Periodically Bonham’s feature an “Antique Arms and Armour” auction and one is coming up in London on Thursday 23rd July 2015. Amongst the more desirable items to be offered in this auction are two Tranter revolvers,…
The 38 Super and its Parent the 38ACP
I think the 38 Super is one of the most useful pistol cartridges out there. I say this not just from the perspective of performance and accuracy; and not just from notions of what has more…
Reloading for the 455 Webley Revolvers
After World War II the British government were keen to sell off all surplus military equipment to get some hard cash to begin the process of financial recovery. The “big gun ships” of empire were almost…
The “Wobbly Webley”
The Webley revolver in it’s break action form is one of the best revolvers ever made – at least in my book. That being said, perhaps only someone of British extraction would make a claim such…
Colt Model 1877 Thunderer double action revolver
The Colt Model 1877 was Colt’s first attempt at making a double action revolver. It was designed by William Mason who was one of the designers of the iconic single action “Peacemaker”. It is one of…
Cartridge Conversions
One of the really enjoyable challenges that some Iron, Oil and Gunpowder aficionados go for is the problem solving it takes to get an old obsolete rifle or pistol shooting again. It is a challenge that…