Known by the Irish as "Peter The Painter," or simply "Painter," the C96 Mauser has an interesting history that is still being explored and uncovered today.
Through a series of four books, U.S. Army (Ret.) Lt. Col. Kieran McMullen details the various weapons, from small arms to aircraft armaments, used by both sides of the Irish Revolution from 1913 to 1924.
Compared to most marksmanship competitions today, those held in Springtown, Penn., every year are for more unusual and dated firearms. Follow Kenneth L. Smith-Christmas as he recounts the experience of a "Victorian Riflemen" match.