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Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Winchester 370 is a single-shot, break-action shotgun that was manufactured from 1968 to 1973. It is chambered in 12 gauge and accepts 2 3/4" and 3" shotshells, making it a versatile option for hunting, practice, or range use. A durable blue finish with a smooth wood buttstock and forearm gives it a classic look, reminiscent of old-school shotguns. This particular example features a stamp on the left side of the buttstock that reads "City of Dearborn" and an 18 1/4" ba …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Model 94 Rifles and Carbines being made today surpass the quality and craftsmanship of any Model 94 made before. The button-rifled barrels are triple-checked at the factory, ensuring optimal accuracy. The smooth walnut stocks combine to complement the richly blued steel of the receiver and hardware. Round locking bolt trunnions help ensure a smooth, quick lever throw, imitated but unparalleled by the competition. The edges of the lever are radiused, making the operatio …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisWinchester's Model 9422 was introduced in 1972. It was designed to capture the image of the traditional lever-actions with exposed hammer, straight grip, tube magazine and barrel bands. Unlike older Winchester lever actions it came grooved for scope mounting. It was offered in .22 Long Rifle and .22 WMR, and was priced at the high end of the .22 LR sporting rifle market. The 9422 action design was original and extremely reliable. The feed system handled the cartridge from …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisIt's a country where a man has room to grow. A hefty, hard-muscled land big enough to hold both ranchers and oil-riggers. Symphonies and spacemen. The Alamo and Astrodome. Where past and present meet and reach out for the stars. Texas. Frontier of freedom for 125 years. A land of diverse heritage even before achieving statehood on December 29, 1845, Texas stands enriched by the bearers of six different flags. A land where men of wisdom and faith like Stephen F. Austin nurt …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Winchester Model 54 rifles were the first successful bolt-action sporting rifles manufactured by Winchester and were available from 1925 until the Model 70’s began appearing on dealers’ racks in 1937. The model 54 was really a form of sporterized Mauser and lacked refinements being sought by the bolt action-minded sportsmen. The Model 70 offered stronger action, more checkering, improved safety, and a much-improved trigger.Of course, the Winchester Model 70 rifle needs …