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| Rohn 38 crome 6 shooter | 11/19/2009 | Charles Gage |
Q: I receive my Fathers Rohm pistol 38 special when he passed away was wanting to know a little about ...
A: First my condolence to you and the loss of your father. Lost mine last January. Now, your Western ...
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| Savage 22 pump | 11/16/2009 | Charles Gage |
Q: I have a Savage 22(S, L, and LR) pump. The pat date is Dec 25th 1906. It appears to be clip fed ...
A: Your Savage rifle is a model 1909. It was manufactured from 1909 to 1915. Some call it a model 1906 ...
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| 12 Gauge Shotgun | 11/15/2009 | Charles Gage |
Q: I recently have been given a 12 gauge by a very old friend and all he could tell me is he thought it ...
A: Your shotgun was most likely made by the W.H. Davenport Firearms Company for the hardware store of ...
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| Value and parts for Savage 30 series B | 11/14/2009 | Charles Gage |
Q: I would like to know the approximate value of a Savage 30 Series B 12 gauge pump with raised rib, ...
A: Condition has everything to do with the value placed on most Savage firearms. Your Model 30 series B ...
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| Berretta92f | 11/13/2009 | GCH |
Q: Sir One of my soldiers has a 92F that the slide is extremly hard to work when the hammer is dropped. ...
A: What happens when you fire the gun? Does it cycle OK? It would be impossible to tell without ...
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| Knives | 11/13/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I could not find anything under knives so, I was hoping you could help or point me in the right ...
A: John, I am not a knife guy, so I really can't help you out too much. First, the brand is Boker. ...
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| rifle value and production date | 11/12/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: what is the value and production year of a ted williams model 73 30-06 sears and roebuck model ...
A: Gordon, The Ted Williams Model 73 that you reference was actually a Winchester 670 made for Sears. ...
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| Barrel swap in Smith & Wesson M&P40 | 11/12/2009 | GCH |
Q: I'm getting a Smith & Wesson M&P40 and I want to get 357 SIG and 9mm barrels so I can have 3 in 1, ...
A: While the M&Ps probably are the identical guns, made specific to calibers, I think it is always a ...
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| Savage 110 L manufacture dates | 11/12/2009 | Charles Gage |
Q: I have 2 Savage 110 L's and I have been trying to figure out when they were made . I can't find much ...
A: Yes,I can help you find the information you ask for. You were actually soooo close it isn't even ...
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| Stevens 22 cal. rifle | 11/11/2009 | Charles Gage |
Q: I'm looking this up for a friend. He has a Stevens 22 caliber rifle with a serial number of 123. The ...
A: The Winchester 94 was manufactured in 1920. As for the .22 rifle, not being a "Crackshot" is not ...
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| New Haven 20 g | 11/10/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: I have an old bolt action New Haven 20 gauge shotgun. It is a model 485T, s# 1318616. It shoots 2 & ...
A: The Western Field model 740 A-EMN, was sold by Mont. Wards, as a house branded rifle. It is a ...
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| New Haven 20 g | 11/9/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: I have an old bolt action New Haven 20 gauge shotgun. It is a model 485T, s# 1318616. It shoots 2 & ...
A: You have house brand Mossberg Bolt action shotgun. Basically the same as the 385 but lessor blueing ...
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| missing gun | 11/6/2009 | Dave Nyce |
Q: I recently discovered that I am missing a small hand gun. I last saw it a week ago. Also while ...
A: If you are an FFL dealer, you must report the missing guns to ATF. If you are an individual, I don't ...
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| 16ga ranger shotgun | 11/6/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: I have a 16ga ranger shotgun that belonged to my granddad. I know it was sold by sears but don't ...
A: You have a house branded Stevens Model 520a. It was made from 1915 to 1930. Its worth $75 to $200 ...
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| .28 gage shotgun | 11/5/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: I was lookin thru my dads gun safe for my .20 (Dove seeson)and found an old gun. My mom sed thay ...
A: .28 gauge guns and ammo are still being made. I would need the brand name and to tell you anything ...
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| home and hand gun safety | 11/2/2009 | GCH |
Q: I would like to know about penetration depth of various caliber bullets (regular over the counter ...
A: I'm afraid I don't know of any schools right in you area. However, I did a quick google search for ...
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| home and hand gun safety | 11/2/2009 | GCH |
Q: I would like to know about penetration depth of various caliber bullets (regular over the counter ...
A: Linda, ACP stands for "Automatic Colt Pistol," and denotes cartridges that were first developed for ...
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| Model 11 Remington 12 guage shotgun | 11/2/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: I have a Model 11 Remington 12 gauge shotgun that has scribing of a pheasant scene that is typical ...
A: That would be my guess, it was done after market. How close are you to salt water? Merchant Marine ...
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| looking for a magazine for this .25 cal auto | 11/1/2009 | Dave Nyce |
Q: my mother bought this pistol about 25 years ago and lost the magazine for it I would like to know ...
A: F.I.E. is out of business, so you'll have to be lucky to find someone who still has some magazines ...
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| shot guns | 11/1/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: lookin for value of my deceased fathers 12ga shot guns winchester model 12 pump ser# 1916950 ALSO WM ...
A: The Winchester model 12 is worth $275 to $650 depending on condition. It also assumes this base ...
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| Convert semi-auto Rem. 742 to pump--any feedback? | 10/31/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: Twice at range tests, separate sessions, my used (got from good dealer) Rem. 742 in 30-06 ...
A: You might be able to find a used Remington Pump rifle for not a lot more money than the conversion. ...
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| home and hand gun safety | 10/30/2009 | GCH |
Q: I would like to know about penetration depth of various caliber bullets (regular over the counter ...
A: Your question is an interesting one with a lot of variables. The question really is, how much ...
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| stevens Favorite 22 | 10/30/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: how much is an old stevens Favorite 22 cal. worth? It is a breach load single with oct. barrel and ...
A: Its depend which model of the Favorite. They made about 1 million of these rifles. These did not ...
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| Browning A5 with Poly Choke Deluxe Hartford, Conn | 10/30/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: I just bought an old Browning A5 serial# B43780 with Poly Choke Deluxe hartford,Conn. I wondered ...
A: You can date your Browning here by serial number. ...
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| the age of a shot gun | 10/29/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I have a shotgun that has the stamp O.F. Mossberg And Sons Inc. model 185D-C 20 ga. I have no clue ...
A: Anthony, These shotguns were produced between 1955 and 1958. They were not terribly expensive guns ...
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| Winchester model 94 scope mount | 10/28/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: Paul, I have a Win model 94 post 64 30-30 and my eyes are not as good as they once were and would ...
A: It will look this http://tjscustomgunworks.com/gun4sale/Win94_3.JPG ...
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| no model number on the gun | 10/26/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: I HAVE AN OLD 12GA. PUMP SHOTGUN,MADE BY MARLIN FIREARMS COMPANY NEW HAVEN,CONNETICUT. THE NUMBER ...
A: There were a number of different model with those patient dates. My best guess is its a model 24 or ...
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| info about a pistol and rifle | 10/26/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I'm looking for info about a pistol and rifle that were my Dad's and I know nothing about firearms. ...
A: Kati, The pistol is probably a Llama Model XA. In 90% condition they are only worth about $150. ...
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| Norvell Shapleigh Firearms | 10/25/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
Q: On your site someone had submitted a question about a Norvell Shapleigh Shotgun back in 2007 with ...
A: I have never seen any of them. Thats not unusual as being in New England the dozens of hardware ...
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| 32 auto | 10/25/2009 | GCH |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me your opinion about my czechoslovakia vzor 70cal. 7.65 32 semi ...
A: The value of these guns is found in their cost, and that's about it. It is overly large and heavy ...
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| responsable for missing gun? | 10/25/2009 | GCH |
Q: During my recent divorce, a 9mm handgun has come up "missing", I purchased it from a gun shop, and ...
A: If someone commits a crime with the gun, you cannot ordinarily be held responsible for the crime ...
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| old shotgun | 10/24/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I bought an old 12g. shotgun and I can't seem to find any info. on it. It's a 12 gauge,2 3/4 ...
A: Danny, Your shotgun was imported by Firearms Import & Export, a.k.a. F.I.E., which operated in ...
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| Winchester 94 | 10/22/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I have a winchester 94 #1100826.How old is this rifle? It's really in great shape Cant figure out if ...
A: Carl, I don't know specifically if the gun should have a metal butt plate or not. I will try and ...
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| Mauser 1895 | 10/19/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I recently purchased a bolt action rifle. The stampings on it read "mauser 1895 Chilean Modelo lowe ...
A: Ellen, You have a Chilean contract version of the Mauser 1895 rifle. In excellent condition, you ...
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| age | 10/18/2009 | Charles Gage |
Q: my name is Jonathan. I just bought a Springfield Model 15 bolt action rifle at an auction. It has ...
A: Why do you say your Model 15 is Savage Arms built? One source states it as Stevens/Springfield Model ...
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| Winchester 94 | 10/17/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I have a winchester 94 #1100826.How old is this rifle? It's really in great shape Cant figure out if ...
A: Carl, Based on the serial number, I should have been manufactured in 1938. This is confirmed by ...
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| Winchester Model 1892 | 10/15/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I have a model 1892 Winchester in 25-20 caliber that is in better than very good condition, how do I ...
A: Steve, Your Model 1892 is a pretty valuable rifle even in only fair condition. You should probably ...
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| Winchester Rifle | 10/15/2009 | GCH |
Q: I just purchased a Winchester Model 70 7MM Rem. Mag. Serial # G162859 Composite Stock with a W.A. ...
A: First, with regard to your particular rifle, just as the link you clicked on said in bold letters, I ...
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| comparing glock 40 cal. handgun to m-16 | 10/13/2009 | GCH |
Q: Sir, I am a student at a college in Massachusetts. I know almost nothing about firearms. I am ...
A: Brian, I applaud you for the topic of your paper. Though perhaps beyond the scope of your ...
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| Shotguns. | 10/13/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I am a fiction writer and need to know a couple of things about using shotguns. (not sure if USA use ...
A: Michael, Regarding gun shot residue on your hands after shooting a shotgun, there would be some ...
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