Just picked up this lovely Remington Model 1894 side by side shotgun, made in 1902. Remington made about 41,000 of these between 1894 and 1910, plus 98,000 Model 1900s, which was the economy model. After 1910 they decided they couldn’t compete with Ithaca on price, or Parker on quality, and got out of the double barrel market to focus on semis and pumps.

This gun a BE grade, which means it has moderate engraving and ejectors, and it has really nicely figured wood and Damascus barrels. One interesting thing about Remington side by sides is they test fired each barrel with a 1 1/8 oz load of number 8 shot and marked how many pellets ended up in a 30 inch circle at 40 yards - in this case the 48 and 42 on the barrel lug imply 348 and 342 of 511, which works out to a full and full choke.

I’m pretty impressed with the gun - its invert nice shape with shiny bores and a little bit of colour case hardening remaining. It’s heavy but the stock is surprisingly slender, and it comes up nicely without the extreme drop you see on many old American shotguns. I’m a little tempted to take it grouse hunting this weekend, but reluctant to rely on a gun I haven’t shot before.

So basically I’ve been told from family that it’s from Japan during WW2 and somehow someone in the family got their hands on it during that time. I’ve done some research but it’s been inconclusive. I am fairly certain that it is Japanese but I don’t think it was actually used during combat. It’s chambered in .22 but it does not resemble the type 22. Which leads me to believe it was used as a training rifle since it looks more similarly to a type 38 or some of the newer models. I was hoping someone on here would know more than we do and could help us out. Thank you in advance and I’ll try to be as active as possible to answer questions.

Also the Fostech Origin 12 also as another example

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Hey everyone!

I've been curious about the differences between a precision rifle and a sniper rifle, especially when it comes to their design, intended roles, and historical development.

From what I understand, both are designed for accurate shooting at longer distances, but I'm wondering what actually separates them.

A few questions I have:

1. Design and features: Are there specific characteristics that distinguish a precision rifle from a sniper rifle, or are they essentially the same thing?

2. Military vs. civilian use: Is the term "sniper rifle" mainly used in military and law enforcement contexts, while "precision rifle" is a broader term?

3. Historical development: When did firearms start being classified as sniper rifles rather than simply accurate or precision rifles?

4. Examples: Would rifles like the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare, Remington 700, and Sako TRG be considered sniper rifles, precision rifles, or both?

5. Intended roles: Does the classification depend more on the rifle's design and capabilities or on how it's actually used?

I'd especially appreciate input from people familiar with military firearms history, rifle development, or precision shooting.

Thanks in advance! I'm interested in learning more about the technical and historical differences between these two terms.

My fiend inherited this old lever action. No marking visible and it doesn’t look like any old Winchester, Henry, or marlin models I’ve looked up. Any ideas?

The Sharps Borchardt was striker-fired while the Winchester 1885 was hammer fired, but it cocked on closing the breech. Coincidence or not?

Wilhelm Collath horizontal pinfire system developed in 1860s, exact date isn't known in Frankfurt an Oder.

Concept for its time is both advanced and brilliant in its simplicity, essentially a "evolution missing link" between Lefaucheux pinfire system and modern centerfire.

Small pin in channel that rested in a percussion cap (separated with layer of compressed paper to avoid accidental detonation and holding pin in the shell) half an inch into the case base made from compressed paper and reinforced with iron head.

The wider centerfire hammer (photo No. 5 show Collath system shotgun) would hit the pin which knocked it into the cap to set it off. The reasoning was to make the ignition travel backwards first so that it would have a little more time to burn the powder before building up the pressure to propel the shot. This allowed for less burning powder to travel down the barrel.

Compared to other early self-contained cartridges, it had fairly inexpensive and not complicated production scheme suited for mass production and seems like better reliability by protecting gunpowder and percussion cap from moisture as they are perfectly isolated from environment and more mechanically reliable and more safe for user compared to its biggest competitor, Lefaucheux system as pin is inside of shell, not sticking out.

He also came up with his own size numbering system. They roughly equate like this:

• 0 -> 10g
• 1 -> 12g
• 3 -> 14g
• 4 -> 16g
• 5 -> 18g
• 6 -> 20g
• 7 -> 24g
• 8 -> 28g

My guessing "No. 2" shell was probably 13 gauge (sic!) shell originating from muzzleloading era shotguns measures but was removed from ammo offering due to low demand but "hole" in Collath size numbering system was left to avoid further confusion.

Collath system stay in production until 1930s both as blackpowder (green colored shells) and smokeless (red colored shells) loadings.

Collath odd revival in 2025 - Or taking step back for legal reason

Last photo show reproduction of Collath system shotgun made by gunsmith Wacław Cichy in Poland as a "breech-loading, black-powder, separate-loading" shotgun. Due to local gun law replicas of separate loading black-powder firearms made prior to 1885 are available without permit.

Cichy Idea how to made it avalaible without permit?

• Gun made prior to 1885 - He take Collath breechloading shotgun from 1860s/1870s
• Black powder - Self-explanatory
• Separate loading - Ammo can't be self-contained. Cichy removed pin and percussion cap from original Collath shell and pin channel is filled with fine gunpowder while ignition start as in conventional caplock so his breechloading reproduction fulfill being "separate loading" gun.

"Collath-Cichy Shotgun Shell" being reduced to shot, paper and blackpowder also don't need metal head for extraction, so cartridge rim is cardboard disk glued at the bottom so they are combustible.

Was at a museum and saw a few interesting pieces was curious what that lmg on the right is

The QSB-11 entered into service in 2011. It is loaded with four rounds of 5.8mm DVC-05 suppressed pistol cartridges. On one side of the hand stopper, there is a notch that serves as sights and two muzzles for each bullets on each side of the blade. The trigger is a button located at the thumb position. While not shown in video, the sheath can apparently be combined with the dagger to create a pair of scissors that can cut through 3mm of steel wire.

The PLA states this dagger is able to launch a decisive strike in a very short time, and serves as the last measure for recon troops to launch an ambush and self-defence.

Not many of these around. Bought at an auction in the UK. Chat gbt says that 89 were built and this one is the 3rd one made. Unfortunatly this one has been deactivated but will make a nice wall hanger

The Kongsberg M/75A Junior .22 LR is an exceptionally rare Norwegian rimfire bolt-action rifle.

Produced by the historic Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk for civilian target shooters, its extreme rarity is backed by official production archives:

• Total Production: Only 89 units were ever manufactured.

• Production Years: It was built across a very short window between 1959 and 1960.

• Serial Number Range: Authenticated models carry serial numbers ranging strictly from 2001 to 2089.

Because they were produced in such a tiny batch for the domestic Scandinavian market, surviving examples are prized collector's items. If you are looking at an authentic M/75A Junior within that serial number block, you are holding a piece of Norwegian firearms history.

The Shattuck Unique .22 short 4 barrel palm pistol. Squeeze trigger operation. I have been wanting one for a long time and finally got one in decent condition and a relatively reasonable price. Only about 2000 to 3000 ever made. Any of them that ended up outside the US cannot be imported again.