RIAC Blog

Explore the guns of 1923, the latest chapter in the Yellowstone saga, where the Dutton family faces the deadly challenges of the early 20th century.

Heckler & Koch's MP5 has been the best submachine gun in the world since its introduction in the 1960s thanks to its reliability and accuracy.

Combining power and portability, the Colt 1851 Navy revolver became a Civil War staple, a frontier favorite, and helped usher in the age of the gunfighter.

Trench guns, shotguns with shortened barrels and ready for bayonets, made for a fearsome weapon in the trenches of World War I and beyond.

The men who martially inspected the Colt Single Action Army 1873-1892 add another fascinating facet of collecting the legendary revolver.

High condition and historic pieces from legendary collections as well as 100-plus machine guns will be in RIAC's May Premier.

What's the true value of your guns? Rock Island Auction gets you the most cash for your guns and the evidence can be quickly found in their catalogs.

Some of the coolest guns you'll find are offered by RIAC, and these ten examples are head-turners for any firearms fan with an eye for the rare and unique.

From single shot rifles, revolvers, lever guns, bolt actions, pump shotguns, and autoloaders, we'll compare each of these gun action types.

M1 Carbine vs M1 Garand? The Allies were the real winners of this argument over these key tools in the defeat of fascism in World War 2.

From the .50 BMG to the .700 JDJ and beyond, we'll examine some of the biggest bullet designs and the large caliber rifles developed to chamber them.

Flintlock and percussion guns are a rich part of firearms history, but which is best for a someone interested in muzzleloading today?