Type Revolver Place of origin United States Service history In service 1917–Present Wars World War IWorld War IIKorean WarVietnam War Production history Designed 1917 Produced 1917–1920 No. built ~300,000 total (c. 150,000 per manufacturer) Variants Slightly differing versions of the M1917 were made by … Continue reading M1917
Type Semi-automatic pistol Place of origin United States Production history Designer John Browning Manufacturer Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut Produced 1903–45 No. built ~570,000 Specifications Mass 24 oz (680 g) Length 7 in (180 mm) (Type I)6.75 in (171 mm) (Types 2 – 5) Barrel length 4 in … Continue reading Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Type Submachine gun Place of origin United States Service history In service 1941–1953 Wars World War IIHukbalahap RebellionMalayan EmergencyCosta Rican Civil WarVietnam War Production history Designer Eugene Reising Designed 1940 Manufacturer Harrington & Richardson Produced 1941–1945 Specifications Mass 3.1 kg (6.83 lb) (M50)2.8 kg (6.2 lb) (M55) Length 959 mm (37.8 in)787 mm (31.0 in) stock retracted (M55) Barrel length 279 mm (11.0 in) (M50) Cartridge .45 ACP Action Delayed blowback, closed bolt Rate of fire 550 rounds/min (M50)500 rounds/min (M55) Muzzle velocity 280 m/s (919 ft/s) Maximum firing range 300 yards Feed system 12- or 20-round detachable box magazine, 30-round aftermarket detachable box magazine Sights Front blade, rear notch Continue reading Reising Model 50
Type Lever-action rifle Place of origin United States Service history Wars Spanish–American WarPhilippine–American WarMexican RevolutionWorld War IFinnish Civil WarRussian Civil WarPolish–Soviet WarSpanish Civil WarWorld War II Production history Designer John Browning Designed 1895 Manufacturer Winchester Repeating Arms Company;Browning Arms Company Produced 1895–1940 (Original; … Continue reading Winchester Model 1895
Type Lever-action hunting rifle Place of origin United States Service history In service United StatesFrance Wars Indian WarsWorld War IWorld War II Production history Designer John Browning Designed 1894 Produced 1894–2006, 2011– No. built 7,500,000+ Specifications Weight 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) Length 37.8 in (960 mm) Barrel length 20 in (510 mm) … Continue reading Winchester Model 1894
Type Carbine Place of origin United States Production history Designer John Mahlon Marlin Designed 1894 Manufacturer Marlin Firearms Produced 1894–present Specifications Mass 6 lbs (2.72 kg)6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) Length 36 in (914 mm)37.5 in (952 mm)39.5 in (1003 mm) Barrel length 18.5 … Continue reading Marlin Model 1894
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