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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Sarsilmaz 2802 is a 12-gauge over-and-under shotgun imported by Armsport Inc., offering a blend of quality craftsmanship and performance at an affordable price. Designed for versatility in the field and on the range, this shotgun features a 28" vent-ribbed barrel with modified and full fixed choke bores, making it a great choice for upland bird hunting or clay shooting. The brass bead front sight provides clear sight alignment, ensuring quick target acquisition …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Western Auto Revelation Model 310ER is a reliable pump-action shotgun that comes chambered in .410 Bore and accepts 2 3/4" shells, offering both reliability and style. It features a 26-inch barrel with a ventilated rib and full choke, which helps ensure smooth operation and improved accuracy. The shotgun has a blue finish that not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides protection against wear and rust. For aiming, it comes equipped with a brass bead f …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Model 20 pump-action shotgun stands as a prime example of American craftsmanship and innovation in the post-war era. Released in the 1940s and available in 12, 16, and 20 gauges, it was produced until the early 1960s, when Sears phased out the J.C. Higgins sporting goods line and replaced it with the Ted Williams brand in 1962. The Model 20 came in various configurations, offering different barrel lengths, at least one muzzle device option (the Power-Pak), and the th …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Thompson Center was proud to introduce a completely new muzzleloading shooting concept called the System I In-Line Rifle. This new concept features complete takedown capabilities, with a removable breech plug and an interchangeable barrel system. After studying the requirements needed to make a removable breech plug that would combine safety, reliability, and ease of cleaning, they are introducing an innovation in breech plug design called the taper-lock breech …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1880, Daniel Myron Lefever patented the first commercially successful hammerless breach-loading shotgun. He had been involved in several unsuccessful firearms businesses after the Civil War, but his new shotgun design quickly became popular. Unfortunately, “Uncle Dan” lost control of the Lefever Arms Co. in 1883 after a fire. The founder was named Superintendent of the company bearing his name, but A. Ames Howlett became president. After years of success, …