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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun introduced by Remington Arms in 1963. The Model 1100 bleeds off-gases to operate the action through ports in the barrel near the fore-end. The gasses then drive a steel action sleeve that fits around the magazine tube and connects to the bolt carrier to the rear, ejecting the spent shell. A fresh shell is released from the magazine, which trips the carrier release, and the action spring in the stock pushes the bol …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisBilled as the oldest continuously manufactured rifle in the world, the Marlin 39 began life as John Marlin's Model 1891 (used by Annie Oakley), redesigned in 1897, then the Model 39 in 1922. The "39A" designation appeared in 1939. The "third variation" of the Model 39 series appeared in 1946, with three different variations with different features. The "redesigning" is generally considered so slight that the rifle is regarded as essentially the same article for over the la …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin 39A represents the oldest and longest continuously produced shoulder firearm in the world and is considered to be one of the finest examples of a lever .22 rifle and one of the most accurate .22 rifles that were ever produced. It is also the best-selling lever rimfire in U.S. history. The Model Golden 39A is built of forged steel parts and American-grown walnut. It is one of the very few remaining .22 rifles with easy takedown ability (it can be taken apart usin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn the mid-1960s, the .45-70 cartridge had nearly vanished from the American market, and there was no big-bore lever-action rifle cartridge in production to fill the gap. To address this, Marlin decided to develop a new cartridge that would offer comparable power. They designed the .444 Marlin, essentially a longer version of the .44 Magnum, extending the cartridge by nearly an inch to approach the .45-70’s power levels. The .444 Marlin was conceived by Remington at Marlin …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington Model 7400 is a semi-automatic rifle that succeeded the Model 740, with production spanning from its introduction in 1981 until it was replaced by the Model 750 in 2006. The Model 7400 was essentially an updated version of the earlier Model Four, distinguished by its checkered pistol-grip and straight comb stock, which enhanced both aesthetics and ergonomics. Initially, the Model 7400 was only available with a 22-inch barrel, but in 1988, a shorter 18-inch ba …