“1866”

What a difference Nelson King's patented loading gate makes. The Henry was cool, but the 1866 was the first of the Winchesters. Although they stopped making the 1866 more than a century ago, Winchester brought them back this year—but others have made them since the 1960s.

A legendary brand was launched in 1866, and 150 years later Winchester is celebrating its founding with a series of commemorative offerings. Among them is a once-in-a-lifetime series of 10, pre-production rifles, chambered in 44-40, of the "One of Five Hundred" Model 1866 "Yellow Boy."

The final Winchester 150th anniversary bullet board is now up for auction.

The Winchester brand has had no shortage of new surprises for its consumers—like the new Varmint X shotshell—but, as SHOT Show 2016 kicks into high gear, the company will also begin a year-long celebration. Oliver F. Winchester introduced his now legendary brand to the world in 1866—and so, in 2016, Winchester celebrates 150 years of success.

If you haven’t yet heard of Bergara, it's time to start paying attention. Granted, the company has been making rifles for only about three years, but its growth during that time has been nothing short of phenomenal. Let’s use the B-14 Timber as an example.

Get a closer look at the Stevens 555 Enhanced, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Weatherby Camilla, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper discusses the Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 CQB, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper discusses the SIG Sauer P220, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.