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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Pistole Parabellum—or Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), commonly known as just Luger or Luger P08 is a toggle-locked recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol. The Luger was produced in several models and by several nations from 1898 to 1949. The design was first patented by Georg Luger. It was meant to be an improvement of the Borchardt C-93 pistol, and was initially produced as the Parabellum Automatic Pistol, Borchardt-Luger System by the German arms manufacturer …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Yugo M48BO, where "BO" signifies "bez oznake" or "no markings," is a unique variant of the Yugoslav M48 rifle series. This designation indicates that the rifle lacks the typical markings, such as manufacturer stamps or military unit insignias, that are commonly found on other M48 models. The M48BO was developed as a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, reflecting the design principles of the German Mauser K98k but adapted for Yugoslav use in the post-World …

Bryant Ridge's analysisWhile this was taking place, the Argentine Small Arms Commission contacted Mauser in 1886 to replace their Remington Rolling Block rifles. 180,000 rifles and 30,000 carbines, all chambered in 7.65×53mm Mauser, were ordered. As with other early Mausers, the arms designated Mauser Modelo 1891 were made by the Ludwig Loewe company and the Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken. M1891 carbines were still in service with the Argentine Police in the 1960s. Bolivia bought 15,000 A …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe National Match M1911 Pistols are hand-fitted and tuned for the National Match competitions, which began at Caldwell, NJ, and became the Camp Perry match. Among their numbers are some of the most beautiful and accurate pistols ever built. The Colt Gold Cup is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic in the world and is the standard for competitive guns. The first pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the deal …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe CZ Vz. 50, also known as the CZ 50, is a distinguished Czechoslovakian semi-automatic pistol with a .32 ACP chambering, renowned for its robust design and historical significance. This pistol, developed in the aftermath of World War II by Ceská zbrojovka Uherský Brod, was designed by the Kratochvíl brothers, Jan and Jaroslav. The Vz. 50, where "Vz" stands for "vzor," meaning model in Czech and Slovak, showcases a blend of features inspired by the Walther PP and PPK. It …