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The Making of John Moses Browning

Posted on July 1, 2011 by William C. Montgomery

When I wrote Ode to Browning, I wondered aloud how a Mormon kid from Ogden, Utah, could become the world’s most influential gun designer. That muse was not an idle thought. Last week I visited the Nauvoo, Illinois home and … Continue reading →

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Ode to Browning

Posted on April 13, 2010 by William C. Montgomery

By William C Montgomery on April 13, 2010 John Moses Browning was the most influential gun designer. Ever. John C. Garand, Mikhail Kalashnikov, Hiram Maxim, Georg Luger, Dr. Richard J. Gatling, Benjamin Henry, Christian Sharps, General John T. Thompson, and … Continue reading →

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Utah Senator: Combine Browning Day with Martin Luther King Day

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Robert Farago

From the Salt Lake Tribune: Senate leaders say they like the idea of honoring the late Utah gun inventor John Moses Browning with a state holiday, but aren’t set on having it share a day with the Martin Luther King … Continue reading →

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