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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Luger, also known as the Pistole Parabellum or Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), is a recoil-operated semi-automatic pistol with a toggle-lock mechanism. It was produced in various models by different nations from 1898 to 1949. Georg Luger first patented the design as an improvement of the Borchardt C-93 pistol. It was initially produced as the Parabellum Automatic Pistol, Borchardt-Luger System by the German arms manufacturer Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabrik …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 586 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. The Model 586 has a carbon steel construction and is available in a blued or nickel finish; it is essentially the same firearm as the Model 686, which has stainless steel construction. It is also known as the Distinguished Combat Magnum. The Model 586 uses S&W's L (medium) revolver frame, with a K …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisP9M and FP9 pistols are made by the Hungarian FEG company (originally known as Fegyver es Gazkeszuelekgyara NV, now FEGARMY Arms Factory, Ltd.). These pistols were also exported under the designations of PJK-9HP. In Europe, FEG FP9 guns were also marketed under the name of Mauser as the Mauser 80SA pistols. The only difference between the P9M and FP9 is the ventilated rib at the top of the slide on FP9, otherwise guns are identical. The P9M is an almost exact copy of the f …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Marlin Model 336 is a lever-action rifle and carbine made by Marlin Firearms. Since its introduction in 1948, it has been offered in a number of different calibers and barrel lengths, but is commonly chambered in .30-30 Winchester or .35 Remington, using a 20- or 24-inch barrel. Currently, the model with a 24-inch barrel is only available in .30-30 Winchester. The Model 336 is currently not in production. An evolution of the Model 36 rifle, the Model 336 is easily dist …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisAmerica Remembers proudly presents the American Eagle Pistol. This Colt .45 Pistol is a classic Patriotic Tribute firearm. Congress declared the Eagle the official symbol of the United States in 1782. It is the central figure of the Great Seal, the Seal of the President of the United States, the Army, Navy, Air Force and many official government agencies. The proud Eagle, with piercing eyes, looks over toward the muzzle as his wings wrap around the barrel and slide of th …