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The Italian Job: Uberti 1873 Underlever Rifle
Mark Underwood takes a look at the Italian made 1873 underlever reproductions made by Uberti. Article kindly supplied by Rifle Shooter Magazine.Continue reading -
How To Load Your Muzzle Loading Gun
Muzzle loading may seem arcane and complicated to shooters familiar with breech loading the guns and the simplicity of just loading a cartridge, but there isn’t really that much to it.Continue reading -
The Balkan Flintlock Pistol
The Balkans is an area with a rich and bloody history, and the weapons a person carried were a visual display of their wealth and ability in a constantly conflicted region.Continue reading -
.36 or .44 Muzzle Loading Revolvers, Things To Consider
Possibly one of the most frequently asked questions relating to black powder revolvers is whether .36 or .44 calibre is better, so here we'll try to dispel some of the misconceptions or untruths surrounding them.Continue reading -
Muzzle Loading Cleaners and Lubricants Explained
We sell a lot of different lubricants and cleaners, but what do they all do? With lubricants and cleaners, each product has it’s own purpose.Continue reading -
How to Value An Antique Gun
Have you found an antique gun and have no idea what it’s worth, or have been left something and would like to sell? We’re always on the look out for quality antiques, so get in touch todayContinue reading -
Matchless Matchlock Muzzle Loading Merriment
Matchlocks experienced their heyday in the 17th century, and were popular during the English Civil War, before more 'reliable' doglock and flintlock actions took over. If you're never considered a matchlock musket before, read this blog.Continue reading -
Real Avid Gunsmithing Tools For Avid Shooters
Mark Underwood takes a look at the American made range of Real Avid gunsmithing tools. This extract has kindly been supplied by Gun Mart.Continue reading -
The Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Percussion Revolver
Not only can you own one of the most iconic pistols ever made, you've even a choice of makers. Let's have a look at the differences between the reproduction and the original, then the differences between the Pietta version and the Uberti.Continue reading -
Antique Wheellocks - Cutting Edge Technology
Early gunmakers would most likely have been schooled as clockmakers (hence the reason a number of gun parts share names with clock parts), and this is evident in the wheel lock mechanism.Continue reading -
Which .30 Cal Bullets Should I Buy For My Gun: .30 Calibre Demystified
.30 cal is probably the most popular bullet diameter the world over. A projectile slightly under a third of an inch is a pretty universal standard for small arms ammunition, and has been ever since the invention of smokeless powder.Continue reading -
Which Nipple Key Do I Need For My Percussion Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol or Revolver?
Picking the right nipple key for your gun can be troublesome, read on to make sure you get the right one.Continue reading
