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Confederate Revolvers: Wheelguns of the Rebellion By Joe Engesser

Unlike the industrialized North, the Confederacy had fewer factories, a scarce iron supply, and a decentralized manufacturing base. As a result, the Southern States faced a critical shortage of firearms and artillery throughout the Civil War.

Confederate-Dance---Brothers-Percussion-RevolverA Confederate Dance & Brothers percussion revolver. Available May 2022.

Trade with the South was restricted in the months leading up to the Civil War, and President Lincoln’s subsequent blockade slowed Confederate arms imports down to a trickle. This created a wealth of opportunity for any Southern manufacturer who could produce guns using the limited materials available. And given the prominence of Confederate cavalry early in the war, a steady supply of revolvers was in especially high demand.

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In the North, manufacturing giants like Colt, Remington, and Smith & Wesson produced the overwhelming number of Civil War revolvers, with Colt dominating by a substantial margin. Though the vast majority of Colt Model 1860 Army and 1851 Navy revolvers went to the Union, Samuel Colt sold guns to all parties until late April of 1861, when media outcry and accusations of Southern sympathies finally became too damaging to ignore.

New-Orleans-shipped-Colt-Model-1860-Army-RevolverA Colt Model 1860 Army revolver, shipped to New Orleans on April 9, 1861, only three days before the Confederates attacked Fort Sumter. Available May 2022.

With smugglers and blockade runners unable to meet Confederate wartime demand, a number of small workshops, factories, and even individual gunsmiths throughout the South stepped up to the challenge. Some shortcuts were inevitable though, and one solution Confederate gun makers embraced was to ignore patent law and reproduce existing designs from Northern arms manufacturers.

Extremely-Rare-Civil-War-Confederate-Augusta-Machine-Works-Six-Stop-Percussion-RevolverA Colt Model 1851 Navy style revolver manufactured by Augusta Machine Works. Available May 2022.

More than strict reproductions, Confederate revolvers have a distinct style and personality that’s immediately evident to any fan of antique wheelguns. Shortages of iron and graded steel led to brass pistol frames and other brass componentry. Smaller-scale manufacturing practices and rapid production often resulted in slight mechanical differences between guns of the same model. Due to their history and extreme rarity, surviving Confederate revolvers are some of the most sought-after treasures in arms collecting today.

The Griswold Revolver

The largest number of Confederate revolvers came from a firm run by Samuel Griswold and Arvin Gunnison out of Griswoldville, Georgia. Griswold & Gunnison produced approximately 3,700 revolvers, making them the most prolific Confederate handgun manufacturer during the Civil War. Perhaps the most well-known type of Confederate revolver model, the Griswold was patterned off of the Colt Model 1851 Navy and features a brass frame, trigger guard, and back strap.

Griswold--Revolver-as-Carried-by-Private-John-A.-Morris-of-the-7th-Mississippi-Cavalry-with-Letters-of-ProvenanceThis first model Griswold & Gunnison revolver, serial number 1123, was manufactured in Griswoldville, Jones County, Georgia (near Macon) circa May, 1863. Available May 2022.

According to the book, ‘Confederate Presentation & Inscribed Swords & Revolvers,’ the Griswold & Gunnison revolver on offer from Rock Island Auction Company this May belonged to a private from Tuscaloosa, Alabama named John A. Morris. Private Morris joined Company G 1st Regiment Mississippi Partisan Rangers on September 1, 1862, which became Company E 7th Mississippi Cavalry later in the war.

Griswold-and-Gunnison-Percussion-RevolverThis Griswold revolver is pictured in the book ‘Civil War Relics from Georgia’ by David and Celeste Topper. Available May 2022.

Private John A. Morris carried this revolver until his surrender at Holly Springs, Mississippi, on May 4th, 1865, an impressive history for an already rare collector’s piece. Included with this Griswold & Gunnison revolver are letters of provenance, a copy of one of Morris’ military identification cards, and a Mississippi Department of Archives soldier search paper with John A. Morris listed as “Co. E, First Partisan Reg’t.”

Confederate-Griswold-and-Gunnison-Percussion-RevolverThis specific revolver was carried during the Civil War by Private John A. Morris, Company E, 7th Mississippi Cavalry, CSA. Available May 2022.

Dance & Brothers Revolver

The exact number of Confederate Dragoon style revolvers manufactured by J.H. Dance & Brothers of Columbia, Texas, is unclear. According to ‘Confederate Handguns,’ by Albaugh, Benet, and Simmons, the highest known serial numbered Dance & Brothers .44 caliber revolver is 324, making these revolvers one of the scarcest Confederate models produced.

Confederate-Dance---Brothers-Revolver--23rd-Brigade-Texas-CavalryThis exact revolver, serial number 317, is pictured and described in Gary Wiggins’ book ‘Dance & Brothers, Texas Gunmakers of the Confederacy’ on pages 98-99. Available May 2022.

The Dance & Brothers revolver featured in Rock Island Auction Company’s May Premier is pictured and described in Daniel D. Hartzler’s book, ‘Confederate Presentation & Inscribed Swords & Revolvers’ on pages 260-261. The revolver is believed to have belonged to Private Michael C. Bell, who enlisted on July 6, 1863, at Brenham, Texas, and served in F Company 23rd Brigade of the Texas State Troops. The 23rd Brigade fought in the Western Theatre, including in Louisiana during the Red River Campaign.

Exceptionally-Rare-and-Exceptional-Documented-Civil-War-Confederate-Dance---Brothers-Percussion-RevolverExceptionally rare Civil War Confederate Dance & Brothers revolver attributed to Private Bell of the 23rd Brigade of Texas Cavalry. Available May 2022.

In the final year of the war, Bell’s company dismounted and eventually surrendered as part of General Edmund Kirby Smith’s forces on May 26, 1865. Since Bell was listed as on sick leave during this period, he would not have been present at the surrender and likely received this Dance & Brothers revolver during his leave. A stroke of good luck for Civil War gun collectors, since the revolver’s late issue date likely explains how it has survived in such remarkable condition for a Confederate sidearm.

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Augusta Machine Works Revolver

The distinctive Augusta Machine Works Confederate revolvers were manufactured between 1861-1864, with fewer than 100 produced. Based on Samuel Colt’s Model 1851 Navy, many Civil War collectors consider the Augusta Machine Works revolver to be the finest sidearm manufactured by the Confederates.

Confederate-Augusta-Machine-Works-Six-Stop-Percussion-RevolverCivil War collectors have long admired the craftsmanship of the Augusta Machine Works .36 caliber iron frame revolvers. Available May 2022.

Though Augusta Machine Works is thought to be the likely producer of these rare revolvers, the pistols are not marked with a maker’s name. The Confederate Government owned a factory in Augusta, Georgia, known as the Augusta Machine Works, and the Augusta origin hypothesis, established in 1963 by authors William A. Albaugh, Hugh Benet, Jr., and Edward N. Simmons, is generally well regarded.

Augusta-Machine-WorksAugusta Machine Works revolvers were manufactured in either six or 12 stop cylinders. Six stop cylinder variations are the rarer of the two, like this example offered by Rock Island Auction Company in May. Available May 2022.

Augusta Machine Works revolvers are distinctive next to all other Confederate pistols due to the shape of their squared off grip frame, their 7 ¾ inch barrel length, and their close tolerance fit and finish. All numbers and letters found on Augusta Machine Works revolvers are not visible until the gun is disassembled and are usually of a single character, meaning these markings were likely intended more for the assembly process than for serial purposes.

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Spiller & Burr Revolver

In 1861, Lt. Col. James H. Burton, Edward N. Spiller, and David J. Burr launched a factory in Richmond, Virginia in an attempt to manufacture revolvers for the Confederacy. A short time later they relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. Production started with an optimistic government contract of about 1,500 revolvers in 1862, but operation was halted in November 1864 due to Sherman’s March to the Sea.

Civil-War-Confederate-Spiller---Burr-Percussion-RevolverDocumented Civil War Confederate Spiller & Burr percussion revolver. Available May 2022.

Edward Spiller was aiming for a rugged yet easy to produce design, and he selected the Whitney Arms Company Navy as the basis for the Spiller & Burr revolver. The primary differences are observed in the Spiller & Burr’s distinctive solid brass frame and the revolver’s cylinder composition, with Spiller & Burr opting to use iron cylinders rather than steel, as fine quality steel was in scarce supply.

Very-Scarce-and-Desirable-Documented-Confederate-Spiller---Burr-RevolverThis exact revolver is pictured and described in ‘Spiller & Burr Revolvers: Chronology of Manufactory’ by John Sexton. Available May 2022.

The Spiller and Burr example included in May’s auction lineup features several intriguing stamps and markings that hint to the gun’s rich history, including five kill notches carved into the butt of the revolver. A sidearm that saw some action in the field, no doubt, like most Confederate revolvers of its kind.

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The Leech and Rigdon Revolver

In 1861, Thomas Leech established the ‘Memphis Novelty Works’ with scale maker Charles Rigdon in Memphis, Tennessee, and began crafting Confederate cavalry swords. Sword production was interrupted after the following year when Union forces closed in on the city, forcing Leech and Rigdon to relocate their operation to Columbus, Mississippi, and then to Greensboro, Georgia, where Charles Rigdon shifted his attention to producing Confederate revolvers.

Confederate-Leech-and-Rigdon-RevolverA Civil War Confederate Leech & Rigdon percussion revolver. Available May 2022.

Among the most highly sought-after Confederate firearms, only 1,500 Leech & Rigdon revolvers were manufactured between 1863 and 1864. The Leech & Rigdon revolver design is another close copy of the Colt Navy Model, though with a distinct round barrel with an octagonal top barrel housing similar to the Colt Dragoon.

Civil-War-Confederate-Leech-and-Rigdon-Percussion-RevolverThis Leech & Rigdon revolver includes a letter of examination from Frederick R. Edmunds, former Curator of the Confederate States Armory & Museum. Available May 2022.

On December 13, 1863, Thomas Leech abruptly withdrew from the company. Why the venture ended is unclear, but Charles Rigdon quickly found new business partners and announced the formation of “Rigdon, Ansley & Co” in Augusta, GA, and continued to manufacture an updated variation of these fascinating revolvers.

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Rigdon, Ansley and Company Revolver

When the transition occurred between Leech & Rigdon to the Rigdon, Ansley & Co. revolvers, several small design improvements were made that today help collectors to differentiate between the two.

Unique-Unmarked-and-Unserialized-Confederate-Rigdon-Ansley-and-Co.-Percussion-RevolverThis rare Confederate Rigdon, Ansley & Co. Model 1851 Navy style revolver has a 12-stop cylinder that has been period modified with half of the original rectangular stops neatly ground down and a 7 ½ inch part round/part octagon Dragoon style barrel. Available May 2022.

First, Leech & Rigdon revolvers used a standard six cylinder stops, no cap channel in the face of the recoil shield, and a loading lever retained by a “pin and ball loading lever latch” (think ball detent). On the other hand, the subsequent revolvers made by Charles Rigdon and Jesse A. Ansley from 1864-65, utilized 12 cylinder stops (so they could be carried with all 6 chambers loaded), included a cap channel in the face of the recoil shield, and used a loading lever retention latch similar to those found on the Colt 1851 Navy.

Confederate-Rigdon--Ansley-and-Co.-RevolverOne of only two known unmarked and unserialized Rigdon, Ansley & Co revolvers. Available May 2022.

Like other Confederate revolver types, Rigdon, Ansley & Co. revolvers have slight mechanical differences that vary between each of the nearly 1,000 guns produced. These discrepancies were likely due to the scarcity of materials and skilled labor shortages that plagued the South throughout the war, making standardization immensely difficult.

LeMat Revolvers

The LeMat revolver is one of the most distinctive Confederate pistols thanks to its unusual central smoothbore “grape shot” barrel. This fascinating firearm was carried by numerous Southern military generals and officers such as P. G. T. Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and J. E. B. Stuart.

LeMat-percussion-revolver-General-Braxton-BraggConfederate General Braxton Bragg’s LeMat revolver realized an incredible $103,500 during Rock Island Auction Company’s December 2021 Premier Firearms Auction.

Designed by Dr. Jean Alexandre LeMat of New Orleans, these unique revolvers were primarily produced in Liege, Belgium, and Paris, France, and smuggled into the South during the Civil War. Period advertisements for the revolvers refer to them as “LeMat’s Grape Shot Revolvers.”

Desirable-Civil-War-Era-Parisian-First-Model-LeMat-Percussion-Revolver--1-Desirable Civil War era Parisian First Model LeMat grape shot revolver. Available May 2022.

LeMat continued to pursue and alter his designs in the post-war era. The LeMat pinfire revolver was sold primarily in Europe, and LeMat introduced a centerfire variation of the design in the late 1860s that included a LeMat revolving carbine and the smaller “Baby LeMat” revolver.

LeMat’s centerfire revolver design was modified multiple times in the two decades following the Civil War, and the example offered in RIAC’s May Premier Auction is similar to the design shown in the 1871 French patent extension. Like their famous percussion predecessors, these centerfire LeMat revolvers have a combination of a rifled barrel fed by a revolving cylinder and a central shot barrel.

Centerfire-LeMat-revolverScarce LeMat centerfire single action grape shot revolver. Available May 2022.

Buying and Selling a Confederate Revolver

While Griswold & Gunnison, the largest producer of Confederate revolvers, was able to make around 3,700 pistols between 1862 and 1864, Colt delivered 127,000 Colt Model 1860 Army revolvers to the Union throughout the war. Though the North’s industrial advantage proved impossible to overcome, that didn’t stop some entrepreneurial Southern arms makers from trying.

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Any Southern made Confederate revolver is a true rarity today, and Rock Island Auction Company’s May 13-15 Premier Firearms Auction features examples from six different manufacturers, one of the most comprehensive collections of Confederate revolvers even offered to the collecting public. From scarce sidearms to Civil War cannons to some of the finest carbines of the era, May’s auction event is a can’t miss opportunity for antique arms collectors and firearm fans of every stripe. Keep an eye out for the online catalog in the weeks ahead, and get ready to experience the highest level of history and artistry that the industry has to offer.

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SOURCES:

Bill Gary, Confederate Revolvers

David and Celeste Topper, Civil War Relics from Georgia

William A. Albaugh, Hugh Benet, Jr., & Edward N. Simmons, Confederate Handguns

Daniel. Hartzler, Confederate Presentation & Inscribed Swords & Revolvers

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The Best Straight-Wall Deer Rifles Here’s a look at the best straight-wall rifles, from lever actions, to bolt guns, to ARs Written By Brad Fitzpatrick

For decades, if you were a Midwest or East Coast deer hunter living in a densely populated state, it was likely you never shot a whitetail with a rifle during deer season. Due to safety concerns, hunters in these regions of the country legally had to shoot slug shotguns from smoothbores or sabots from a rifled shotgun barrel (centerfire rifle cartridges can travel much farther than a slug or sabot). But that shotgun-only requirement has started to shift in the last five years with the advent of straight-walled rifles as historic slug-gun states like Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan have begun to allow the platform to be used during deer season.

A Texas deer taken with a straight-wall lever gun.
The author took this Texas buck with a straight-wall rifle. Brad Fitzpatrick

Winchester took advantage of these regulations  in 2019 with the launch of the .350 Legend, an effective deer killer that produces mild recoil and muzzle jump. Of course, straight-wall cartridges have been around for well over a century, so you can also turn to such classic rounds as the .45/70. There are so many great options, in fact, that it can be tough to choose the ideal straight-wall rifle to fit your needs and budget. Here’s a rundown of some of the best straight-wall rifles available.

Marlin 1895 SBL/Trapper

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Marlin is back in the saddle and under the leadership of new owner Ruger. The company has released two lever-action 1895 rifles chambered in .45/70. The Marlin 1895 SBL which sports a 19.1-inch cold hammer-forged stainless-steel barrel with a threaded muzzle and a six-round tubular magazine (read our full review of the Marlin 1895 SBL here). The adjustable ghost ring rear sight and fiber optic front sight may be all you need, but there’s a full length Picatinny rail for mounting low-power scopes or a reflex sight. The short and handy SBL is compact enough for hunting dense forest or from a blind or tree stand.

If you want maximum maneuverability check out the Marlin Trapper variant with a 16.1-inch barrel. A polished stainless finish on the metalwork and attractive laminate stock makes these guns suitable for hunting in wet, nasty weather, and they’re also an excellent option for hogs, black bears, and even moose and elk. The 1895 is manufactured in Mayodan, North Carolina, and these are not only among the best straight-wall rifles made today, they may well be the best Marlin rifles ever made.

Winchester XPR Stealth SR

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When the budget bolt-action war was raging Winchester’s XPR emerged as one of the standouts. Built from quality components and offered with features such as an MOA trigger—a system that gives shooters a lighter, smoother feel with less creep, overtavel, and takeup— various metal finishes, and stock designs, the XPR is a fine addition to the vaunted Model 70. I’ve shot several of these rifles in .350 Legend and loved them all, but my hands-down favorite is the new Stealth Suppressor Ready version. The .350 Legend doesn’t require a long barrel to reach maximum velocity, so the XPR Stealth SR’s stubby 16½-inch barrel doesn’t compromise performance, but the shorter barrel also makes this 3-foot, ½-inch rifle easy to handle in tight cover.

I hunted with a suppressed Stealth SR in Maine last year (albeit for bears, not whitetail) and even with a suppressor, the weight and length weren’t burdensome. Accuracy was on point, and the recoil and muzzle blast were so mild that most anyone could be accurate with the platform. The Inflex recoil pad, Pic rail, nickel Teflon bolt, and Permacote metal finish are all nice touches that make this rifle an even more compelling value at just over $700. After testing and evaluating the XPR Stealth SR in the field I came away impressed with the rifle’s reliability, accuracy, and overall fit and finish.

Ruger AR-556 MPR .350 Legend

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Ruger’s 350 Legend AR is an ideal rifle for any eastern whitetail hunter. With a collapsed length of 33.38-inches, the Ruger is easy to maneuver in the woods and instant length of pull adjustments allow shortening the stock when you’re wearing heavy winter clothing. A hard coat anodized finish on the 7075-T6 forged receiver stands up well against abuse. The bolt carrier and staked gas key are chrome-plated to resist propellant gases, and the pistol-length gas system offers superb reliability from the .350 carbine. As with other ARs, follow-up shots are fast, but with Ruger’s two-stage Elite 452 AR trigger and cold hammer-forged 4140 chrome-moly steel 16.38-inch precision barrel with Ruger radial brake there’s a good chance you won’t need a second shot. The 15-inch M-LOK handguard offers plenty of space for accessories, and at 6.6-pounds this rifle is lighter than many bolt guns on the list.

Franchi Momentum Elite .350 Legend

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The Franchi Momentum Elite isn’t the most affordable bolt-action rifle on this list, but it does offer some upgrades that warrant the extra cost. The stock is a step up from those found on most sub-$1,000 rifles and comes with raised panels and texturing, a design Franchi calls Evolved Ergonom-X. The rifle’s TSA recoil pad is borrowed from the brand’s shotgun line and the dense rubber does a suitable job reducing felt recoil. This gun’s Gore Optifade Elevated II stock is paired with a Cobalt Cerakote finish which gives the gun a classy look while offering protection against the elements. Franchi’s adjustable Relia trigger breaks between 2 and 4 pounds, one of the best triggers of any rifle on this list. The 22-inch barrel is threaded, a Picatinny rail comes standard, and the detachable polymer magazine holds three rounds. Take a closer look at the Franchi and you’ll see why it costs a bit more than some rivals: the stock-to-metal fit is superb and the chrome, spiral-fluted bolt runs smoothly through the action. Even the two-position rocker-type safety is easy to operate silently. This gun is heavier than most at 7.9 pounds.

Winchester 1892 Carbine

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Though the John Browning-designed Winchester 1892 is well over a century old it’s still one of the best moderate-range deer hunting rifles of all time. The 1892 was designed to handle pistol caliber cartridges, and so today’s guns are chambered in .357 Magnum, .44/40, .44 Remington Magnum, and .45 Colt. Of these, I believe the .44 Magnum is the most versatile and useful, a rifle capable of effectively killing deer out to 100 yards or more in competent hands. It’s light (6 pounds) and maneuverable enough to ride in your pickup, on an ATV, or in a short saddle scabbard. The buckhorn sights are rudimentary but functional for most stand and blind hunting, and capacity is an impressive 10 rounds. At 37 ½ inches long, the 1892 is light enough to carry in a pack when you’re headed deep into a public land tract. The 1892 is designed for fast, quick shooting and handles more like a grouse gun than deer rifle. Plus, it’s just fun to shoot, and as a bonus it digests the same rounds as your favorite revolver. Winchester offers ornate versions of the 1892 like the new color case-hardened Deluxe Takedown model, which is stylish and practical, but the basic Carbine provides everything you need for eastern whitetail hunting in a functional and relatively affordable package.

Ruger American Ranch Rifle

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The American Rifle has been a best-seller since its release, appealing to hunters with its robust design, quality components, excellent accuracy, and reasonable price tag. There are numerous variants chambered in both .350 Legend and .450 Bushmaster, but the Ranch model with its 16.38-inch threaded barrel, Picatinny rail, and durable polymer stock offers the most appeal to whitetail hunters. It also has an adjustable (3 to 5 pounds) Marksman trigger. To access the trigger, remove the stock by unscrewing the two screws near the floor plate or magazine. There is a small screw in front of the trigger group you can tighten to increase trigger pull or loosen to decrease it.  The short, threaded barrel makes it easy to install a suppressor, and with a can in place the .350 Legend produces very mild recoil and minimal muzzle blast. The tang-mounted safety is easy to operate, and Ranch rifles accept AR-style magazines. Though it’s certainly austere, the Ranch does everything a deer hunter needs for under $700

Uberti 1885 High Wall

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The 1885 was another John Moses Browning design and its falling block remains one of the most robust rifle actions of all time. Uberti builds 1885 rifles similar to Browning’s blueprint, and most of these guns are chambered in .45/70, so quality hunting ammunition is widely available. However, if you want a bit more punch there are Uberti 1885s available in .45/90 and .45/120 as well. With its classic lines, color case-hardened receiver, and octagon barrel the lever gun is a real beauty, but it isn’t light: expect this rifle to weigh in at around 10 pounds. That added mass does an acceptable job of reducing recoil, though, so the Uberti is quite mild for a .45/70. Optional Creedmoor-style flip-up sights are available, and they make a stylish and functional addition to this classic hunting rifle. I carried one while hunting whitetails in Texas and the gun performed admirably out to 150 yards, anchoring both bucks I shot in their tracks.

CMMG Resolute Mk4 .350 Legend

CMMG was the first company to introduce an AR rifle chambered in .350 Legend, and the company’s Resolute Mk4 carbine is a refined deer hunting AR that’s loaded with quality features. The Resolute kitted out with a long list of CMMG’s zeroed accessories, including the muzzle brake, trigger guard, ambidextrous charging handle, and more. Unlike most ARs that come in basic black you can also select from several Cerakote color options (grey, charcoal green, and bronze). CMMG has deleted a portion of the top rail of this rifle which adds more M-LOK attachment points at the 12 o’clock position (there are also slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock) and reduces weight. The Resolute Mk4 weighs just over six pounds, and with an overall length of 32.5-inches, it handles exceptionally well. Five-, 10-, and 20-round magazines are available, and this rifle’s 16.1-inch 1:16 twist hammer forged barrel is topped with a zeroed 9mm muzzle brake that can be removed and replaced with a suppressor.

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Mossberg Patriot

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There are currently three Patriot rifles chambered in .350 Legend with MSRPs ranging from $454 to $637. The least expensive, unadorned synthetic version with its plain black injection-molded stock and matte blue finish, will get the job done in the deer woods. It comes with Weaver scope bases so mounting an optic is easy. There’s a Youth Super Bantam scoped combo version, which includes a bore sighted 3-9×40 scope and 1-inch stock spacer for adjusting length of pull. The gun is ready for the field right out of the box and costs less than $500 making it an ideal choice for a new hunter. If you’re a traditionalist you’ll like the walnut stocked version, but regardless of the variant you’ll get a serviceable, durable hunting rifle that’s of good value. The Patriot also comes with a detachable box magazine, fluted bolt and barrel, and a bladed, adjustable LBA trigger.