaca/SKB Model 500 is a beautifully crafted over/under shotgun produced between 1966 and 1979, designed to offer both performance and aesthetic appeal. This model is chambered in 12 gauge with a 2 ¼" chamber, making it well-suited for a variety of hunting applications, from upland birds to waterfowl. The shotgun features a 26" vent ribbed barrel, with a bottom barrel equipped with an improved cylinder choke and a modified choke in the top barrel, provid …

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 …