Learn - Basics

Dates in Firearm History

Frequently Asked Questions

Evaluating History of a Gun
Article by Jim Supica

Military Holsters
(Under Construction)

Learn - Advanced

Factory Letters
And Military Records

Museums With Arms Exhibits

Arms Collector Groups

Other Useful Links

Book Recommendations

Book Reviews

Specialties

U.S. Military Arms

Factory Letters
And Military Records

Krag Bolt Removal

Which U.S. Bayonet?

M1917 Enfield Parts Markings
(from M1903.com)

M1917 Enfield Sling Instructions

M1 Garand Disassembly and Parts
(from CivilianMarksmanship.com)

Cartridges and Ammunition
International Ammunition Association
CartridgedCollectors.org

Corrosive Primers change to Non-Corrosive- Dates

Edged Weapons
Society of American Bayonet Collectors
BayonetCollectors.org

Sword Collector Homepage

Recommended
Dealers

OldGuns.net

Manufacture Dates

Pre-1899 Antique
Serial Numbers
(From Empire Arms. Use at own risk.)

Marlin
(From OldGuns.net)

Mauser Pistol C-96
(Broomhandle)
(From OldGuns.net)

Remington
(From OldGuns.net)

Ruger
(& Factory Letters)

U.S. Military
(From OldGuns.net)

Winchester
(From the Winchster Collectors)

Markings

Serial Numbers
(foreign language)

Gun Marks
(From OldGuns.net)

House Brands
(From OldGuns.net)

U.S. Inspectors
(From OldGuns.net)

WWII German
Codes & Markings
(From OldGuns.net)

Mosin Nagant Markings

Warnings

Spotting Fake Firearms
Antiques Roadshow Advice

Collection Care & Records
(Preservation tips, inventory software, insurance)

Arms / Gun Show Listings

NRA List

Crossroads List

Big Reno Show

New Frontier Shows

Gun Trader Shows

Living History
(Info coming soon)

Mannequins for Uniform Display
Make them yourself!

Links To Arms Collector Groups
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Regional Groups
Most also sponsor shows, many open to the public, others restrict admission to members and invited guests. Most clubs welcome membership regardless of where you live.
Only groups with websites are listed. There are about twice as many without websites.

Alaska Gun Collectors Association
Arms Collectors of Georgia
Baltimore Antique Arms Show
Buffalo Bill Center of the West/Cody Firearms Museum
Colorado Gun Collectors Association
The Dallas Arms Collectors Association
Forks of the Delaware Historical Arms Society
Historical Arms Collectors Society Of B.C
Houston Gun Collectors Association
Maryland Arms Collectors Association
Minnesota Weapons Collectors Association
The Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association
New Mexico Gun Collectors Association
Ohio Gun Collectors Association
Ontario Arms Collectors Association
Oregon Arms Collectors
Pennsylvania Antique Gun Collectors Association
Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association
Santa Barbara Historical Arms Association
St.Louis Antique Arms Association
Texas Gun Collectors Association
Tulsa Arms Show
Utah Gun Collectors Association
Virginia Gun Collectors Association
The Washington Arms Collectors
Ye Connecticut Gun Guild