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Collecting firearms isn’t just a hobby — it’s a deep dive into history, craftsmanship, and law. This guide breaks down how to do it legally, across state and international lines.
Some guns changed history and then quietly vanished, overshadowed by flashier, more famous models. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find forgotten firearms that rewrote the rules — strange, flawed, brilliant designs that shaped the weapons we know today.