Nighthawk Custom

formed in 2004 Berryville, Arkansas Mark Stone is a founder and the owner  gunsmiths who worked for Wilson Combat Custom pistols fully customizable from finishes to sights to grip design Tactical branch of Nighthawk specializes in military and home defense products rather than collectible or competition pistols About Nighthawk Custom Nighthawk Custom is a high-end … Read more

GunShows-USA

since 2001 Presented by Earl Kurburski  the first Website of its kind  advertises the shows being put on by promoters all across the U.S.A. based in Arkansas http://www.gunshows-usa.com/ Profiles on Minuteman University.com are editorial content compiled from public sources. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of, sponsorship by, or affiliation with this site or the Gun … Read more

Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

started in 1977 Berryville, Arkansas 1977 started by Bill Wilson as “Wilson’s Gun Shop” in Berryville, Arkansas – gunsmith business in the back of the family jewelry store modified – 1911-A1 – Smith & Wesson Model 10 – Ruger Single Action Revolvers 1983 began making custom parts 1996 building  M1911 pistols in house 2000 bought “Scattergun … Read more

Iver Johnson

from 1871 to 1993 Massachusetts U.S. firearms, bicycle, and motorcycle manufacturer Iver Johnson (1841–1895) 1857  educated as a gunsmith in Bergen, Norway Had a gun store in Oslo, Norway 1863 immigrated to Worcester, Massachusetts he made “pepperbox” pistols for Allen & Wheelock 1871 with Martin Bye created the Johnson Bye & Company 1883 Johnson bought Bye out – name changed to Iver Johnson … Read more

Buck Saunders

Buck Saunders

Colonel C. Burton “Buck” Saunders 1867 – Oct 1952 He collected guns & shared his collection with people who were interested He left his guns to the city of Berryville, AR He left money for the building and the property May 1956 Saunders Museum opened   About Buck Saunders Colonel C. Burton “Buck” Saunders was … Read more