Military Firearms
Military firearms articles and collectible vintage military firearm stories from Gun Digest books and magazines. Read stories about Civil War firearms, World War I firearms, World War II firearms, German guns, German handguns, Ruger history, Colt firearms history, military gun values and pricing and more.

Fun with Semi-Automatic Sub Guns
Phillip Peterson reports on the history and performance of three unique semi-auto sub guns.

The M1903A4 Sniper Rifle: An Old Soldier Still Hits the Mark
Pressed into sniper service during WWII, this old workhorse is a history story told in wood and steel.

SHOT Show 2011: Gibbs Reproduction M1903A4 and M1D Garand Snipers!
The Gibbs Rifle Company is giving shooters and collectors a reproduction of two WWII marksmanship rifles in an affordable package. And they can shoot, too!

The Needle Gun Started It All
The first breech-loading rifle to fire a self-contained cartridge is a great collector piece.

Loads for the Military Bring-Backs
The Mauser and the Arisaka both offer great opportunities for handloaders. Here are a few loads you can start with to bring these guns to life.

SKS Collecting: The Last Hold Out?
Having held out for years, Dan Shideler gives the SKS a chance.
You, Me and the CMP
Did you know that even today most Gun Digest readers can buy military surplus M-1 Garand rifles, M-1903 Springfield rifles, M-1917 rifles, surplus military 22 LR target rifles, ammunition, and gun parts taken directly from surplus U.S. government stocks at excellent prices?









