As usual, we tell you which were the most interesting collectors' items sold in Hermann Historica auction number 104. This time too, our predictions came true and the absolute star of the sale was an extremely rare Korriphila semi-automatic pistol in full Damascus steel that was auctioned off for the record sum of 62,000 euro. And it was certainly not the only piece capable of taking the sleep …
So far it has been a year full of events and news and we have tried our best to tell you about them. It is time for us to take a little break to celebrate Easter together with our colleagues from VS Medien and the magazines Visier, Caliber and Schweizer Waffen-Magazin. All the best to everyone and... see you again very soon!
After 135 years of history, Fabrique Nationale, or FN for short, introduces a bold new brand identity to global market “that exemplifies and solidifies the company’s leading position in the defence and security market”.
From 28 April to 9 May, 2025, the long-established auction house Hermann Historica will be holding its spring auction. This event, which is organised as a presence auction, also has a lot to offer for gun collectors, as historical and modern firearms will of course once again be up for grabs. We have done a roundup of the highlights for you.
Keep your eyes open when buying optics: whether binoculars, riflescopes or thermal devices, at the IWA OutdoorClassics visitors were able to get a first-hand impression of the performance and differences between the products (many Asian manufacturers were exhibiting in Nuremberg too) and also try them out. Of course, we also found new firearms, ammunition, knives and equipment for you to look at.
U.S.-based Henry is famous, or rather legendary, for its lever-action rifles. Its catalog also includes the Homesteader, a handy semi-automatic carbine in 9x19mm caliber designed specifically for home defense. It can use magazines from Glock, SIG Sauer and Smith & Wesson M&P series pistols.
The more popular silencers become, the shorter rifle barrels become. Did you know that this drastically reduces the effectiveness and accuracy of common ammunition? Standard rifle ammunition is optimized for barrel lengths of 61 cm, although many barrels today are often only around 50 cm long. In practice, this means that the charge is not completely burnt when the bullet exits the muzzle, which …
Anyone who has ever thought more intensively about the purchase of hearing protection that does not restrict while hunting, has inevitably come across the Sordin brand when doing research on this subject. The Swedish manufacturer has over 30 years of experience in the development of active earmuffs. The Supreme Pro and Pro-X models, designed specifically for hunters, clearly belong to the premium …
The single-action all-steel pistol presented here was specially designed for the IPSC Classic Division. Here in our test report you can find out why it is not only interesting for this dynamic discipline, but is also very well suited for precision competitions, for example.
Flattering numbers for EOS-European Outdoor Show, the Italian event for hunting, target shooting, personal defense, boating, outdoor and fishing in Verona, northern Italy, that from February 11 to 13 saw more than 37,500 visitors.
Benelli unveils a limited version of the 828U Steel BE.S.T. over-and-under shotgun – only 500 pieces will be made. A tribute to not only fans of hunting, but of guns with a special and unique aesthetic as well.
This Davide Pedersoli replica captures one of the high points reached by flintlock gun technology, which would soon give way to percussion firearms. Inspired by an original dating from about 1810, the Tatham & Egg muzzle-loading pistol also embodies the meeting point of British and French gunsmithing. Today it is a beautiful tool for sport shooting in Cominazzo matches.
The Canik brand is better known for its polymer pistols in 9mm Luger caliber. However, the SYS Group, to which it also belongs, unites several other innovative brands under its roof. The team from all4shooters.com had the opportunity to take a closer look at production at the Canik factory. Our video shows what there was to see and what happened on the test shooting range (don't forget to turn on …
A great comeback for the Daystate brand, which offers a PCP (Pre-Charged Pneumatic) air rifle with extraordinary features. And we're not just talking about power or materials, we're talking about technology, starting with the built-in chronograph and interactive display that allows you to optimize and adjust power according to caliber and pellet weight. But not only that.
Blaser announces two new versions of its well-known R8 bolt-action rifle platform: the sporty R8 Ultimate Silverstone and the R8 Ultimate Rose, specifically designed for the huntress. Both models combine the tested and proven R8 action with new special features and aesthetic touches. Both the Silverstone and the Rose rifles have the ergonomically designed thumbhole stock with adjustable comb that …
With the new Helia TI 18+ and TI 35+, Austrian optics manufacturer Kahles is adding two enhanced thermal imagers of the latest generation to its TI model range. Discover here what makes the "plus" in the new models and how the two new handheld devices support the hunter to focus on the essentials in hunting observation.
Ruger's American Rifle family keeps growing: the latest addition is chambered in 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge. The new model comes with a synthetic, GO Wild Camo I-M Brush stock, Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish and factory-installed radial port muzzle brake.
The last P99: after a quarter of a century, Walther is releasing one final run of its well-known pistol. The 9mm P99 AS Final Edition features an OD Green frame like the P99's first generation and comes in a limited special edition custom fit weather-proof case with a commemorative challenge coin. It's mainly for the US - but worth an info for all Walther fans worldwide.
On January 31, at Beretta's headquarters in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy, a press conference was held on 2022 turnover which, thanks to new products and careful resource management, exceeded the remarkable figure of 310 million euros. This is despite the extremely tough challenges represented by the soaring cost of materials and energy.
Europe's largest trade fair for our industry is at the starting blocks. The year 2023 takes us back to normality at exhibitions – and it has started excellently in terms of new products, industry mood and buying behavior. With a practical, expanded supporting program and new areas, IWA in Nuremberg is very well prepared. What's new in 2023?
The new Signature is a tribute to the late company founder Erich Rössler. His son, Walter Rössler, continues the family business together with his brother Philipp and now introduces a great further development. In addition to the previous top model, the Rössler Titan 6, there is now a new premium model with manual cocking system, the Signature. Modern design, slim shape and a barrel changing …
IWA OutdoorClassics 2025, the industry's leading trade fair, just ended. But of course the all4shooters.com team was still out and about in the spacious exhibition halls on the last day of the event to find and report on all the news and innovations relating to shooting, hunting, collecting and outdoors.
Saturday and Sunday are the typical IWA days for dealers who close their business at the weekend and travel to Nuremberg. Wholesalers, importers and manufacturers are waiting for these customers from the next sales level. This is where negotiations take place, new products can be inspected and often presented in more detail than in the catalog. We met many of them during our own search for the …
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Visitors to the leading industry trade fair IWA OutdoorClassics come to Nuremberg, Germany, with a tight schedule. Nevertheless, they take the time to attend specialist presentations and training sessions on industry topics. Whether it's the World Forum of Shooting Sports, customs issues or the "shooting experts" such as air rifle world record holder Anna Janssen, who (almost) revealed her secret …
The 51st IWA trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, also started with a tight schedule for visitors and exhibitors right from the start. Nevertheless, there was still time to greet long-standing business partners and old friends: the firearms industry is a family business. But still fantastic, because there are still world firsts and unusual prototypes. More of this in word and picture below.
In our short series of preview articles for IWA 2025, we have already taken a virtual look inside the gun halls, reported on how the knife segment is to be strengthened at the trade fair and what the focus on action sports will look like. In the final part of our series, we would now like to show you why you should not miss the leading trade fair for the firearms industry and how you can find out …
As we have already shown in the first and second part of our preview, IWA not only covers the traditional areas of sport shooting and hunting. As the industry's leading trade fair, it always has its finger on the pulse of the times, which is why dynamic shooting, airsoft and, for the first time in 2025, paintball can also be found in the halls. We explain the concept behind it.
The IWA is multifaceted: as an international firearms exhibition, it lives up to its name, as we have already shown in Part 1 of our trade fair preview. However, in addition to the classic range of hunting and sporting firearms, ammunition and optics, there are other exhibition segments at the IWA. These are just as important for the specialist hunting trade, but are not nearly as well booked as …
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