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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 1873 is often referred to as “the gun that won the west,” and while the huge numbers produced and the overall popularity of the model in the American West may suggest there is some truth in that statement, it is in all reality hyperbole. Introduced in 1873, the Model 1873 was a significant improvement on the earlier Winchester Model 1866. The primary improvements revolved around the introduction of a reloadable centerfire cartridge (the W …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Whether you choose one chambered for .22 LR, .22 Magnum, or .17HMR, the Henry Golden Boy is a masterpiece of fine crafted gunsmithing. Any shooting enthusiast who closely examines one is immediately impressed with the excellent fit, finish and overall visually elegant design. The Golden Boy rifle’s awesome 20-inch blued octagonal barrel, American walnut stock, brass buttplate and gleaming Brasslite receiver will transport you back to the wild and wooley days of Ame …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Since 1782, 6 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed by our founding fathers, the American bald eagle has been the symbol of America. Its majestic appearance, power, and perseverance personifies the United States of America’s great presence on the world stage. The Henry American Eagle rifle portrays the unique nature of our national bird of prey with a wood finish not found on any other offerings, closely mimicking the look of ivory. The complex pro …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle, also known as the Winchester 94 or Model 94, is a lever-action repeating rifle that was designed by John Browning in 1894. It originally used two metallic black powder cartridges, the .32-40 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester, but in 1895, it became the first rifle to use the smokeless powder round, the .30 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), which later became known as the .30-30. The rifle was produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company u …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 94 chambered in 30-30 is one of the most iconic American rifles to have ever existed. They have seen extensive use across North America for target shooting, competition shooting, as well as medium to large game hunting. If you need a proven rifle that can just about "do it all," the Winchester 94 is it. Dramatic triumphs of the American frontier are part of Winchester's past. For Winchester rifles and carbines were there. in the wild, reckless West o …