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Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Harrington & Richardson Topper Model 58 is a classic single-shot shotgun that embodies simplicity and reliability, making it a popular choice among hunters and shooting enthusiasts. Chambered in 410 bore and accepts 3" shells, this particular Topper Model 58 features a 26-inch barrel with a blue and stunning color case-hardened finish, providing both durability and a traditional aesthetic. A gold bead front sight also provides fast and very accurate aiming, increa …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Caliber - .357 Magnum/.38 Special, double-action revolver built on the square butt K Target frame with 4-screws. Blue or nickel finish, originally available in 4" ribbed barrel only, with a 1/8" Baughman Quick Draw on a plain ramp base front sight with micrometer click adjustable rear sight, later production with a 2-1/2" or 6-inch pinned barrel with a Patridge front sight, (3-inch barrel lengths are scarce with Ist production thought to be serial number K544677 in 1965, …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Smith & Wesson Model 27 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson. It was the first purpose-built revolver to fire the .357 Magnum cartridge. Designed in 1935, it was commonly called the "Registered Magnum." The Model 27 replaced the Registered Magnum in 1939, which was the Registered Magnum but was standardized for economic reasons due to the ease of production. M …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The HK-91 traces its lineage back to the early 1950s when German and Spanish engineers collaborated on the development of the CETME Model A, which briefly served as the standard-issue rifle for the German armed forces. This collaboration led to refinements resulting in the CETME Model B and later the Model C, ultimately becoming the "Gewehr 3" (Rifle - Model 3), or G3, when it was adopted by the German military. Early G3 models featured a flip-up rear sight, similar to th …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:Smith & Wesson Model 60 (No Dash) .38 Special Revolver. This small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothesmen and off-duty police officers, made its public debut at The International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in 1950. At the conference, the Smith & Wesson sales force asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver. The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chief’s Special. Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in …