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Bryant Ridge's analysisWhile this was taking place, the Argentine Small Arms Commission contacted Mauser in 1886 to replace their Remington Rolling Block rifles. 180,000 rifles and 30,000 carbines, all chambered in 7.65×53mm Mauser, were ordered. As with other early Mausers, the arms designated Mauser Modelo 1891 were made by the Ludwig Loewe company and the Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken. M1891 carbines were still in service with the Argentine Police in the 1960s. Bolivia bought 15,000 A …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisWhile this was taking place, the Argentine Small Arms Commission contacted Mauser in 1886 to replace their Remington Rolling Block rifles. 180,000 rifles and 30,000 carbines, all chambered in 7.65×53mm Mauser, were ordered. As with other early Mausers, the arms designated Mauser Modelo 1891 were made by the Ludwig Loewe company and the Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken. M1891 carbines were still in service with the Argentine Police in the 1960s. Bolivia bought 15,000 A …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Jukar single shot muzzleloading pistol encapsulates the essence of traditional firearms craftsmanship and historical allure. With its roots tracing back to the Spanish colonial era, Jukar pistols embody a bygone era of frontier exploration and adventure. These pistols are revered for their simplicity and reliability, featuring a rugged design and smooth lines that evoke images of pioneers and frontiersmen. Whether used for historical reenactments, target shooting, or s …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe family of Colt Pocket Percussion Revolvers evolved from the earlier commercial revolvers marketed by the Patent Arms Manufacturing Company of Paterson, N.J. The smaller versions of Colt's first revolvers are also called "Baby Patersons" by collectors and were produced first in .28 to .31 caliber and later in .36 caliber by means of rebating the frame and adding a "step" to the cylinder to increase the diameter. The .31 caliber carried over into Samuel Colt's second ven …