Tag Archives: history

…and the dog returns to its vomit: Germany and its Nazi legacy.

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Oleg Volk

My friend Miggy made me aware of an interesting development: a court rules the members of the least socialist of the German political parties may not own guns. A friend who is a member of that party commented: Long story: … Continue reading →

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New on Steinel blog: 45-70 staying power.

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Oleg Volk

Why did 45-70 endure when its contemporaries went away?

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Gentleman Jack

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Oleg Volk

One of my favorite recent portraits from Dragoncon. The young lady playing this character is also a talented costume designer.

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Philosopher’s Bullet.

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Oleg Volk

Amusing myself with writing vignettes. Here’s one. Constructive criticism is welcome. ———————————————————- Philosopher’s Bullet. “We can try to fight our way out with just swords in hand and die. Sixty eight men, even in better armor than the savages, won’t get … Continue reading →

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Before Olympic air guns — Zimmerstutzen: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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AMENDMENT TWO: A LEGAL IMMIGRANT’S CAUTIONARY TALE by Anonymous

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Oleg Volk

A good friend, a long-time American by choice, wrote this excellent essay. I post and propagate it because my friend cannot without dire consequences to self and family from state authorities acting as employers, educators and officious busibodies. It’s sad … Continue reading →

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The impossibility of surrender

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Most gun owners don’t know exactly how many guns they own. That should not be a surprise: most mechanics couldn’t tell you how many wrenches they have, either. Guns are tools, and sometimes objects of collection, sometimes heirlooms, sometimes wall … Continue reading →

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Film Review: Rebellion

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Five-part mini-series about the Easter Uprising of 1916 in Ireland. I looked it up because the director just completed The Unknown Soldier about the 1944 Continuation War. Rebellion suggests that the movie will be worth watching. Plot 5/5 Visuals 4/5 … Continue reading →

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Musings on Irish independence

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Ireland lost 49,000 dead in WW1. Compared to that, combined revolution and civil war casualties in the 4-6 thousand range seem like a small price to pay for staying out of WW2 on either side. While Ireland seems no better … Continue reading →

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A maquisard and his nemesis.

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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A good question.

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

And the answers vary from “criminal intentions” to “treason”. Or well-meaning stupidity of such magnitude as to preclude a successful election campaign…so very unlikely.

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Girls and Boys

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

 

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Then and now

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Awesome people.

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California, 25 years later

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The rifle, fed with stripper clips, is actually California-legal for now. The Glock as well, with 10-round magazines. Actual defense against rioters…not so sure. Urban cops might take the side of the looters. On the plus side, it seems that … Continue reading →

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On the importance of eye protection

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The risk to the boy’s vision, above, is pretty obvious. The cock of the gunlock blocks some of the debris from reaching the right eye, but the left eye is unprotected. While blinking offers some protection to the eyeballs, our … Continue reading →

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Statues old and new

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

And a littler newer, a lot more crude. Not without charm though.

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Fighting doesn’t guarantee either victory or survival.

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

But inability to fight pretty much guarantees extinction or subjugation. “The Last Jew in Vinnytsia” history. A typical American Jew is a little harder to victimize: The same applies to other ethnic, religious, and behavioural minorities.  

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Ethan Allen or similar Pepperbox revolvers

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know the typical powder charges and velocity for .28, .32 or .36 caliber versions?

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Werndl, Chassepot or Dreyse rifles near Nashville, TN

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone have one of those rifles and be willing to let me take photos of them?

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Inland M1 carbines: new on Alloutdoor

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Reproductions of WW2 models and variations on the theme.

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