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| .22LR vs .22WMR | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I want know can i fire a .22WMR from a .22LR rifel. Want to buy a FWB Mode 2700 Benchrest Rifle for ...
A: No you cannot shoot .22mag. from a .22LR gun, it won't fit, the mag is longer and actually .001-.002 ...
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| Needing help with the value of a Spanish Pistol. | 8/31/2007 |
Q: WE have found a Astra Model 400 pistol. It is chambered for 9mm or .38 ACP. It was made in Spain ...
A: It should actually be chambered in 9mm Largo, not regular 9mm although bore diameter is the same. I ...
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| marlin 2000 | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Were can I get the summer biathlon kit for my marlin 2000 on the Internet I already checked numrich ...
A: Sorry but I have no clue. Try contacting S&W directly, they have a website and will surely be able ...
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| How much does this cost | 8/27/2007 |
Q: How much does a Bryco/Jennings .25 auto cost? It was made in America and has 2 6 round clips.
A: Maybe slightly over $100./125. new, used in the $50.-75. range, if it works, which they usually ...
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| walther p38 | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I acquired a p38 which has different serial numbers on the slide, frame,and barrel. How does this ...
A: It does affect value, probably the gun is a put-together, which from a functioning/shooting aspect ...
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| OVIEDO 1909 | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A FABRICA DE ARMAS OVIEDO 1909. NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE CALIBER IS EXACTLY. ANSWER: I believe ...
A: Yes, results would be bad. They were originally 7mm, though at any point in it's 100 year history it ...
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| Radom Model 35 Pistol | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a Model 35 Radom, .9mm, for $75.00. The pistol has normal bluing wear. Other ...
A: There are books on the Radom but none which I have. Janes modern military weapon series of books ...
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| Ammunition | 8/21/2007 |
Q: In the identification of ammo, 30-06, 30-30, 30-40 etc., I know the first is the caliber, but what ...
A: In all 3 the first # is caliber. With the .30/40 and .30/30, as well as .45/70 the second # denotes ...
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| Bersa Model 23 handgun | 8/19/2007 |
Q: where can i get a spec sheet on this gun---i need a brochure on how to operate this gun--
A: Bersa is still making pistols I believe and for safety sake they are usually happy to send out a ...
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| MW rifle | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the brand or company of a very old rifle which is branded with an MW logo with ...
A: Need more info. Is it a cartridge or muzzleloading rifle? Is it bolt action? If so straight-pull ...
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| RE: Black Powder Gun ?? | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I am attempting to find out more about a gun I own. I am looking to find out more info about it, ...
A: I received pics and have been trying to more positively ID it without luck. Although I would say ...
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| Radom Model 35 Pistol | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a Model 35 Radom, .9mm, for $75.00. The pistol has normal bluing wear. Other ...
A: Wow! You stole it! The Radom is a very well designed and made Polish pistol from the War and pre-war ...
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| russian rifle | 8/13/2007 |
Q: what is the different between the Russian model 44 and the model 38 carbine
A: Essentially no difference. Same size and weight I believe, same caliber, but the 44 has a side ...
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| Walther PP Value? | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have a Walther PP .32 cal (as described below) and I'm wondering if it has a remarkable history ...
A: By virtue of marlings it was made between 1939 and 1945. Being an import doesn't help the value. ...
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| unknown pistol | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I recently received a pistol and have no clue what it is. My uncle said is was used by the Japanese ...
A: The japanese used the Nambu pistol (Papa and Baby) during WWII, they had wooden grips but did ...
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| pistol | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have a pistol 380calsemi the only markings on this gun is MOD E 380-S.S.P FIE Miami, Fla. Who ...
A: Oftentimes pistols have 2 safety's, the usual one plus one which will not allow the gun to be fired ...
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| Tanfoglio GT-380 | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I, too, have one of these, and am trying to find 1) a takedown guide; 2) a recoil spring. The ...
A: A gun digest Assembly and Disassembly guide for auto pistols would be your best bet. It has full ...
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| Volk 22 caliber rifle | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have what I have been told is a Volk 22 caliber bolt action rifle. It was purchased in Germany in ...
A: Sorry, tried to research and came up with nothing. Volf is the german word for folk...so not sure if ...
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| .303 British Enfield No.4 Mk2(F) | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have found a good bit of info on this rifle, it has no mods, appears to be all original. Although ...
A: It is a WWII production rifle,not sure of year, but they were made at numerous factories, I believe ...
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| recoil | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I am looking for the best buy of a handgun 9mm or 380 that has a light recoil.My wife wants to fire ...
A: Unless you reload and make them light, they all recoil the same, what you really want is a gun which ...
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| antique gun | 8/7/2007 |
Q: yes i'm trying to find the value of a gun that i have on the barrel it says A BALDWIN&COMPANIES ...
A: It is a damascus barreled shotgun so is NOT safe to be used with modern shells. Paper or plastic ...
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| Colt Police Positive .38 | 8/6/2007 |
Q: My dad left me a Colt Police Positive .38. I would like to sell it, but do not know if there is a ...
A: I make most of my best money off of Gunbroker.com, and if it was a long gun you'd be all set, as it ...
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| Astra 44 mag | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I picked up an Astra 44 mag. some time ago (approx. 15 yrs.) and know nothing about it, in terms of ...
A: I am assuming it is a revolver based on caliber. Astra made them in .41, .44 and .45LC from ...
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| Sears Roebuck and Co. BB gun | 8/4/2007 |
Q: !! I have a Sears Roebuck and Co. Model No. 799.19052, Pat. no. 2,758,586, & 3,245,392 , Reg. no. ...
A: Honestly I can't say, I don't know much about BB guns, though it sounds like a nice one. Also I ...
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| My Old JC higgins pump | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I took my model 20(high standard 200) apart and now there is 1 piece that I cant put in right. ...
A: The curve should be towards the barrel with it in place, no secret trick to putting it in, it's just ...
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| Winchester Mod 1886 | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Paul, Can you tell me the value of a Winchester Mod 1886 38-56 with a 20" barrel? A saddle ring ...
A: Not really sure if only 113 were made in that caliber. They were made from 1886-1935, total ...
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| gun values | 7/30/2007 |
Q: Paul, Need your help in deciding gun values. I have three that I am looking to sell. The first ...
A: On average the Steyr would be about $8-900., adding $200. for the scope, though scopes are almost ...
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| Parts for a mod.100 Extractor, pin and spring problems | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have had 4 new extractors, pins and springs installed. Every one has not lasted thru one firing, ...
A: Not really sure without seeing it. If the extractors are replacemnt parts, they are probably ...
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| Browning Classic Shotgun | 7/27/2007 |
Q: The shotgun that I have is one in five thousand made, I was just wondering what the value of the gun ...
A: It's a Browning A-5 (auto-5) and by the 211 it was made in 1975. Belgium made, not really uncommon, ...
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| 22cal.short model imp | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased this handgun.Can you tell me how much it is worth?But,mine has white pearl ...
A: Only info I can find is that there is an Imperial Metal Products company formerly of NY, now in ...
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| german rifle | 7/21/2007 |
Q: i have a german bolt action 6 shot 1942 7.62/54 would like to know value and how i would find scope ...
A: Most bolt actions are 5 shot. 7.62x54 is a russian as opposed to german caliber. Perhaps you have a ...
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| new barrels | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I have a Fox Model B/Savage Arms 2 3/4" double barrel with a single gold trigger that I inherited ...
A: Barrels are used (as are the Gun Parts barrels), choked full and modified. From when we receive it ...
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| Winchester 1894 38-55 serial 18809 | 7/17/2007 |
Q: We have a Winchester 1894 38-55 serial 18809. I believe that should be a 1895-1900 manufacture. It ...
A: Well your rifle was made in 1895 (carbine actually), I have seen old Winchesters left in the "white" ...
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| Ranger Repeater Shotgun | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My father has an old shotgun that says "Ranger Repeater Shotgun" on it. He thinks it was made ...
A: Can't find an exact match for your shotgun but believe it was made by Savage or Stevens for Ranger, ...
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| new barrels | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have a Fox Model B/Savage Arms 2 3/4" double barrel with a single gold trigger that I inherited ...
A: Talked with the man I apprentice with, he has a set of 26" 12ga. barrels for your gun. The barrels ...
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| new barrels | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a Fox Model B/Savage Arms 2 3/4" double barrel with a single gold trigger that I inherited ...
A: I believe Gun Parts have stocks for them...is the original stock broken or gone? As far as barrels, ...
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| Beretta 9mm 92G | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Paul, I have a Beretta 9mm that i recently got and have not been able to find out any ...
A: It is a US military variation of the 92 series, the 92FS added a slide-retaining pin, the 92F does ...
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| Gunworks derringer | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Is there any one on your staff who could help me find any information on a Gunworks derringer,of ...
A: Gun Works Ltd. is no longer in business, they made 2 models an X-caliber and your model 9. Early ...
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| MAUSER G29/40 | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Getting older and considering selling this, does it have any value? Mauser K98 G29/40, Code 660, ...
A: All Mausers have value, of course from a collector standpoint, being rebarrelled to .308 doesn't ...
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| Old H&R Shikari 155 | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Paul, I've been searching for a replacement, underbarrel cleaning rod for my Dad's H & R Shikari ...
A: Hard to find parts such as that. I will check this weekend with the master gunsmith I apprentice ...
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| Walther Model 9 parts | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Paul, I am trying to find a firing pin spring guide and a Trigger spring for a Walther model 9. I ...
A: As they were manufactures 1921-1945, it will be hard to find parts. I imagine you have checked with ...
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| Mark X action fires during extraction. | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have a mark X mauser action that I have made into a 308 target rifle. Every now and then, not ...
A: I believe the problem is your trigger is adjusted to light, and the sear is moving out of engagement ...
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| Imperial Metal Product 22 cal | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 22 cal pistol that I am trying to find out when it was made and the value of the gun. On ...
A: I can find no listing anywhere for this gun. Sorry! Even tried cross-referencing it to no avail. As ...
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| long range rifles | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I recently inherited a remington model 760 .35 cal with a renfield 4x scope with a quickswitch ...
A: It wasn't an inconvenience, and I guess it would be a big decision picking something out for the ...
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| AK47 | 6/27/2007 |
Q: What do you recommend is the best ak47 to buy?
A: Some models have a built-in scope mount on the left side of the action. Other than that, the ...
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| long range rifles | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I recently inherited a remington model 760 .35 cal with a renfield 4x scope with a quickswitch ...
A: I notice you have asked me numerous questions, which I have answered, taking my time and giving a ...
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| old j stevens rifel | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I just received an old rifle with markings of j, stevens on it. It has a octagon barrel and has 22 ...
A: What type of action is this rifle? Falling block? Bolt? Is the octagon full length or half the ...
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| Shotgun??? | 6/26/2007 |
Q: .I have an OLD shotgun that belonged to my father. I belive it's a 10-ga shotgun... the markings on ...
A: Only match I could find is for American Arms located in Boston Ma. from 1870-1901, and in Milwaukee ...
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| long range rifles | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I recently inherited a remington model 760 .35 cal with a renfield 4x scope with a quickswitch ...
A: For over 300 yards .35 Remington won't really work. .308 would be fine. $100. for a Savage sounds ...
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| VZ-24 shoots high | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 mm. Czech VZ-24, marked 1937, completely original. It shoots significantly high even ...
A: The Mauser has a "battlefield 0" of 1-300 yards hence you're shooting high. You need a higher front ...
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| S&W 30.06 | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I purchased a S&W 30.06 bolt action wooden stock about 10 years ago trying to get into deer hunting. ...
A: They were available in model A-E, standard is an A, 23 3/4" barrel, monte-carlo stock, about $300. ...
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| Haenel Model lll DRP | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My husband recently aquired this rifle, and we are trying to find info about it. It may need parts, ...
A: Haenal produced many rifles and shotguns from about 1925-1940. Some are gorgeous! Elaborately ...
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| shotgun | 6/18/2007 |
Q: Johnston I have my Grampa's old .12 gauge dbl barrel, dbl trigger, external hammers, N.R. Davis & ...
A: N.R. Davis is an old New England company ,they also made hammerless steel-barreled shotguns. They ...
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| Wester Field Shotgun SB-100A | 6/17/2007 |
Q: My father is passing me his never been fired Western Field 20 Gauge, SB-100A, Full Choke, Chambered ...
A: Numrich Armns/ Gunparts is the biggest parts place (next biggest is Sarco), so on their site, I ...
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| Wester Field Shotgun SB-100A | 6/15/2007 |
Q: My father is passing me his never been fired Western Field 20 Gauge, SB-100A, Full Choke, Chambered ...
A: These were the trademark guns for Montgomery Ward. Your gun was made by Savage/Stevens, so if you ...
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| M1 garand | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I hope you do not mind answering my question, but it is not a specific gun related question. My ...
A: The reason they did this is actually for bright light (sunlight), not darkness. By blackening the ...
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| Stevens Arms Company | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I've read a few articles, stories, etc. on the internet with regard to a company located in Chicopee ...
A: It originally was J. Stevens Arms and Tool Co., 1864-1916, 1916-1940 J. Stevens Arms Co., and just ...
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| Utika 12ga double barrel shotgun | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I ended up with my father's and grandfather's shotgun which was bought from a hardware store in ...
A: I can find no listing for Utica but my guess is it is around the turn of the century. Fluid steel ...
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| info on H&R 82 gauge special | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I was trying to find information on a H & R 82 Gauge special. It is a cap-chur powder projector. ...
A: Not sure what you mean by a cap-chur powder projector? Is the 82gauge the model #? Is the gun a ...
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| What is it worth? | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Paul, While I was stationed in Germany I purchased a SAKO L691 LH, Serial # 897***, chambered in ...
A: I just sold a left-hand Sako for $1500. with a custom stock (gorgeous wood), but on average, ...
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| rifles | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I am looking for advice on purchasing a rifle for distance shooting say 300 yards or more. I am just ...
A: Already answered you. A cheap Mauser is the best route. Accurate, cheap ammo, fun to shoot. And it's ...
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| german rifles | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I am a complete amateur on rifles. I own an ak-47 and am starting to like shooting distance. My ...
A: An AK47 is just plain fun to shoot and ammo is cheap. It's not a gun made for long distance however. ...
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| 1918 Luger | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 1918 DWM Military. However it has police sear safety , has a metal base mag. numbered to ...
A: I am not the premier expert on Lugers, as there are so many variations of them. I own two and love ...
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| History | 6/6/2007 |
Q: We have a mouser 9 mm that has a red 9 carved in the handle and is stamped "Oyster Bay Industry ...
A: I believe you have a C-96 German Broomhandle Mauser pistol, basically the first production auto made ...
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| CCW | 6/6/2007 |
Q: WHAT IS BEST FOR CCW FROM THIS LIST: CZ P-01 CZ 2075 CZ 83 AS YOU CAN SEE I AM A FAN OF CZ.
A: CZ is an excellent product, Czechoslovakia, with Sellier and Bellot is also the worlds largest ...
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| Revolver | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have an obscure pistol that i would like as much info on as i can get: On the plastic handle is ...
A: The only info I can find on a HS marked pistol is a company in Croatia, near Germany who makes ...
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| Tanfoglio Handgun | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have an older Armi Tanfoglio Model GT 38C 9mm (.380). It is a model before Tanfoglio remachined ...
A: What you are using for ammo is common and should work. You can try a different brand, I recommend ...
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| Old gun | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I need screws for an old gun. On the barrel it says Eddystone 1223654. I do not know enough about ...
A: You probably have a 1917 Enfield, in .30/06 made by Eddystone Arsenal in Pennsylvania. Parts are ...
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| old gun and smells | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I'm a writer. Q 1: An old Kiwi soldier has kept his Enfield No 2 Mk1* (issued to NZ troops during ...
A: The second guy would be so deaf from the round going by his ear he wouldn't be smelling ...
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| Age | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I am in to learning about hand guns and also the laws about about firing them.I want to be able to ...
A: Carolina is a pro-gun state which is good. Any local gun club probably has classes via the NRA in ...
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