"You think you know firearms history? Think again. Logan is the authority."
- Gun Talk Media
Logan with George Washington’s pistols
The Historian Behind
High Caliber History
Logan Metesh is a firearms historian, writer, appraiser, and media personality specializing in historically significant firearms and the stories behind them.
With a degree in historic preservation and decades of experience in museums and the firearms industry, his background includes work with the National Park Service, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Firearms Museum, where he researched, interpreted, and cared for some of America's most important firearms collections.
Logan has written hundreds of published articles on firearms history, collecting, valuation, and shooting sports for many of the industry's leading publications. He is also the former host of the award-winning No Lowballers podcast, a frequent guest on radio and podcasts, and a sought-after speaker who brings firearms history to life through engaging presentations and educational media.
Through High Caliber History, Logan combines historical research, hands-on experience, and current market knowledge to serve collectors, museums, estates, and enthusiasts alike. Whether he's researching a rare firearm, producing educational content, delivering a lecture, or providing a professional appraisal, his mission is the same: to preserve history, separate fact from fiction, and help people better understand the firearms that shaped our world.
From evaluating a single family heirloom to documenting nationally significant collections, Logan helps clients uncover the history, significance, and true value of the firearms they own.
Logan with John Moses Browning’s first patent model from 1878 in the Smithsonian’s collection.