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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Winchester 370 is a single-shot, break-action shotgun that was manufactured from 1968 to 1973. It is chambered in 12 gauge and accepts 2 3/4" and 3" shotshells, making it a versatile option for hunting, practice, or range use. A durable blue finish with a smooth wood buttstock and forearm gives it a classic look, reminiscent of old-school shotguns. This particular example features a stamp on the left side of the buttstock that reads "City of Dearborn" and an 18 1/4" ba …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisSilver Seitz guns are 100% American-made. Pull or release trigger remain crisp with a fast lock time over years of shooting. Receivers are made of space-age stainless steel or titanium for weight reduction. Recoil is drastically reduced. Titanium coating reduces wear and adds durability. High-grade English walnut stock with an adjustable comb is standard. Choice of 33", 34" or 35" barrel. Rib Height: 50% high to 140% high. 3 types of adjustable ribbed barrels 60/40% to 90/ …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisWinchester's Model 9422 was introduced in 1972. It was designed to capture the image of the traditional lever-actions with exposed hammer, straight grip, tube magazine and barrel bands. Unlike older Winchester lever actions it came grooved for scope mounting. It was offered in .22 Long Rifle and .22 WMR, and was priced at the high end of the .22 LR sporting rifle market. The 9422 action design was original and extremely reliable. The feed system handled the cartridge from …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe SKS was widely exported and was also produced by some former Eastern Bloc nations as well as China, where it was designated the "Type 56", East Germany as the Karabiner S, and North Korea as the "Type 63". The SKS is currently popular in the civilian surplus market in many countries, including the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. It was one of the first weapons chambered for the 7.62×39mm M43 round, which was also used later in the AK-47.The SKS has a convention …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIn 1982, Colt released an upgraded version of their successful Mark III series, known as the Mark V series. The new "V" frame model had several major changes from its predecessor. These changes included the replacement of the sintered steel hammer and trigger with cast steel, the introduction of Colt's first short action which resulted in a shorter hammer fall, the replacement of the mainspring, mainspring guide, and location of the mainspring seat with a longer spring and …