American Rifleman

5 days ago | americanrifleman.org | Garry James

Gun: Model 1854 Lorenz rifle musketManufacturer: Carl Heiser (Austria)Caliber: .58Manufactured: 1861Condition: NRA Fine (Antique Gun Standards)Value: $1,850The Austrian Model 1854 Lorenz rifle musket, designed by Lt. Joseph Lorenz around 1852, saw use in numerous European conflicts and was the third most common longarm seen in the American Civil War—its popularity being right behind that of the U.S. Model 1861 Springfield rifle musket and British Pattern 1853 Enfield.

1 week ago | americanrifleman.org | Mark Keefe

I write this with a heavy heart. Our friend Frank Brownell, just a few days shy of his 86th birthday, died Wednesday in Grinnell, Iowa. Many knew Frank, or of Frank. But they all knew his last name. It’s now synonymous with so many things. Of course, he also was the father of past NRA President Pete Brownell. Although Frank never served on the NRA board, he was a leader when it came to NRA.

1 week ago | americanrifleman.org | Guy Sagi

The National Shooting Sports Foundation estimates 1,071,685 gun sales in May resulted in the FBI processing the purchaser’s name through its National Instant Criminal Background System (NICS). In May 2024, the figure—as estimated by NSSF after subtracting purpose codes for carry permit applications, renewals and other routine use of the system—was 1,089,117. The numbers reflect a 1.6 percent, year-over-year decline for the 31-day period.

1 week ago | americanrifleman.org | B. Gil Horman

Lone Wolf Arms is an American manufacturer that has been in the business of improving upon Glock’s "perfection" for nearly three decades. The company started out by offering a few upgrades. But over time, the company's catalog of components has expanded significantly. Once Lone Wolf started making its own serial-numbered frames, the company began offering factory complete pistols like the LTD19 V1 and Dusk models.

1 week ago | americanrifleman.org | Guy Sagi

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is taking pre-orders for new M1 Garands produced by Heritage Arms USA, an Alabama manufacturer. For CMP, which has sold U.S. government surplus rifles and pistols for decades, it’s a brand-new venture. M1 Garands by CMP rifles are a commercial reproduction of the original, right down to the distinctive “ping” the gun makes when ejecting the clip. Original drawings and specifications were used to ensure the freshly forged receivers reflect the historic design.