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No Lowballers

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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

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52:12

Yes, Sears Sold Shotguns: The Strange History of...

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2025/11/06

In this week’s episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History returns—sleep-deprived but energized—with Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com to explore one of the most fascinating corners of firearms history: store-brand guns and white-label firearms. Triggered by the reintroduction of the Glenfield brand under Ruger, the duo dives into the heritage of guns sold under names like Western Field, J.C. Higgins, and Ted Williams, unpacking how hardware stores, catalog

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7:24

When Chevy Gave You a Rifle: The Story of the 1985...

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2025/10/30

This week on No Lowballers, we’re going off script. While Logan Metesh of HIgh Caliber History is on special assignment—making a little history of his own at home—we’re firing up something special for you. Allen of GunBroker takes the driver’s seat for a nostalgic deep dive into one of the wildest automotive promotions in American history: the 1985 Chevy K10 Outdoorsman.Picture it—McDonald’s smoke-filled booths, Walkmans on hips, and square-body Chevys rolling off the line. But this wasn’t just

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39:11

The Secret Psychology of Gun Collectors — Nostalgia,...

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2025/10/23

In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com sit down at Bryant Ridge with Eric Pruner to explore what truly defines a collector. From the moment you move past simply “accumulating” to curating with intent, the conversation dives into what drives people to collect — nostalgia, quality, artistry, or pure accident. Whether it’s engraved Colts, Gen 3 Smith & Wessons, or even the ultra-rare 1985 Chevy Outdoorsman package,

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49:23

Reddit Bans Gun Parts! No Lowballers Take on 2A...

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2025/10/16

Online censorship of Second Amendment content is nothing new—but it’s reaching new levels. In this week’s episode, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and GunBroker’s Allen Forkner dive deep into the latest wave of digital crackdowns hitting the firearms community, including Reddit’s recent ban on all firearm parts and accessory sales. From disappearing subreddits to shadow bans on major video platforms, the guys unpack how these moves affect enthusiasts, creators, and businesses across the

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30:27

From Bidding Wars to Sunday Night Wins: What Drives...

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2025/10/09

The No Lowballers crew goes on the road to Liberty, Kentucky, for an inside look at the auction world with special guest Eric Pruner of the Bryant Ridge Company. With more than 14 years as a top GunBroker seller, Bryant Ridge has seen the platform evolve from its early days into today’s e-commerce powerhouse. In this episode, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com dive into the psychology of bidding, the art of timing auctions, and why the thrill of “just another 10

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46:54

Genealogy Meets Firearms: How the SAR Tracks...

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2025/10/02

This week on the No Lowballers podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com welcome Zac Distel, Director and Curator of Collections for the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Together, they dig into the challenges of proving provenance, separating family lore from hard evidence, and how museums approach research when firearms and artifacts come with big stories attached. From musket mysteries at Ticonderoga to shotguns handed down through

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56:40

Inside the Model 1917 Rifle Story: How the U.S. Armed...

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2025/09/25

In this episode of No Lowballers, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History is joined by GunBroker's own Allen Forkner to welcome guest Jon Krisko, a U.S. Army judge advocate stationed at Fort Leavenworth and researcher of World War I ordnance history. Krisko shares the remarkable story of the Model 1917 rifle and the little-known Rifle Demonstrator Corps—an elite team of marksmen tasked with introducing a new service rifle to America’s rapidly expanding wartime Army. From urgent production

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66:18

Classic Country, Rock & Murder Ballads: The...

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2025/09/18

From outlaw country ballads to classic rock and even pirate rap, this week’s episode dives into the powerful connection between music and firearms. Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of https://www.gunbroker.com/finally sit down with their elusive friend Nick Hoffman—fiddler, hunter, pilot, dad, Apple Music radio host and the man behind Nick’s Wild Ride on Outdoor Channel. After years of trying to get him on the show, the trio celebrates season 10 of his TV series and

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44:18

MILSPEC: The good, the bad and the bare minimum

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2025/09/11

This week on No Lowballers, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com tackle a controversial word in the firearms world: milspec. Is it a mark of quality, a synonym for “stock,” or just the lowest bidder’s minimum requirement? The guys dive into the history, myths, and real-world applications of military specifications in firearms manufacturing.Key Topics Covered • What “milspec” really means – interchangeability and functionality, not guaranteed quality • The

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50:04

When Canada Gets Gun Laws Right (For Museums At Least)

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2025/09/04

This week on No Lowballers, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker dive into a surprising twist: sometimes Canada does firearms museums better than the United States. While civilian gun laws north of the border are notoriously restrictive, Canadian museums actually enjoy more freedom than their American counterparts.Logan shares insights from the recent Arsenals of History Symposium and explains why the lack of proper licensing in the U.S. prevents museums from

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49:15

Farewell to a legend: The Smith & Wesson Model 41

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2025/08/26

In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are joined by Smith & Wesson historian Mike Helms for his record-setting third appearance on the show. Together, they dive deep into the history, design, and legacy of one of the most iconic .22 target pistols ever made—the Smith & Wesson Model 41.With news breaking that Smith & Wesson has officially discontinued production of the Model 41, the crew takes listeners through

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41:23

The Widowmaker: Firearms History’s Most Dangerous Guns

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2025/08/21

This week on the No Lowballers Podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com dive into firearms that earned reputations as dangerous by design. From shotguns with flawed engineering to revolving rifles that put shooters directly in harm’s way, we look at the missteps in firearms history that left lasting scars — both figuratively and literally.Join us as we explore how patent law, stubborn manufacturers, and inventive but risky designs led to some of the most

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49:15

103 Years of Federal Ammunition: From Dumpster...

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2025/08/14

For more than a century, Federal Ammunition has shaped the way America hunts, competes and defends itself. In this episode of No Lowballers, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker dive deep into the company’s roots, legendary innovations and the people who made it all happen. From humble beginnings in Anoka, Minnesota, to becoming one of the most recognized names in the shooting world, Federal’s story is one of grit, innovation and American craftsmanship.Whether

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49:06

From Garands to Olympians: How the CMP Trains the...

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2025/08/07

On this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History dives deep into one of the most historically significant and community-focused organizations in the shooting sports world — the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Joined by CMP leaders Jerry O’Keefe, Christie Sewell, and Brad Donoho, plus a surprise appearance from Olympic legend Gary Anderson, this episode explores the roots, growth, and enduring mission of CMP.From the historic grounds of Camp Perry to the

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54:39

Top Firearms Museums Every Gun Enthusiast Must Visit

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2025/07/31

As summer winds down and back-to-school season creeps in, the No Lowballers crew invites you to squeeze in one last adventure—an all-American firearms museum road trip. Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com map out the ultimate coast-to-coast journey to some of the best gun museums in the country. Whether you're into antique arms, military firearms, presidential history or Hollywood guns, this itinerary has something for everyone.From the historic halls of

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54:16

The Explosive History of Gunpowder: No Lowballers...

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2025/07/24

It’s a milestone moment on this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast—our 100th show! Hosts Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner mark the occasion with an explosive deep dive into one of the most fundamental elements in the history of firearms: gunpowder. To help them explore the thousand-year journey of the propellant that powers it all, they’re joined by special guest Justin Schrader, Senior Ballistician at Hodgdon Powder Company. From myth and mysticism to modern temp-stable powders and the economics

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52:32

What Gun Owners Need to Know About NFA Reform in 2026

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2025/07/17

The No Lowballers crew returns for a high-impact discussion on one of the most significant changes in NFA policy in nearly a century. Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and GunBroker.com’s Allen Forkner welcome Bill Sack, Director of Legal Operations at the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), to unpack the recent passage of what’s been dubbed “the big, beautiful bill.” For the first time since 1934, the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs)

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61:22

From Scorpions to Shotguns: How Lake Erie Arms Mixes...

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2025/07/10

This week, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker tour the most advanced range facility they’ve ever visited, shoot some blacklight clays, and get schooled on hospitality, firearms safety, and eating bugs—with a bourbon chaser. Jim West of Lake Erie Arms joins the guys to talk about the thought, design and innovations that went into creating the mecca of high-end shooting and social clubs. • Fresh off winning another POMA award, the crew heads to Ohio to explore one of

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21:28

Lever Guns Before 1900: The Wild History You’ve Never...

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2025/06/26

While Logan and Allen are off-site this week, we're flashing back to one of the most requested segments from our trip to LeverFest at Range Ready Studios in Louisiana. In this special presentation, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History takes center stage to walk through the surprisingly weird and brilliant early history of lever-action rifles — including the names, designs, and ammo you've never heard of.In this episode: • Rocket Ball ammo? The caseless wonder that started it all • Walter Hunt,

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56:34

G3 to G11: Heckler & Koch’s Influence on Modern...

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2025/06/19

Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are back with a heavyweight guest for a heavyweight brand. James Williamson, author of four Vickers Guide volumes on H&K and a true expert on the brand, joins the show to give us a deep dive into the German arms giant known for quality, innovation and precision: Heckler & Koch.In this episode: • The post-war origins of H&K and how Mauser engineers birthed a legend • The G3 battle rifle and the rise of modular military

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