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| rifle musket | 8/22/2008 |
Q: have what i believe to be 1841 mississippi rifle musket.has 33 inch barrel,the barrel diameter .75 ...
A: If you have an 1841 rifle, and if all the brass and steel hardware and ramrod are present and ...
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| Service knives | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Personal protection knife from World War ll. The blade folds into the hilt of the knife, ...
A: There are several hundred varieties. Remember that the Germans and their allies had 25 million ...
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| mauser handgun | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I recently came across my grandpa's model 1914 mauser pocket pistol. It has no scratches or marks ...
A: If the gun works, is original and clean, and all the parts including the clip match, maybe $200.00. ...
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| New London Pistol Co. | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have a pistol which on the barrel is stamped "London Pistol Company" the date stamped "patent ...
A: Your London Pistol was made by Manhattan Firearms Company of Norwich, CT. but yours was made in ...
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| Model 1886 38-56 WCF | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have recently come into the possession of a model 1886 38-56 WCF. I know by the serial number that ...
A: If the number is under 120,000, and it has case hardened hardware, or if it is blue but with a ...
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| ammo shell | 12/23/2007 |
Q: What is this? Inscription on bottom of shell: 37-85 PDPs 275 .9.16 Has makers mark that looks ...
A: It is called trench art. During World War I, and to a lesser degree WWII, soldiers who were in the ...
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| 1894 Winchester 30-30 | 12/2/2007 |
Q: How much would an 1894 Winchester 30-30 be worth if I wanted to sell it? Its in good condition
A: Average common rifle $400-$500. But there are lots of features (butt plate type,forend caps), barrel ...
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| Hollis & Sheath Shotgun | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am seeking information (date of manufacturer, value, shootability) on a Hollis & Sheath, double ...
A: Hollis & Sheath, a partnership of John Hollis and Isaac Brentnall Sheath formed in Birmingham, ...
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| winchester Mod. 1904 single shot bolt action | 11/23/2007 |
Q: Sir - I'm an old Winchester nut & have several Carbines & some boy's rifles - Have a 1904 Mod. with ...
A: JA. The Winchester M1904 was designed with the distinctive curved metal trigerguard specificly to ...
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| 1913 Winchester | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me about how much a 1913 Model 12, 12-gauge Winchester might be worth now? It was my ...
A: The Winchester Model 12 shotgun is the first hammerless slide action shotgun. It is considered the ...
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| Mause "brommsweeper" value | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Sir: I have a late 1800's Mauser in perfect shape. It was probably refurbished. All matching #'s ...
A: If the Mauser is original and the clip number matches, the Mauser is the better gun. If the Mauser ...
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| Winchester 32-20 1892 S# 78949 | 10/10/2007 |
Q: i was trying to date my family collectable gun i have. I it was from my father who said he got it ...
A: Winchester M1892. In production 1892-1941, yours probably in late 1897 or 1898. Over one million ...
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| Iver Johnson | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Im having problems trying to figure out the age of this revolver. 1897, 1898, 1899 or is it newer. ...
A: Sadly, no. Iver Johnson produced a tremendous number of revolvers, in what seems like unlimited ...
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| winchester model 1886 40-82WCF | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have this rifle that I have had for over 40 years as a conversation piece. Ser#51665. behind ...
A: Without a picture I can't be sure but I can tell you what you don't have. All cavalry carbines have ...
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| Parry Firearms Double Barrel Shotgun | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired a Parry Firearms Double Barrel Shotgun. The only markings it has on it besides ...
A: Of course the gun can be restored. I have had parts made for Sharps and Peabodys, but it is a long, ...
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| Parry Firearms Double Barrel Shotgun | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired a Parry Firearms Double Barrel Shotgun. The only markings it has on it besides ...
A: Tony. Parry Firearms Company of Ithaca made pretty good feild grade shotsguns, and was purchased by ...
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| Winchester 1892 | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have a Winchester 1892. The serial number is 42567 which I think puts the manufactures date around ...
A: By the serial number, your rifle was made before 1898, which makes it an antique. The caliber is ...
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| old rifle | 8/28/2007 |
Q: It is old and is a 303 british load with a seven clip. It has the yr. 1943 on the side and says bmp ...
A: You have an Enfeild Rifle. Made between the 1890s and the late 1950s and used by all British and ...
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| ROYAL TYPEWRITER | 8/8/2007 |
Q: FOUND A BLACK ROYAL TYPEWRITER SERIAL #A728345, IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION IN A BLACK CASE WITH ...
A: Royals in minty condition that work bring US$30.00 to $45.00 in the original case. There are guys ...
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| A Fracotte 9mm Flobert | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have a beautiful cased Francotte 9mm Flobert.It is presently on Gunbrokers Auction.Read the items ...
A: Respectfully, none of what "you know" is of any value in the gun market. You would need to get a ...
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| A Fracotte 9mm Flobert | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have a beautiful cased Francotte 9mm Flobert.It is presently on Gunbrokers Auction.Read the items ...
A: I have never seen one that was not a peice of junk before, so I can safely say it is a condition ...
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| pistol | 6/25/2007 |
Q: i have an eastern arms co. pistol. It has #'s on the grip end 84471.Also the #4471 inside when you ...
A: Eastern Arms was a trade name of Sears. It could have been made by Iver Johnson for Sears. That is ...
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| Percussion Double Barrel 12 Gauge Shotguns | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I would like to ask you about two guns, if I may. I've had them for 12+ years, along with a few ...
A: Email good pictures to nsberman@msn.com. As a rule,Indian made reproductions have little or no value ...
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| whitneyville armory .22 cal pistol | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have a Whitneyville Armory .22 revolver 7-shot octagon barrel,that was my grandmothers it is in ...
A: Whitneyville Armory. Patented May 23, 1871 (1871-79) on top of action, 7 shot, No trigger guard, ...
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| chuck connors the rifleman 1892 winchester 44-40 | 4/4/2007 |
Q: i can get one just like lucas mccain used.is 2700.00 a fair price..thanks,ray
A: If you are going to shoot it or enjoy it, I guess what ever price you are willing to pay is a fair ...
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| Searching for Info On My Musket | 3/27/2007 |
Q: We have had a musket in our family for many years and we can track it back to my grandfather. The ...
A: Jeff. I can not find Meridian Mfg Co in CT gun makers. Either it is a shotgun and not a musket, or ...
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| Hollins & Sheath Black Powder Shotgun | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I Have come across a fully intact Hollis & Sheath shotgun it has a name ingraved on top of the ...
A: Craig. What you have is a shotgun made by Hollis & Sheath, a partnership formed by brothers John ...
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| Civil War musket | 3/5/2007 |
Q: Neil: I have an 1863 Springfield Armory (it's stamped on the side of the stock.. visible to naked ...
A: Lewis. Depends on the condition as it is a common Civil War rifle. It would be better if you sent me ...
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| James Dixon & Sons shotgun reloader tool | 12/24/2006 |
Q: I have a James Dixon & Sons shotgun reloader tool which I believe is only the crimper. It also has ...
A: I will tell you what I know, which is not much. James Dixon & Son was in Sheffield, England where ...
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| Questions re: Powder Horns | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I am interested in acquiring authentic powder horns. There seem to be a lot of reproductions around. ...
A: You will not be able to tell real from fake in any time soon. It takes years of practice, so buy ...
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| Old Rifle | 10/18/2006 |
Q: Berman, I bought an old rifle from an older gentleman and was told it was a savage 30-06 witch no ...
A: A Savage would be a lever action, a US Springfeild a bolt action (with a couple of very rare ...
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| hollis&sheath | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have acquired a Hollis & Sheath which marked as "isaac hollis & sons late hollis & sheath" and " ...
A: It is is a sporting rifle, not a military pattern adopted by the British War Department. The ...
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| Winchester 1892 | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have a chance to buy a Winchester 1892 rifle in 44-40 cal. with 24 inch octogan barrel. The rifle ...
A: Personally, I restore single shot rifles. I like a rifle to be complete and with strong rifling. A ...
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| Value of Whitneyville 45-60 | 9/21/2006 |
Q: i have recently acquired a very interesting old firearm. i am an avid gun collector, but mainly ...
A: Whitneyville is a trade name for the Whitney Arms Company of Connecticut. You have a large frame ...
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| Hollis & Sheath | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I have acquired a Hollis & Sheath double barrell shotgun, it is missing it's barrell. But it has a ...
A: Your Hollis & Sheath shotgun was made in Birmingham, England between 1849 and 1861. Based on the ...
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| royal typewriter | 9/3/2006 |
Q: After my parents passed away, while cleaning out the attic, I found mom's old Royal Typewriter. She ...
A: It is collectable but not rare, as Royal sold hundreds of thousands of them. If it is really clean ...
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| Several old guns | 4/19/2006 |
Q: I will get the lenghts of the gun for futher enquirment. Forgive me not to give the exact serial ...
A: Nathan. Just goes to show you, I actually looked it up and much to my surprise you are correct. ...
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| THE DAISY black powder gun | 4/14/2006 |
Q: i have a black powder gun given to me by my father , its cap and ball. maybe .25 calber the hammer, ...
A: Rick. I can guess. Probably a modern reproduction of an antique rifle. The calibre is to small for ...
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| 1907 22 Caliper Rifle | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I have a 1907 22 caliper pump rifle made J Stevens Arm Company Chicopee Falls, Mass. Model J929 ...
A: Ray. There are two main models of pump Stevens rifle and neither is J929. That may be the serial ...
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| 5 chamber pistol | 12/15/2005 |
Q: we found a 5 chamber pistol in our deceased aunts house it has writing on the barrel but we can only ...
A: Iver Johnson made civilian revolvers in the 1890s until maybe 1945. They were a poor mans Colt or ...
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| antique b.b. gun? | 11/14/2005 |
Q: i have come across a "model 1892 winchester, PAT.october 14, 1884". would you happen to know how ...
A: You have a Winchester Model 1892 Rife. Approximately one million made between 1892 and 1941. They ...
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| Old Weapons | 8/21/2005 |
Q: I have a small hand gun,from 1905 a32 calliber and also a couple wwII swords from my Uncle who has ...
A: Jolene. Send me pictures. I don't know what state you are writing from, so do not show the pistol to ...
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| Gun value | 8/17/2005 |
Q: I have a Model 1871 Mauser production date 1875. Can you give me a ballpark figure of what this gun ...
A: You have a common but popularly collected rifle made by the best bolt rifle manufacturer in history. ...
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| ammunition | 8/4/2005 |
Q: My grandson found a few round (looks like iron) balls maybe the size of a quarter or larger, a few ...
A: Without a picture its just a guess, but it would be grape shot. The last few shots that Civil War ...
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| what is the value of a colt... | 7/18/2005 |
Q: what is the value of a colt revolver model 1860 army?
A: Depends. A well used one, mismatched serial numbers, or missing parts, depending on condition ...
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| ammo german | 6/7/2005 |
Q: I have some old 308? rounds in a magizine unfired magizine holds 5 rounds and i have 2 magizines and ...
A: What you have is 8X57(.323) World War II German Mauser Ammmo. Do NOT use it in a .308 rifle. I'm ...
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| request worth of gun | 5/31/2005 |
Q: I hAVE A WINCHESTER 22 PUMP SHORT ONLY, AGE IS ABOUT 55 YEARS OLD, WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ...
A: Arthur. You probably have a Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle made 1890 to 1932 designed by ...
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| cross bow | 5/30/2005 |
Q: I seen a chinese cross bow 1800's in great shape at a flea market selling for $350.I want to buy it ...
A: You will not be able to learn to authenticate anything including this crossbow in a one minute ...
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| reloading equipment | 4/3/2005 |
Q: I have 5 bullet molds that are quite old, Cal. 45, 30, etc. also have two reloading tools plier ...
A: Dwight. Each and every rifle, and all percusion handguns as well, came with a bullet mold until ...
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| .58 Snider | 2/17/2005 |
Q: I was recently left from my grandfather, a single cartrige with a letter from the NRA identifing it ...
A: The cartridge is stable but keep it away from heat and children. Snider is an English manufacturer, ...
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| Guns | 1/5/2005 |
Q: I have 3 guns for sale, price? Flobert - rimfire - Parlor entertainment -1800-1900 Hopkins & Allen ...
A: Sorry I did not recieve your question. Sometimes they just disappear into the internet. I would need ...
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| Restoring a civil war sword? | 1/1/2005 |
Q: I recently received our great great grandfathers sword he carried in the civil war. Through the ...
A: Grant. Good question. You already know that you should not do it yourself. If he is willing to do ...
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| powder horn | 10/31/2004 |
Q: I have a powder horn, passed down through the family that is carved with the date 1786 and part of ...
A: Powder horns are a major collectable because they are all hand made, however, remember everyone who ...
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| j.c.higgins model 20 583.55 shotgun | 9/30/2004 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE VALUE OF THIS SHOTGUN,IT IS IN VEEERRRY GOOD CONDITION
A: Depending on just HOW veeerrry good it is, probably up to $400. The're common and not very popular ...
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| advice | 9/23/2004 |
Q: My question is not related to firearms, just a general question. I have an antique safe that I need ...
A: Sorry it took so long to answer, but we had a computer problem here at All Experts. I am not an ...
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| .22 caliber rifle | 9/1/2004 |
Q: I HAVE PURCHASED A TED WILLIAMS SEARS AND ROBUCK MODEL 37 22 RIFLE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT HOW ...
A: You are correct, I don't know. But, ask me again in a couple of days. By then I will know, just for ...
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| shotguns/ammo questions, 1930-1960 "4C" ammo | 8/28/2004 |
Q: My community has a puzzler. Someone who thumbs their noses at law enforcement committed a crime ...
A: Way to tecnical for me. If I had your problem, I'd write to the FBI. The have most every gun made or ...
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| mystery shotgun by Pieper | 8/28/2004 |
Q: I've recently aquired a beautiful Damascus-barreled shotgun by Bayard. Oddly it has no discernable ...
A: I don't recognize the name so I guess it is not American made. Tracking down history on a firearm is ...
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| firearms | 7/17/2004 |
Q: Mr. Berman I have a 22cal.rifle that i am unable to find anything about,even after purchaseing ...
A: I don't recognise the makers name but I can still tell you a little about your rifle. The Rolling ...
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| Derringer Philadelphia | 6/18/2004 |
Q: My father has a gun, on a plate on the side it says Derringer Philadelphia on the barrel is a ...
A: The gun, actually the pistol you are discribing was invented and made by Henry Deringer, who made ...
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| rifles | 6/4/2004 |
Q: I have a 1950's russin SKS that uses 7.62x39 ammo and was wanting to know of other semi-autos that I ...
A: I don't know the answer to your question. I only know about pre 1898 rifles, but you might ask the ...
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| what a gun is worth | 4/25/2004 |
Q: I have Stevens arms company little scout 22 calber rifle in very good condition i was woundering how ...
A: Actually there are two kinds of Stevens "Little Scout" Rifles. The first is a #14, which has a one ...
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| value of my firearm? | 4/15/2004 |
Q: I have a pistol with the markings P9R 9mm Parabellum made by Feg Hungary I think its a S&W 5906 ...
A: I can only help with pre 1898 firearms, and auto fed pistols is not my expertise. Having said that, ...
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