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Why These WWII-Era Weapons Remain Battlefield Favorites

World War II ended generations ago, yet many of its weapons are still firing in today’s conflicts. Heavy machine guns, ...
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All WWII Rifles Ever Used in Combat: From Unusual to Legendary

24/7 Wall St. Posted: January 28, 2025 | Last updated: August 21, 2025 The Axis powers initially gained success in WWII through advanced weaponry and engineering, with German innovations prolonging ...
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Weapons of Valor: The Most Influential Guns of World War II

World War II was fought on land, sea, and air, but it was the small arms carried by millions of soldiers that shaped the ...
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This Old West Firearm Manufacturer Made Rifles During WW2

The United States entered World War 2 with the largest industrial base in the entire world. Raw materials, manufacturing capacity, and able-bodied workers are part of what made the war effort swing in ...
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The Game-Changing Rifles That Helped the Allies Win World War II

When the United States was drawn into the sprawling, brutal theaters of World War II, facing fierce enemies across the battlefields of Europe and the unforgiving terrain of the Pacific, it quickly ...
American Rifleman

WAR: The Winchester Automatic Rifle

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** One of the most iconic American ...
Charlotte Observer

‘Toy’ gun left in museum warehouse for 12 years turns out to be rare historic weapon

A rare World War II rifle sat in storage at a museum in Poland for over a decade years after being mistaken for a “toy” gun. Photos show the simple, unique weapon. A private collector donated two guns ...
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Museum can no longer display WWII rifles thanks to Washington state’s new gun control law

A Washington state museum is pulling World War II rifles from an exhibit in order to comply with new background-check legislation for gun permits. The state recently passed strict regulations ...
American Rifleman

Garand's Military Rifles: M1 To M14

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Visiting the Springfield Armory ...
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Marine reunited with his World War II rifle

A 90-year-old World War II veteran who described being a Marine as the "high point" of his life has been reunited with his M1 Garand rifle after 73 years. Dick Cowell was 18 and the war was in full ...
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‘Toy’ gun left in museum warehouse for 12 years turns out to be rare historic weapon

A simplistic “toy” gun sitting in the storage of a museum in Poland turned out to be a rare historic weapon from World War II. Screengrab from Science in Poland (PAP)'s video A rare World War II rifle ...