Virginia Gun Collectors Association

Come out to see Tim Prince, College Hill Arsenal, Chesterfield Armaments and Art as well as local favorite C.S. Arms tomorrow at Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10 to 4. Hope to see you!

So honored to have Tim Prince, College Hill Arsenal, Chesterfield Armament and Art, and local favorite C.S. Arms at our show! Come tomorrow (Sunday) to check it out!

Check em out

Baltimore Arms and Antiques show is this weekend. See you there!!!

Virginia Gun Collectors Association updated their address.

Virginia Gun Collectors Association updated their address.

Eugene Stoner and Mikhail Kalashnikov - Part 1 - Discussing the AR-15

This is a neat situation with Kalashnikov and Stoner together talking about the AR-15.

Eugene Stoner and Mikhail Kalashnikov - Part 1 - Discussing the AR-15 This video is part of a series created from footage of Eugene Stoner and Mikhail Kalashnikov meeting in Virginia in 1990. All the footage is courtesy of the ...

Did anyone grab the Lipsey's special edition P80 this past year?

Today is the birthday of Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903). He was best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, the Today is the birthday of Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903). He was best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, the first successful machine gun. The design was later modernized to become the now-ubiquitous family of electric motor-operated miniguns, chain guns, and Vulcan cannons — ranging from 5.56mm up to 30mm.Today is the birthday of Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903). He was best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, the first successful machine gun. The design was later modernized to become the now-ubiquitous family of electric motor-operated miniguns, chain guns, and Vulcan cannons — ranging from 5.56mm up to 30mm.Today is the birthday of Richard Jordan Gatling (September 12, 1818 – February 26, 1903). He was best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, the first successful machine gun. The design was later modernized to become the now-ubiquitous family of electric motor-operated miniguns, chain guns, and Vulcan cannons — ranging from 5.56mm up to 30mm.first successful machine gun. The design was later modernized to become the now-ubiquitous family of electric motor-operated miniguns, chain guns, and Vulcan cannons — ranging from 5.56mm up to 30mm.

Talk about a personalized firearm!!!

It's Firearm Friday!

Today we're highlighting another Civil War personalized firearm in our collection, a British Enfield Model 1853.

Carved in the stock is "J.S. McConnell. Co. A. 15th Ky. Inf.
Perryville, Stone River, Chicamauga and Shermans Campaign To Atlanta." Who is J.S. McConnell?

J.S. McConnell is James Samuel McConnell from Shelby County County, Kentucky. He enlisted in the Union Army at the age of 18 in 1862, joining the 15th Kentucky Infantry, Co A. Enlistment records describe him as having "gray eyes, dark hair, and a light complexion."

The good news is that Sgt. McConnell survived! He received a citation upon mustering out that read, " His character and deportment as a soldier are of the first order, while his gallantry and bravery on the field are beyond question. He proved himself a soldier in every respect."

He returned to Shelby County, Kentucky after the war, married and had 9 children. He passed away on July 3, 1915 of tuberculosis.

What if these historic fi****ms could tell us about the battles and these common soldiers that carried them? By carving his name in the stock, as well as his regiment, Sgt. McConnell came to life, instead of being lost to history.

Remember tonight is our virtual membership meeting. Contact Bernie Brightener if you need the link. Tonight's presentation is on the KAC SR-25

It's been a crazy year. Has anyone been out to the range lately?
If so, what's in your range bag / range case?
Collectible?
Carry pistol?
Hunting rifle?
Black Powder?
Let us know!

Advanced Maintenance Class - Civilian Marksmanship Program

Now this is interesting. Has anyone ever done this?
https://thecmp.org/training-tech/advanced-maintenance-class/

Advanced Maintenance Class - Civilian Marksmanship Program The Advanced Maintenance Class offers a unique opportunity to receive training from CMP's Custom Shop Staff to build a personal M1 Rifle.

Wi******er and Browning Recall 9mm Luger Pistol Ammo « Daily Bulletin

FYI if you have purchased Wi******er ammo recently. Especially 9MM. It is being recalled for likely squib rounds.

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2021/06/winchester-recalls-9mm-luger-9x19mm-pistol-ammunition/

Wi******er and Browning Recall 9mm Luger Pistol Ammo « Daily Bulletin If you purchased Wi******er or Browning 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum) ammunition this year, you should check your lot numbers. Olin Wi******er is recalling numerous lots of 9mm Luger 115 grain Full Metal Jacket and 115 grain Jacketed Hollow Point pistol ammunition. The problem is the ammo may yield....

Here we have a Walther PP Super chambered in 9x18 Ultra.

What can anyone tell us about the 9x18 cartridge?

One of the oldest semiauto pistols.

GUN OF THE DAY - Bordchardt Pistol. In 1893, our GOTD became the first of the commercially mass-produced semi-automatic pistols. Both Hugo Borchardt and his assistant Georg Luger claimed credit for the design, but only about 3,500 pistols were created by Ludwig Loewe of Berlin and by DWM. The 7.63mm bottle-necked Borchardt cartridge was considered too long by DWM when time came to manufacture the Luger pistol, but Borchardt refused to alter any aspect of his design and DWM had to call in Georg Luger complete this project.

Upcoming Events – Civilian Marksmanship Program

Since we are a Civilian Marksmanship Program affiliated organization, here are some events where one can shoot their "as-issued" military rifles:

https://thecmp.org/events/category/mmilitary/

Upcoming Events – Civilian Marksmanship Program The mission of the Civilian Marksmanship Program is to promote firearm safety and marksmanship training with an emphasis on youth. Our vision is that every youth in America has the opportunity to participate in firearm safety and marksmanship programs.

Who else had an awesome time at our Spring Gun show?
Did everyone find what they were looking for?

What else would you like to see?

Transporting History

A pretty interesting article! Did you know we are supporting organization to the CMP? Share your recent acquisition from the cmp!

https://www.dla.mil/AboutDLA/News/NewsArticleView/Article/1505614/transporting-history/

Transporting History Halfway across the globe, DLA Distribution is helping return antique rifles from the Philippines to the United States.

Our Spring show is this weekend. Come on down and pick up a firearm, see historical displays, and pick up some ammo.

Combat Shotguns of the Vietnam War | Collector's and History Corner

Don't forget the Spring VGCA Spring Gun Show March 27 And 28 2021
At the Prince William County Fairgrounds.

Until then here is a cool video on Combat Shotguns.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iDodLZDtTBY&feature=youtu.be

Combat Shotguns of the Vietnam War | Collector's and History Corner Become an ASP Patron on Patreon:(https://www.patreon.com/gurilla47)ASP PRESENTS:The Vietnam War started with the US still having military shotguns left over ...

Perfect Packin’ Pistol Part 2 - GUNS Magazine

Some pretty neat history on the Smith and Wesson .44 SPL.
Take a look at was done in the past.
https://gunsmagazine.com/our-experts/perfect-packin-pistol-part-2/

Perfect Packin’ Pistol Part 2 - GUNS Magazine We continue our look at the Personification of the Perfect Packin’ Pistol by concentrating on 4" double-action Smith & Wesson sixguns by remembering these words from the Taffin Dictionary of Sixgunning

Just a happy March 8th 2021

Today, March 8th is the birthday of famed revolver shooter, big game hunter, and gun writer Elmer Keith,

If you've ever held a revolver, you should know who this man is. He co-designed the S&W ..357 and 44 Magnum and probably contributed more to the shooting sports than any man since.

He authored the book Sixguns, which is still considered a standard reference. A Proto-Redoubter, Keith spent the second half of his life on a ranch near Salmon, Idaho. (Keith was born in 1899 and died February 12, 1984.)

Happy Valentine's Day from St. John Moses Browning

Firearm Ideas That Failed

Firearm ideas that failed. Anyone collect any of these or have they seen one?
From our friends at the American Rifleman:
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2014/4/21/firearm-ideas-that-failed

Firearm Ideas That Failed For every firearm design that flourished and went on to fame and fortune, several others arrived with great fanfare only to fizzle out at a very young age. Here are a few examples of underachievers.

The .357 Magnum: Most Versatile Handgun Round Ever?

Merry Christmas from the VGCA. As we celebrate a smaller holiday footprint this season, here is something to ponder from our friends at the American Rifleman:

.357 Magnum. The most versatile round ever?
What are your thoughts?

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/7/5/the-357-magnum-most-versatile-handgun-round-ever

The .357 Magnum: Most Versatile Handgun Round Ever? Eighty-five years have passed since the introduction of the .357 Magnum. Wiley Clapp contends that it's absolutely the most versatile handgun round ever made.

Teddy Roosevelt's Suppressed 1894 Wi******er :: Guns.com

Now for something different.
We all know someone that's had a Wi******er 94 .30-30 WCF rifle. We've either had one, held one, or seen one.
Well... Have you ever seen one equipped with a Maxim Silencer?
Teddy Roosevelt did!
https://www.guns.com/news/2012/05/18/nra-national-fi****ms-museum-theodore-roosevelt-collection-suppressed-winchester-model-1894?fbclid=IwAR1SwwRHePMLYg8C9lnTFfohkQNvJCJzKDTs13cJ2yI8O4D5H6zhEp5YE1E

Teddy Roosevelt's Suppressed 1894 Wi******er :: Guns.com Adcor's graduation to phase two of the competition surprised many. But they have spent as much time lobbying as they have improving on the AR-15 design.

www.regulations.gov

Request of Comments on the Arm Brace fiasco are open. If one is unfamiliar with the issue: The ATF again (believe we are on the 4th or 5th ruling change) wants to flip-flop on their Arm Brace Ruling turning a firearm with an arm brace into an NFA item.

If banned, simple ownership of a firearm with an arm brace will be a felonious act, unless registered under the National Fi****ms Act

If you own an arm brace or not, take a moment to at least submit an anonymous comment with: I do not support a ban of Arm Braces.

https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=ATF-2020-0001-0001

www.regulations.gov

Throwback Thursday: The FBI Ammo Tests

All,
A great read on the history of the 10MM Cartridge and how the FBI selected it.
A good way to pass the time with a cup of Coffee or Hot Chocolate this chilly morning.
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/4/16/throwback-thursday-the-fbi-ammo-tests/?fbclid=IwAR0f6_Jtg0KexS8IzMNr_JIIRDhp2cfk6lLFsDJzYrZxaIW9JBbvxYQa_s8

Throwback Thursday: The FBI Ammo Tests Every Thursday we'll share an article from the American Rifleman archives. In this article from June 1990, the author reports that It was the Bureau's ammunition performance testing that set the stage for the switch from revolvers to double-action semi-autos for the federal lawman.

M79: The Iconic "Bloop Tube" 40mm Gr***de Launcher

Here is the Forgotten Weapons video on the M-79 "Bloop Tube" gr***de launcher.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk1R2oY4_VA

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American Rifleman | "V" Is For Victory: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver

A good read about one of our favorite WWII Smith and Wesson products: The Smith & Wesson "Victory" Revolver.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/11/23/v-is-for-victory-the-smith-wesson-victory-model-revolver/?fbclid=IwAR1R-XgGRF05HJH280dSrcvfeN388ulOXG6a3fa6xUYOy8hPiJzZonowlfY

American Rifleman | "V" Is For Victory: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver Although the M1911A1 was the standard U.S military sidearm during World War II, more than 350,000 S&W Victory Model revolvers were produced, and they accompanied many U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators during pivotal battles of the Pacific Theater.

Home | SmithWesson

For those of you that have the S&W EZ M&P Pistols. There are some recalls from Smith & Wesson:
https://www.mpshieldezrecall.com/

Home | SmithWesson M&P SHIELD® EZ® PISTOL IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR PISTOLS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1ST, 2020 AND OCTOBER 31ST, 2020

YouTube's Fi****ms History Channel C&Rsenal Has Faced 'De-Monetization' But Keeps Growing Its Audience

An interesting article in Forbes about the Youtube Channel C&Rsenal and how YouTube has been De-Monetizing its videos.
Kind of a neat read from Forbes of all places into our little hobby and how platforms such as YouTube are increasingly censoring benign content that Othais and May put together.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2020/12/01/youtubes-fi****ms-history-channel-crsenal-has-faced-de-monetization-but-keeps-growing-its-audience/?sh=b20016a4cb7b&fbclid=IwAR1MJOl4ZsZb1OW6hDfxGdJ3kVVuK2e9zvnn7-2dkWhGjdn3yHB0qepIj1c

YouTube's Fi****ms History Channel C&Rsenal Has Faced 'De-Monetization' But Keeps Growing Its Audience Since being launched six years ago, C&Rsenal has remained one of the more popular historic shooting channels on YouTube.