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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Caliber - 38 S&W Special, double-action revolver built on the shrouded hammer alloy I frame with 4-screws, 5-shot fluted steel cylinder with a nominal length of 1.53", alloy frame with 2" steel pinned barrel with some production of 3-inch barrels reported, blue or nickel aluminum finish, walnut magna style grips with S&W medallions and Diamond around the screw escutcheon, 3 versions of the flat latch thumbpiece are found, round butt JAS frame, Airweight stamped on …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Model 1870 rifle and carbine marked a notable improvement over the earlier “Trapdoor Springfield” models, yet the use of the .50-70 Gov’t cartridge revealed its inadequacies, prompting a trial in 1872 to select a more effective standard for the U.S. Army’s infantry and cavalry. In 1873, the slightly modified Model 1870 designs were adopted, now chambered for the newly developed .45-70 Government cartridge, which offered superior ballistic performance. This cartridge, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Illinois Arms Co. AR-180 is a striking semi-automatic rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, featuring a sleek blue finish that complements its smooth laminate stock and grips. With a compact barrel length of 17½ inches, the AR-180 is designed for both accuracy and maneuverability, making it an appealing choice for recreational shooting and training. The rifle is equipped with a protected post front sight paired with an adjustable aperture rear sight, allowing for precise …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Fabrique Nationale Model 1949, commonly known as the FN-49, SAFN, or AFN (the automatic rifle version), is an autoloading battle rifle designed by Belgian firearms designer Dieudonné Saive in 1947. It was adopted by several militaries, including those of Argentina, Belgium, the Belgian Congo, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Luxembourg, and Venezuela. The selective fire variant produced for Belgium was designated the AFN. Although the FN-49 was praised for its high …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Caliber - .357 Magnum/.38 Special, double-action revolver built on the square butt K Target frame with 4-screws. Blue or nickel finish, originally available in 4" ribbed barrel only, with a 1/8" Baughman Quick Draw on a plain ramp base front sight with micrometer click adjustable rear sight, later production with a 2-1/2" or 6-inch pinned barrel with a Patridge front sight, (3-inch barrel lengths are scarce with Ist production thought to be serial number K544677 in 1965, …