Great names in Gunmaking: Alexander John Forsyth
Back in the first decade of the 19th Century, the Reverend Alexander James Forsyth made a discovery that would lead to an ignition system that is still very much in use today. Derek Landers tells the story…
The Guards Museum
John Norris presents May 2017’s heaped helping of all the must-know news from the militaria and re-enactment realms…
Minority Report
John Norris looks at re-enactment groups who re-create lesser known conflicts, periods and military units…
Hammer Guns
Jules Whicker’s been busy reading up on classic British shotguns in Diggory Hadoke’s latest book…
Re-enacting Recent History
John Norris looks at how more modern conflicts are portrayed by re-enactment groups…
Wallis & Wallis Report
Wallis & Wallis – Zulu Auction January 2014
Auctions – Rock Island
Colt 16 inch “Buntline Special” Single Action Army Revolver sells for World Record $546,250
Re-enacting air forces
John Norris meets the re-enactors that portray the pilots, aircrew and ground staff of WWII air forces…
The Watercress Line
Uberti Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Graham Allen straps on a six-shooter in the shape of the Uberti Colt Single Action Army, but don’t worry, he’s only firing blanks!