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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: According to our research, just two years into the 1939-45 War, Britain was suffering a serious shortage of suitable training rifles.  With all local manufacturers committed to the far higher priority of Service arms production, there were simply not enough small caliber rifles to go around. Local Defense Volunteer units (latterly the Home Guard) were utilizing almost anything on which they could lay their hands , and such small bore rifles as were in stock wit …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger M77 Mark II is a refined evolution of Ruger's original M77 bolt-action rifle, introduced in the early 1990s as an upgraded and modernized version of its predecessor. Featuring a strong, controlled-round-feed Mauser-style action, a three-position safety, and integral scope mounts machined directly into the receiver, the Mark II was designed with rugged reliability and practical hunting performance in mind. Available in a wide variety of calibers, finishes, and s …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Brescia Arsenal, located in Brescia, Italy, served as a major center of small arms production for the Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army) from the early 19th century through the end of World War II. Originally built as a Servite convent in the 15th century, the site was secularized during the Napoleonic era and repurposed as military barracks. By 1812, it began producing firearms, and over time, it became one of Italy’s principal arms manufacturing facilities, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Maple is an exceptional bolt-action rifle that blends classic design elements with modern performance. Chambered in the powerful .308 Win, this rifle is built to deliver outstanding accuracy, whether you're on the range or in the field. The rifle's most striking feature is its beautiful AAAA maple stock, which comes with a high gloss finish to showcase the wood's natural grain and is paired with elegant shadowline checkering. The stock …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Argentine Small Arms Commission approached Mauser to replace their aging Remington Rolling Block rifles, resulting in an order for approximately 220,000 rifles and carbines chambered in 7.65x53mm Argentine. These weapons, designated Mauser Modelo 1891, were produced by the Ludwig Loewe Company and Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) in Berlin. The rifles featured a 29-inch barrel, straight bolt handle, and full-length military-type stock. At the same time, th …