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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.

The PPSh-41 rifle, also known as a pa-pa-sha, has been introduced by TNW. The stock is an original Polish part. The barrel, barrel shroud, and receiver are all new.

Fun with Semi-Automatic Sub Guns

Phillip Peterson reports on the history and performance of three unique semi-auto sub guns.

The Springfield M1903-A4 Sniper Rifle

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.

The Gibbs Reproduction 1903A4 Springfield Sniper rifle, featured at SHOT Show 2011.

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 Needle Gun Started It All

The first breech-loading rifle to fire a self-contained cartridge is a great collector piece.

Afghan Army Shifting to the M-16, Returning Canadian Battle Rifles

By Brian McCombe

Loads for the Military Bring-Backs

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.

A Look at the Avtomat Kalashnikova

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Barrel Profile of A Kalashnikov

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SKS Collecting: The Last Hold Out?

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?