The pump-action shotgun is purely American. It began with Christopher Spencer’s toggle-action, followed shortly by the John Browning-designed Winchester Model 1893. At that time, hunters and ...

The writer, pictured holding his vintage Winchester Model 1897 12-gauge shotgun, appreciates all the form and function, including the marvelous balance, of the firearm. It is a perfect example of ...

Q: I have just started collecting U.S. military shotguns and am getting some conflicting information regarding Winchester Model 97 trench guns. Some sources state the guns were of the solid-frame ...

William McKinley, US president from 1897 to 1901, the model for the 'golden age' extolled by Donald Trump By the beginning of the 20th century, the Republican leader had sharply increased tariffs ...