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Bryant Ridge's analysis: The Type I rifle is a strange hybrid with an interesting history. The Imperial Japanese Army controlled the arsenals that made small arms and got priority in deliveries. When the war in China heated up in 1937, the Imperial Japanese Navy could not get enough domestically-produced rifles from the Army-controlled arsenals, so they went to Europe and looked at foreign sources. They liked German rifles but found them too expensive, so they signed contracts with the Czechs an …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The best-known Lee–Enfield rifle, the SMLE Mk III, was introduced on 26 January 1907, along with a Pattern 1907 bayonet, and featured a simplified rear sight arrangement and a fixed, rather than a bolt-head-mounted sliding, charger guide. The design of the handguards and the magazine were also improved, and the chamber was adapted to fire the new Mk VII high-velocity spitzer .303 ammunition. Many early models, Magazine Lee–Enfields (MLEs), …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington Rolling Block rifles boast a rich history that dates back to the mid-19th century, developed by E. Remington and Sons during a period of significant technological advancement in firearms. The design evolved from the split breech carbine used by the U.S. Cavalry during the American Civil War, which was created by Joseph Rider and Leonard Geiger in 1863. This earlier model featured a self-cocking mechanism but lacked a hammer spur. In 1865, Rider enhanced thi …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Marlin Camp Carbine, a self-loading carbine, was manufactured by Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. It was chambered for either 9mm or .45 ACP and was designed as a utility firearm to be used for foraging or defense around hunting camps. However, the carbine has been discontinued since 1999. The carbine operates by direct blowback and usually comes with a receiver drilled and tapped for a scope mount. The stock is made of walnut-finished Maine birch …

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 …