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 No Lowballers is the official podcast from GunBroker.com, America's largest online marketplace for firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories. Hosted by industry experts with decades of combined experience, this weekly show delivers unmatched insights into the firearms world. Co-hosts Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com and historian Logan Metesh of High Caliber History reveal the truth behind the trigger as they explore fascinating stories of firearm history and collectibles. Each episode dives into intriguing topics such as mobster favorites, rare collector pieces, war-time weapons, hunting traditions, and competition firearms. What sets "No Lowballers" apart is its impressive roster of special guests, featuring industry legends and experts who share exclusive wisdom and stories. Listeners gain valuable knowledge about gun collecting, trading, and current market trends from the most influential figures in the firearms community.© 1999-2025 GunBroker.com All rights reserved worldwide Mundial
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  • How Savage Arms Helped Shape Modern Firearms—From the .22LR to AccuTrigger

    How Savage Arms Helped Shape Modern Firearms—From the .22LR to AccuTrigger
    May 22 2025
    In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are joined by Chris Bezzina, CEO of Savage Arms, for a conversation that covers everything from detachable box magazines to electric exercise belts. Yes—really. Chris shares the remarkable life and innovations of founder Arthur Savage, a West Indies-born inventor who helped shape the future of American firearms. From pioneering the revolutionary Model 99 lever-action to challenging Colt in the 1911 military trials, Savage Arms has always marched to the beat of its own drum. The trio dives deep into the company’s long history of firearms, innovation and reinvention—from World War contributions and the creation of the .22 LR cartridge with Stevens, to modern standouts like the Model 110 bolt-action, the straight-pull Impulse, and the .22LR lever-action Revel. And yes, they finally answer the question: Will the Model 99 ever come back? Key Topics Discussed: The Origin of Savage Arms: Arthur Savage’s journey from West Indies coffee planter and Australian cattle rancher to firearms innovator includes everything from inventing the radial tire to pioneering smokeless powder lever-action rifles. The Model 99 and the 1911 That Almost Was: How Savage’s iconic lever gun influenced Bill Ruger—and how the Savage 1907 pistol nearly beat out the 1911 for U.S. military service. Detachable Box Magazines—Then and Now: Savage was one of the first to believe in the now-standard detachable mag, and Chris explains why, even today, the mag is still the most difficult part of gun design. The Model 110: America’s Most Produced Bolt-Action Rifle: Discover why the Model 110’s barrel nut system and floating bolt head are still setting the standard decades later—and how the AccuTrigger helped redefine factory triggers. Straight-Pull Rifles and the Savage Impulse: Why Savage went against the grain to develop a U.S.-made straight-pull bolt action, and how the Impulse delivers European precision at an American price. The .22LR Revel and the AccuCan Suppressor: From butter-smooth actions to takedown versatility and over-barrel suppressors, Savage is redefining fun and functionality with their newest rimfire offerings. Guest: Chris Bezzina – CEO, Savage Arms Bonus Segment: Chris shares how a handful of historic Savage prototype pistols were literally pulled out of a New York landfill—and what they reveal about the company's century-long journey. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content and weekly drops. New episodes every Thursday. We’ve got some exciting news—No Lowballers is officially moving to a new network! This upgrade makes it even easier for fans like you to find the show, and it opens the door for even more incredible guests and behind-the-scenes industry insights. 👉 Here’s the important part: If you're already subscribed, you’ll need to re-subscribe using the new links below to keep getting episodes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoPXevKfKwruKcEcV4ir3 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-lowballers/id1812452370 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f74f614-ea1c-4ca6-abd4-cfaf5135bf8e/no-lowballers iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/274120614/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6595321?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_6595321&utm_content=No Lowballers-CastBox_FM Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NoLowballersPodcast/videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLowballersPodcast/featured No Lowballers home page: https://www.gunbroker.com/c/podcast/ Nothing else is changing. You’ll still get the same unfiltered stories, sharp insights, and hot takes—but with a bigger platform to back it up. Thanks for riding with us—bigger things are on the way. #NoLowBallersPodcast #SavageArms #Model99 #Model110 #AccuTrigger #ImpulseRifle #1911History #FirearmsInnovation #RimfireRevolution
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    51 m
  • Phil Collins, Front Yards, and Foundry Work: The Wild Fate of Alamo Cannons

    Phil Collins, Front Yards, and Foundry Work: The Wild Fate of Alamo Cannons
    May 15 2025
    In this explosive episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com head to San Antonio to meet with Kolby Lanham, Senior Researcher and Historian at the Alamo. Together, they pull the linstock back on the often-overlooked artillery of the famed Texas battle. Kolby walks us through the real firepower at the Battle of the Alamo—ranging from 1-pound swivel guns to massive 18-pounders capable of hurling iron balls nearly two miles. He explains how the cannons were discovered buried in front yards and hotel foundations, why Mexican troops chose not to assault certain walls, and how 18th-century gunners used red-hot cannonballs to light enemy positions on fire. You’ll also learn how some of these battlefield artifacts ended up as lawn ornaments, birdbaths, or even church bells. From Phil Collins’ private collection to Japanese monuments and cannon replicas made by a YouTuber (who also happens to be a distant cousin of Kolby’s), this episode delivers a truly global story of sacrifice, firepower, and historical preservation. Key Topics Discussed: Cannon Recovery and the Samuel Maverick Story How 15 buried Alamo cannons were rediscovered in a front yard during home construction—and how others are still buried beneath concrete in downtown San Antonio. Types of Cannons at the Alamo From 1-pound swivel guns to 18-pound siege guns, Kolby walks us through the specs, uses, and damage potential of the artillery on both Texian and Mexican sides. Red-Hot Shot, Grape, and “Lagrange” Loads How defenders used every trick in the book—from heated iron rounds to doorknobs, spoons, and horseshoes—to turn the mission into a deadly trap. Why the Mexican Army Knew Exactly What to Avoid Learn how their prior occupation gave Santa Anna’s forces inside knowledge on fort layouts—and still suffered hundreds of casualties. Alamo Cannons as Birdbaths and Bells The story of a cannon-turned-birdbath donated by a Maverick descendant, and a six-pounder melted down into a church bell just blocks from the site. Cannon Conservation and Replication Texas A&M’s preservation process, electrolysis baths, and the fascinating effort to create functional cannon replicas—including LIDAR scanning, bronze casting, and full-scale test fires. Swedish Cannons and Global Origins Why some of the Alamo’s cannons may have originated in 1670s Sweden and how merchant marine trade led to their eventual battlefield use in Texas. Guest: Kolby Lanham – Senior Researcher and Historian, The Alamo Bonus Segment: We explore the unlikely connection between Disney, Davy Crockett, and Phil Collins’ world-class collection of Alamo artifacts—and how he helped put hundreds of pieces into public hands. 👉 Here’s the important part: If you're already subscribed, you’ll need to re-subscribe using the new links below to keep getting episodes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoPXevKfKwruKcEcV4ir3 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-lowballers/id1812452370 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f74f614-ea1c-4ca6-abd4-cfaf5135bf8e/no-lowballers iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/274120614/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6595321?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_6595321&utm_content=No Lowballers-CastBox_FM Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NoLowballersPodcast/videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLowballersPodcast/featured No Lowballers home page: https://www.gunbroker.com/c/podcast/ Nothing else is changing. You’ll still get the same unfiltered stories, sharp insights, and hot takes—but with a bigger platform to back it up. Thanks for riding with us—bigger things are on the way. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content and history drops. New episodes every Thursday. #NoLowBallersPodcast #AlamoCannons #TexasHistory #ArtilleryHistory #KolbyLanham #BattleOfTheAlamo #PhilCollinsAlamoCollection #GunsThatGoBoom #SwedishCannons #GunBrokerHistory
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    46 m
  • Scandal, Innovation, and Rifles: The True Story Behind the Krag-Jørgensen

    Scandal, Innovation, and Rifles: The True Story Behind the Krag-Jørgensen
    May 8 2025
    In this deep-dive episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com welcome researcher Justin Baird for a fascinating look at one of the most underrated rifles in U.S. history—the Krag-Jørgensen—and the two men who made it possible. More than just another bolt-action military rifle, the Krag-Jørgensen carries a story rooted in international innovation, unexpected design breakthroughs, and a friendship forged in engineering. From Ole Krag’s privileged upbringing and passion for machinery to Erik Jørgensen’s humble beginnings on a Norwegian farm, we explore how two very different men came together to revolutionize magazine-fed firearms in the late 19th century. Justin walks us through their backgrounds, their collaboration, and how their rifle went on to be adopted not just by Denmark and Norway, but also by the United States—becoming America’s first smokeless powder service rifle. The episode also unpacks how myths around Krag "stealing" credit from Jørgensen persist to this day, despite their genuine partnership. Key Topics Discussed: The Origins of Ole Krag and Erik Jørgensen: Learn how one was the son of a prominent clergyman and the other the child of a rural blacksmith—and how their paths converged at Kongsberg’s state arsenal in Norway. Innovation Through Cooperation: Justin explains how Krag’s early designs and Jørgensen’s mechanical skill merged to create a modular magazine system that would reshape military arms trials across Europe and the U.S. The Capsule Magazine That Changed Everything: Why Krag’s “half capsule” design appealed to the Danish military, how it evolved, and how its quirks shaped the future of combat shooting strategies. Adoption in America: How U.S. Army trials led to the adoption of the Krag-Jørgensen, the tailored changes that made it uniquely American, and why it was eventually phased out in favor of the 1903 Springfield. The Krag-Jørgensen Company’s Rise—and Fall: The lucrative U.S. contract that kept the company alive, the Sultan of Turkey’s surprise offer, and how it all came crashing down when both money and momentum ran out. Tragedy and Legacy: The untimely death of Erik Jørgensen and the public speculation that followed. Justin shares how Krag spent the rest of his life defending Jørgensen’s role in their joint success. Guest: Justin Baird – Researcher and Krag-Jørgensen historian Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content, episode updates, and bonus history facts. New episodes drop every Thursday. #NoLowBallersPodcast #KragJorgensen #MilitaryRifleHistory #BoltAction #USMilitaryFirearms #GunHistory #FirearmsInnovation
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    54 m
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