As always, Hermann Historica's collector's firearms auction held a few surprises and many confirmations. Let's look at some of the lots that brought down the hammer at the highest prices. Some were widely expected, others a little less so.

Long-range shooting with rimfire rifles is becoming increasingly popular. If you want to shoot safely at long distances, you need not only intensive training but also reliable and precise ammunition. However, intensive training also requires greater ammo usage, as well as dynamic long-range competitions, which inherently involve more shooting. To meet these requirements, RWS has now developed the …

Whether hunting wild boar at dusk or observing game at night, digital thermal imaging and night vision optics have revolutionised hunting practice. The Chinese manufacturer PARD is one of the pioneers of this development and offers a wide range of night vision and thermal imaging devices for different applications and budgets. The line-up ranges from compact handheld devices to optoelectronic …

SIG Sauer is introducing new variants to upgrade the M17 and M18 service pistols and enhance effectiveness. These include the M17 and M18 MHS-GFC (General Forces Configuration), the MHS-CC (Concealed Carry) Kit, and the MHS-SOF.

The German optics manufacturer Minox is now adding a new model series with 42-mm lenses to its binoculars lineup. These allow for a compact design and let in enough light to deliver a sharp, high-contrast image with true colors even in poor lighting conditions. In this article, you can find out what else the new binoculars, which are aimed at hunters as well as ornithologists and outdoor …

We are back to talking about collector's pistols: in this case, a beautiful FN 1903 with original shoulder stock/holster. Designed by John Moses Browning, the FN 1903 is one of the first semi-automatics in which we find technical features that are still valid today.

Huglu: the Turkish company will already be familiar to some readers. Until now, however, the brand has typically stood for shotguns and air guns. This is now changing: from the Ovis G2 series, bolt-action rifles are hitting the market too. We took a closer look at the complete lineup in the long range version. Here is our test report.

Featuring compact Commander size and modern aesthetic, the Double Agent is a high-end, full-metal pistol thoroughly designed to be carry-friendly in every detail. Magazine capacity is 16 rounds. Nighthawk Custom’s iOS interchangeable optic system is also available.

Under test, the M25 Pure, a brand new straight-pull bolt-action, magazine fed hunting rifle from Mauser, chambered in the classic .308 Winchester caliber and with an innovative and ingenuous locking system. The Pure model is based on a premium Walnut Sporter stock with steep pistol grip and straight comb, with a 51-cm barrel featuring a plasma-oxidized finish. The rifle sent to all4hunters.com …

The European lead ban proceeds. A few days ago the latest draft of the EU Commission’s proposal to restrict lead in ammunition was discussed within the EU REACH Committee: the main issues remain untouched…

With the Aquila series, Conotech offers a thermal imaging hand-held device with genuine one-hand operation. It is available in four different equipment variants. With the Aquila PRO 650LIIR, we were able to subject the flagship of this model series with integrated laser rangefinder to a practical test. Find out how the monocular performs in this test report!

The little Glock has for some time now been available in a version equipped with the Aimpoint COA red dot sight with enclosed construction, mounted directly on the slide without the need for plates thanks to the A-Cut interface. Let's take a look at the details of this symbiosis between two leading brands in their respective fields.

 Marlin presents its Trapper lever-action rifle in 10mm Auto. After all, the idea of having a common cartridge for both rifle and handgun is certainly nothing new and was already put into practice in the days of the Far West. At the same time as the rifle introduction, Hornady launched a dedicated version of its LEVERevolution cartridge series specifically designed for lever-action rifles.

The Glenfield brand was acquired by Ruger as part of the Marlin asset purchase in 2020. To relaunch it, they are introducing the new Glenfield Model A bolt-action rifle, a practical and reliable hunting rifle based on the Ruger American Rifle Gen I series but at a more affordable price – around the $499 mark.

The Norwegian silencer manufacturer Hausken has more than three decades of experience in processing the three extremely durable metals steel, aluminium and titanium. Following the success of the Jakt JD224 Ti silencer with its titanium core in a reinforced aluminum housing, the Hausken Jakt JD224 FTi is now the first silencer made entirely from titanium – exceptionally durable and with 31 dB …

From the original manufacturer, a faithful reproduction of the 9mm pistol that marked a pivotal evolution in the 90 Series and bridged the gap between the original Model 92 and the 92F/M9 model that was adopted by the US armed forces in 1985. Meet the limited-edition 92SB repro.