Week 47 2023

This Week in Firearms History:

November 19: National Buy Ammo Day; in 1863 Lincoln gives the Gettysburg Address.

November 20: In 1789 New Jersey becomes the first state to ratify the Constitution, in 1903 Tom Horn is hanged for murder, the day before his 43rd birthday.

November 21: In 1620 the Mayflower arrives in Plymouth; in 2007 the movie Hitman is released in theaters.

November 22: In 1718 Blackbeard the pirate dies in battle, in 1922 Eugene Stoner is born, in 1963 President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas.

November 23: In 1765 colonists begin rejecting the British Stamp Act; 1943 US Forces take Tarawa, Gilbert Island & Makin from the Japanese.

November 24: In 1916 gun maker Hiram Stevens Maxim dies, in 1941 The US Government releases contracts to Winchester and Inland for the M1 Carbine; in 1963 Jack Ruby shoots and kills Lee Harvey Oswald; in 1978 Daniel B Wesson II dies.

November 25: In 1865 the Confederate plot to burn New York City fails; in 1922 Hirohito becomes Regent of Japan. JFK's funeral is held at St. Matthew's Cathedral.

Gun of the Week: Marlin Camp Carbine

The Marlin Camp Carbine was a pistol caliber carbine produced in North Haven Connecticut, from 1985 thru 1999. 

The semi-automatic rifle operated with a blow back action using a large, heavy bolt. Stocks were made of hardwood with the famous (infamous?) "Marshield" finish.

The carbine was produced in two calibers, a 9mm version which used S&W model 59 pistol magazines and a .45 ACP version which utilized M1911 magazines.

Cartridge of the Week: .17 Hornady Rimfire Magnum

The 17 HMR was created by Hornady by necking down a .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire to .17 caliber.

The 17 HMR was developed in 2002 to replace the obsolete 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum. Bullet choices are limited and come in weights from 15.5 grain to 20 grain. The flat shooting bullets can reach velocities in excess of 2600 fps. While scarce at first most rimfire ammo makers produce the .17 HMR.

 

Gun Quote of the Week:

Bubba Gun of the Week:

This weeks bubba gun comes from Enel Darrel Justice of Frogville, Oklahoma. Enel is a professional J.B. Welder.

Gun Sticker of the Week:

This weeks sticker comes from Red Bubble and features some sound advice, get yours here.

Gun T-Shirt of the Week:

real gun lovers keep a pillow under their gun, get your shirt here.