About This Quiz
Before there were rifles, there were only smoothbore blasters – shotguns and the like, accurate only at short distances, and with relatively low power. Then came rifled barrels and metal cartridges, and the world of warfare, hunting and recreation would never again be the same. All of the biggest gun makers got in on the act, from Winchester to Remington to Springfield and a whole lot more. Grab your magnum cartridges and see what kind of damage you can do in this legendary rifles quiz!
Most sidearms and shotguns are only good for targets closer than 100 yards. For any sort of real distances, you need a rifle. They spin their lead for better accuracy and power, and as such, they helped conquer the Old West, demolish the Axis and devastate enemies of the state throughout the world. Do you know some of the most famous military rifles of the 20th century?
Then there are iconic rifles like the Winchester 1886, or the Model 94. Both found great popularity with big game hunters and sportsmen around the world. Or how about the Spencer repeating rifle, or the famous Henry rifle that appeared in 1860? Blast your way into this legendary rifle quiz now!
The AK-47 is the most numerous assault rifle on Earth. Produced by the tens of millions, it's been used in countless conflicts since its introduction after WWII.
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Weatherby created its Mark V in the mid-20th century as both a rock-solid firearm and as a conversation piece. It was, and is, often associated with the finer things in life, in part due to a savvy marketing campaign.
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Designed in 1966, the Ruger No. 1 is a famous single-shot rifle. It has a distinctive underlever that cocks the rifle, and it's been chambered for dozens of cartridges in the past few decades.
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U.S. general George Patton, never one to mince words, was sold on America's WWII battle rifle. He famously called the M1 "the greatest battle implement ever devised."
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Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the AK-47 for the USSR and its Red Army. Since then, this assault rifle has found its way into killing fields the world over.
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It's often called "The Rifleman's Rifle," and it's the Winchester Model 70. Accurate, reliable and with enough stopping power for war, it's been in production since 1936.
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Made from 1960 onward, the Marlin Model 60 might be the best-selling .22 rifle ever created. Created for the recreational market, Marlin has sold more than 11 million of these ultra-common guns.
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The Model 1873 is a legendary lever action rifle that found its way into the Old West. Some people even call it "The Gun That Won the West."
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The Remington Model 700 is a very accurate gun. Some enthusiasts call it one of the most accurate rifles ever right off of the shelf.
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The M1 Garand was no ordinary rifle. It survived, even thrived, in various environmental conditions the world over. It was of the Allies' best weapons of the late war.
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WWI was an industrial war that found many forces stuck with slow weapons. The Springfield Model 1903 was a bolt-action rifle that saw about 75 years of service in the Army.
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The AK-47 is a pretty reliable weapon. And it's incredibly cheap to build, meaning it’s a good way for poorer countries to arm a lot of people very quickly.
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ArmaLite created the first AR-15s but couldn't find a real buyer. So it sold the rights to Colt, which began making updated versions of this gun, which is one of America's current favorites.
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The M14 hit U.S. service started in 1959, meant as the successor to WWII's iconic M1 Garand. It had a relatively short stint, as it was soon replaced by the M16.
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Teddy Roosevelt was famously fond of big game hunting. He loved H&H's double rifle concept so much that he said, "“I do not believe there is a better weapon for heavy game."
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The Ruger 10/22 is easily one of the most successul rimfire rifles ever made. It's a 5-pound semi-automatic gun with a 10-round rotary magazine.
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The "AR" in the AR-15 doesn't stand for "assault rifle" or any such nonsense -- it's a reference to ArmaLite, the gun's first maker. It's a semi-automatic rifle.
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It was a deceptively simple rifle in an industrial-age war. The M1 -- in the right hands -- could wallop targets from 1,000 yards (10 football fields) distant.
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In an age where semi-automatics are all the rage, the Weatherby Mark V was a bit of a throwback. Designed in 1955, this bolt-action beast was meant to set a standard, and it did just that, becoming a beloved target and hunting model.
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Stoner was the man who designed the M16, the rifle that became a staple of the Vietnam War. His assault weapon is noted for its accuracy and reliability in harsh conditions.
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The Springfield 1903 fires a .30-06 cartridge. It was distributed to some unlucky American troops in WWII due to a shortage of M1 Garands.
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The 7.62×51mm NATO debuted in the U.S. military via the M14 battle rifle. It's almost the same as the .308 Winchester.
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After 1964, the beloved Model 70 underwent numerous changes in design and quality. Most collectors seek out copies made before '64.
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The M1 Garand allowed Allied soldiers to fire 30 rounds per minute, a nearly incredible increase compared to WWI-era rifles. But its clip mechanism made it very difficult to add rounds to a partially depleted clip.
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The Mauser 98, from 1898, is a bolt-action icron from Germany. It was the country's standard service rifle until just before WWII.
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The No. 1 is an extremely collectible gun, and it's becoming even more so with recent years. Each season (since 2014), the company offers this iconic gun in just one caliber.
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The Lee-Enfield is a symbol of British might. It's a .303 that found widespread service in both World Wars.
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False. John Cantius Garand was a French-Canadian man who moved to America at the age of 11. He designed one of the weapons that helped liberate France from the Germans.
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The Ruger 10/22 is an extremely customizable gun, one with a massive aftermarket components market. You can replace any part of the weapon with a variety of parts made by third-party companies.
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For years, John Browning was a freelance engineer of sorts, creating and then selling gun designs to manufacturers. Winchester scored a big hit with the Model 94, a popular Browning concept.
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