Black powder rifles and cartridges 

 

Powder and Lead

 

General information

 

The Unblinking Eye Gun Pages by Ed Buffaloe - A wonderful resource for many hard to find and lesser known items. 

 

Resources by Country

 

 

 

 

 

MFC data sheet (in depth) GCA data sheet (one sheet)  Wood cleaning article from the CMP

 

The Civilian Marksmanship Program

CMP The armor's corner

CMP Wood cleaning article

 

  

  TheUSRifleCal30M1.com

 

 

 

 

 

Erl Svendsen Firearms Archive

 

 

 

The Lee-Enfield Rifle

 

Enfield-Stuff - The Lee-Enfield Rifle history and the individuals who carries them. 

 

 

Italian Firearms

Carcanos 

 

 

il91 -  Excellent information on history, variants, markings, proofs, etc. In Italian and can be translated with google. 

 

Finnish Firearms

 

Finnish Firearms Research - Provenance, letters of authenticity, etc. 

 

Japanese Firearms

A guide to the Japanese Type 99 Arisaka - Great information and a collectors forum.  

 

Soviet Firearms

 

  

 

The United States National Archives

 

 

Factory letters

Colt Archive  Ithaca (Lefever, Western Arms)  L.C. Smith Marlin Savage (A.H.Fox, Stevens)  Smith & Wesson historical foundation Winchester

 

 

 

Stolen gun database

Although not 100% complete, its the best we have outside law enforcement personnel and it never hurts to check on possible purchases in the future. 

 

Springfield Research Services 

 

Springfield Armory National Historic Site - Some interesting and unique variations on display here. 

  

Mental Health

 

Hold My Guns - If you, or someone you know is struggling with depression and/or suicidal thoughts, please know there are safe storage options and good people out there willing to help.  

Know the warning signs

24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Dial 998 or visit 998 lifeline.org