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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 52, introduced in 1920, is a renowned bolt-action .22 caliber rifle celebrated for its exceptional accuracy and craftsmanship. Originally developed to meet the U.S. Army's need for a smallbore training rifle, it quickly gained popularity among civilian target shooters. The rifle featured a five-shot box magazine, a "Speedlock" bolt mechanism introduced in 1929 to reduce lock time, and adjustable sights. Over its production run, the Model 52 evolved t …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1965, K. W. Thompson Tool was seeking a product to manufacture, and gun designer Warren Center was looking for someone to build his Contender pistol. It was a perfect match. The facilities at K. W. Thompson Tool were expanded, and Thompson/Center Arms was formed. Two years later, the first Contender Pistol was shipped, marking the beginning of a trend in high-performance hunting handguns that continues to grow every year. To date, over 400,000 Contender pistols h …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Remington U.S. Model 1863 percussion rifled-musket, commonly referred to as the “Zouave”, was produced by the Remington Arms Company between 1862 and 1865 under contract with the U.S. government. Approximately 12,500 of these rifles were manufactured. While the rifle is frequently linked to the brightly uniformed, French-influenced Zouave regiments of the Civil War, there is little definitive evidence to suggest it was widely issued to them in combat. The …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Argentine Mauser Model 1909 was a bolt-action battle rifle based on the German Gewehr 98 design, specifically adapted for the Argentine Army. It was produced both in Germany and Argentina, with the majority of the rifles—around 200,000—being manufactured by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) in Berlin. The Model 1909 was a slightly modified version of the Gewehr 98, with key design changes to suit Argentine specifications. Notably, the Lange Visi …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Ruger Blackhawk, introduced in 1955, is a six-shot, single-action revolver that quickly earned a reputation for reliability and durability. Manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., the Blackhawk's simple yet robust design made it a hit in the firearms market. Initially chambered in .357 Magnum, the revolver was versatile and produced in a variety of finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths, allowing it to appeal to a wide range of shooters. In 1956, with the launch of t …