| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Knives | 11/13/2009 |
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 |
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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| the age of a shot gun | 10/29/2009 |
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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| info about a pistol and rifle | 10/26/2009 |
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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| old shotgun | 10/24/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Winchester 94 | 10/17/2009 |
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 |
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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| Shotguns. | 10/13/2009 |
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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| Stevens .22 | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have recently registered my fathers riffle as was handed down to me. This was his fathers prior. ...
A: Ryan, Thanks for the follow up. There is not a lot of info out there about the Model 66B. There ...
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| Guns license under me but ex-husband has guns | 10/12/2009 |
Q: If the Guns are under my name, and forgot to get them out of house when moving out, guns were ...
A: Tiffany, Depending on what state you live in, they may or may not be registered. Most states do ...
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| shotguns | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a couple of shotguns and was wondering how much they was worth. J Stevens Arms Company ...
A: Sherrie, All of these guns were inexpensive, utilitarian types of shotguns. The Stevens Model 94A ...
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| Stevens .22 | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have recently registered my fathers riffle as was handed down to me. This was his fathers prior. ...
A: Ryan, I'd like to help you out. Can you possibly take a look at the rifle and see if there is a ...
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| concealed carry and open carry | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Doug, I own a number of guns and enjoy shooting, but do not carry a firearm. I appreciate your ...
A: Wes, Please understand that I am going to answer your question with my opinion. As you know there ...
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| S&W SW40 Barrell stuck | 10/7/2009 |
Q: When I was assembling my S&W SW40 I must have put the barrel in wrong because it is proturing about ...
A: Brad, From your description, I am guessing that only the barrel is sticking out of the slide. ...
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| P38 ac44 value | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My father left me a P38 ac44 complete with the holster ( dated 44 on the back) both clips and the ...
A: Joe, The Browning pistol you have is referred to as a Model 1910 FN or Model 1910/55. They were ...
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| single action Revolver mod. 121 | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Trying to find out about a .121 45 short from h.schmidt that i purchased.looks like a colt replica ...
A: Matt, The difference in model really doesn't make much of a difference. I did some checking and ...
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| P38 ac44 value | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My father left me a P38 ac44 complete with the holster ( dated 44 on the back) both clips and the ...
A: Joe, A P.38 ac44 in good condition is probably worth between $600-$700 depending on its exact ...
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| springfield30-06 | 10/5/2009 |
Q: i have a springfield30-06 and the model number is 1903 and other numbers are 193264 what can you ...
A: Brian, The Springfield Model 1903 was manufactured between 1903 and 1930 by both the Springfield ...
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| Bryco .38 | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Like many people that you've come across through your time doing this Have wondered the value of a ...
A: Jon, There were several models that Bryco made in .380 auto. They made an M38, M48, M5 and M59, ...
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| .22 cal derringer over and under | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have recently aquired a Hawes Co. .22 cal magnum derringer over and under pistol, and was just ...
A: Rob, The Hawes FIrearms Company of Van Nuys, CA did not actually manufacture guns but imported ...
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| Concealed Weapon License application.... | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I am a resident of the state of Florida and I recently sent in my application for Concealed Weapon ...
A: Mike, Florida's laws are very similar to Arizona's. You can get a CCW as long as you have not been ...
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| .22 for self defense | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 mm handgun, but due to its size and weight i prefer to carry my walther P22 all the ...
A: Your seemingly simple question could generate a fairly lengthy answer if I covered all the details. ...
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| ser # | 10/1/2009 |
Q: how do you tract down a ser # i have a colt police positive special 38 colt n p ---38 s & w ctg ...
A: Machelle, Your Dad's gun was made in late 1959 based on the serial number. It was a Police ...
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| Dating Inherited Browning Sweet Sixteen | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I recently inherited a Browning Sweet Sixteen. It was my Dad's and he bought it new. The number ...
A: Tommy, I'm sorry I can't really help you if the number is an "S". My only thought process is ...
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| Dating Inherited Browning Sweet Sixteen | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I recently inherited a Browning Sweet Sixteen. It was my Dad's and he bought it new. The number ...
A: Tommy, Based on the serial number that Browning used on all their Auto-5 shotguns, the letter after ...
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| history of manufacture | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Fabrique Nationale "hi power", WW II Nazi marked, all parts have matching serial numbers ...
A: Wade, FN made three types of High Power design pistols during WWII. The first would be a Waffenamt ...
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| .22 J Stevens Arm Co | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I have a.22 pump Stevens visible loader. Serial number 307555. The rifle has on the trigger guard. ...
A: Jack, Not sure what else you are looking for. These are pretty interesting old guns. It has a ...
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| found gun | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My father died in the mid 80's. We recently went through some of his old stuff im the attic and ...
A: Jackson, As long as you are simply transporting the gun you are fine. There is no registration in ...
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| found gun | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My father died in the mid 80's. We recently went through some of his old stuff im the attic and ...
A: Jackson, It really depends on where you live. In most states there is no requirement for ...
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| CCW | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I’m trying to get my CCW in Minnesota, but I had a gross misdemeanor(conceal without a permit) ...
A: Raul, In Minnesota, the Sheriff has broad discretion in issuing concealed carry permits when ...
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| firearms in Indiana | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My brother lives in Indiana and is a convicted felon. He seems to think he is allowed to own and ...
A: Alisha, First, I need to clearly state that I am not an attorney and cannot give legal advice. You ...
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| Gun serial number | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I was giving by my neighbor a Noble shot gun model 40-A and a J. Stevens 22 rifle about 12 years ...
A: Neftali, Long guns like rifles and shotgun did not have any legal requirement to carry a serial ...
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| guns in the house of a convicted felon | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Husband convicted of felony and barred from having guns has gun in house with spouses knowledge. Is ...
A: Val, If the husband is a prohibited possessor and prohibited from owning a firearm and still ...
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| idetify bullet caseing | 9/20/2009 |
Q: found 3 shells WRA CO. 32 W.C.I. I FOUND THIS RECENTLY WITH THE LOW LAKE LEVELS AT LAKE TRAVIS. ...
A: Brian, The cartridge case that you found is a .32 Winchester Center Fire cartridge (.32 WCF). It ...
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| gas operated shotguns | 9/20/2009 |
Q: i am paul writing from the island of malta......here hunting consists only of turtle doves, quails, ...
A: Paul, Actually the Benelli is quite a nice shotgun. Not to steer you away from a gas operated gun, ...
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| Law related to convicted felon? | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who does not belive he may hunt at all. I say after a certain amount of time he ...
A: Cecil, Unless your friend's civil rights have been restored by a court, including his right to own ...
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| louisiana | 9/19/2009 |
Q: Doug, I am 20 and I live in Louisiana. I was wondering if you knew the process for my friend ...
A: Daniel, In Louisiana, you can legally own a handgun at age 18. You can only acquire the gun ...
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| louisiana gun laws | 9/19/2009 |
Q: Doug My name is matt i was wondering if it where legal for me to purcase a handgun from a private ...
A: Matt, According to the Louisiana Revised Statutes (La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 14:91) it is legal for ...
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| guns in the house of a convicted felon | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Husband convicted of felony and barred from having guns has gun in house with spouses knowledge. ...
A: Val, Under Federal law, anyone who knowingly transfers or provides a firearm to a convicted felon ...
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| Browning Hi-Power | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Doug, Just bought a Browning Hi Power from my local pawn shop in really good condition. I have read ...
A: Brian, The Browning Hi Power was manufactured by FN in Belgium. According to my information, the ...
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| value of a "410" | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I just found a Remington,Wingmaster,Model 870LW,#T637888H; Is there anything you can tell me about ...
A: Bruce, The Remington 870 has been one of the most popular models of pump shotgun made. I have no ...
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| shaking hands | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am a law enforcement officer. I struggle each year with qualifications. From 10 yards in I'm ...
A: Greg, Thanks for your note. As far as the shaking goes, there are a number of things that could ...
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| H & R Handy .410 ga model 4-10-12 | 9/15/2009 |
Q: After reading your answer as follows: "The H&R Handy gun is a considered to be a NFA III AOW (Any ...
A: Harvey, Michigan does permit ownership of short barrel shotguns by private citizens if purchased ...
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| central arms double 12 ga with hammer seral 51606 | 9/14/2009 |
Q: How old and value
A: Brandon, Central Arms was one of dozens of house brand names used by Crescent Davis Arms located in ...
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| registering handgun | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I want to buy a handgun in Texas, and transport it back to NJ on an airline. Any problem ...
A: Tom, As a New Jersey resident, you cannot legally buy a firearm in Texas and bring it back with you ...
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| Pistol permit Saratoga NY | 9/11/2009 |
Q: 10 years ago I was arrested for battery but the courts dissmissed the case. On my record it says ...
A: Luke, When applying for a pistol permit in NY State, you must complete an application. Part of ...
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| S & W 357 Highway Patrol Revolver | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My wife was handling her late brothers estate & found the above gun in his house. The auctioneer ...
A: Dale, What you have is most likely a Smith & Wesson Model 28 Highway Patrolman. These came in ...
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| Colt 1911 | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me the value of a Colt 1911 manfactured in 1918 in very good condition serial #473515 ...
A: Fred, If your pistol is not a reworked version, it might have a pretty high value. The original ...
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| SigSauer P6 | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Recently you fielded a question from "Jeffrey" regarding his Walther P38 P1. I have a SigSauer P225 ...
A: Gordo, Not a trivial question at all. The "P" designation indicated a 'police model' pistol in ...
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| remington model 4 6mm rifle | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My husband has a Remington Model 4 6mm rifle with scope and how do we know where to go to find out ...
A: Teresa, Without photos or without seeing the gun it is very difficult to make an accurate grading ...
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| single action Revolver mod. 121 | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Trying to find out about a .121 45 short from h.schmidt that i purchased.looks like a colt replica ...
A: Matthew, Your gun was manufactured by Herbert Schmidt in West Germany. H. Schmidt produced a ...
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| Colt Model 1877 DA .41 | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how much I could get for this gun? I has a serial number of 113. Not sure if this is ...
A: Tim, I'd probably try one of the online auction sites, either Gunbroker or Guns America. I ...
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| Colt Model 1877 DA .41 | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how much I could get for this gun? I has a serial number of 113. Not sure if this is ...
A: Tim, Based on the serial number, your gun was one of the first made of this type. Serial numbers ...
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| Walther P38 P1 | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have a P38 P1 that I've owned for 8 - 9 years now and would like to know a little more about it, ...
A: Jeffrey, You have a postwar P-38 that was imported and distributed by Century Arms in Georgia, VT. ...
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| Winchester Hornet Model43 | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find the age of a Winchester Model 43 Hornet with a serial number of 54384A. Thank ...
A: Chad, You have what was sometimes referred to as the "Poor Man's Model 70". There were ...
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| bantamweight model 923 | 8/29/2009 |
Q: my grandfather passed away and left me a 22 caliber 9 shot double action revolver. It is in the ...
A: Joseph, You gun is a Harrington and Richardson Model 922 Bantamweight. These guns were made ...
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| BURCP ARMS '38' | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I bought a Bryco Arms MODEL '38' in 1989 or 90. I has only been shot no more than 15 times. It ...
A: Roger, Bryco Arms firearms are widely know for having quality issues. Severe jamming problems ...
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| rifles | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have 3 gun want to know what they are worth: savage 12 guage 30 series D b368947 winchester ...
A: Ernest, In my experts profile I have stated that I am trying to stop doing valuations of firearms. ...
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| age of a gun | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a Westernfield m550k 12 gauge, 2 3/4 in shells, with an adjustable choke and vented ...
A: Kenneth, There is really no way to determine the age of your shotgun other than it is pre-1968. ...
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| difference between 40 acp and 40 sw ammo | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Doug: can use 40 sw ammo in my glock 23 or do I have to use 40 acp. Is there a difference? Mike ...
A: Mike, There is only one type of .40 ammo for your Glock 23. It is .40 caliber S&W. I know it ...
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| airsoft pistols. | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I am about to buy an airsoft pistol but I'm getting mixed results on black pistols being illegal. I ...
A: Chris, There is no specific legislation that I am aware of that prohibits airsoft in CT. In many ...
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| Stevens Marksman .22 long rifle | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I recently came into this model gun. It has a number under the gun by the trigger of V 985. It is a ...
A: David, Unfortunately, there are not good serial number records on many of the old J. Steven's guns. ...
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| Revolver identification and value | 8/12/2009 |
Q: "I inherited a revolver that has the following letters on the 4.25 inch barrel. TROCAOLARAMZ ARALY ...
A: Guy, What you have is a revolver made by Gastanaga, Trocaola. The "Cia" is reference the Spanish ...
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| shotgun ?'s | 8/12/2009 |
Q: i bought a Westernfield "m550abd" 12 gauge shotgun from a friend who said that it might be valuable ...
A: Chase, Western Field was a house brand for Montgomery Wards. The shotgun you have is a Mossberg ...
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| new empire shotgun/double barrel | 8/10/2009 |
Q: serial #08848 what is the value of this gun?
A: Charlotte, I don't typically answer questions about valuations of guns. In addition, you really ...
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| Shotgun | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I got your Email on not being able to find any info on a model 280 but after cleaning the barrel a ...
A: Glenn, Mossberg did not put serial number on any long guns they made between 1930 and 1968. The ...
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| Shotgun | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I got your Email on not being able to find any info on a model 280 but after cleaning the barrel a ...
A: Glenn, You can shoot slugs in the gun. You can also leave the choke on, it won't hurt anything. ...
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| Shotgun | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I got your Email on not being able to find any info on a model 280 but after cleaning the barrel a ...
A: Glenn, Mossberg Model 285, 20 gauge bolt action shotgun, 2 ¾” chamber only, 26” bead sight barrel, ...
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| Marlin Model 3040 | 8/1/2009 |
Q: This 30-30 was marketed by J C Penney. Serial #26017465. Would like your thoughts on this gun. Is ...
A: Lanny, The JC Penney 3040 is actually a Marlin 336. There were literally 22 different version of ...
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| old guns | 8/1/2009 |
Q: My Uncle Bob has 4 old Winchesters that he would like to know a little more about.The guns were ...
A: Norman, Uncle Bob has some pretty nice old guns. The Winchester Model 94 was built in 1928. You ...
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| Checking a handgun for mechanical problems | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a used Springfield XD40 and I was wondering how I could check this weapon to ...
A: James, If there is no reason to suspect any issues. I'd do a field strip of the gun, checking for ...
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| thankyou | 7/31/2009 |
Q: it is a browning hi power 9mm. its sn is t262803. it has an adjustable rear sight and a circular ...
A: Gil, Sorry but I really can't help you on the blacksmith side of things. Anything I'd tell you ...
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| browning hi power | 7/30/2009 |
Q: it is a browning hi power 9mm. its sn is t262803. it has an adjustable rear sight and a circular ...
A: Gil, First question back to you. Does the serial number have a prefix of either 69C or 70C? If ...
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| rifle | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I would like to know about a springfield 87A 22 automatic rifle ANSWER: Joann, First let me make a ...
A: Joann, Can you please give me a little more info? Could it be an SP-1? Does it have a 20" or 16" ...
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| Browning Belgian rifle | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have aquired a Browning(made in Belgium) bolt action rifle in 300 win. mag. serial # 53xxx L 69. ...
A: Ernest, What you most likely have is an FN High-Power Model. These rifles were made by FN ...
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| Revolver handgun for trapping use | 7/28/2009 |
Q: "I would like to buy my son a revolver for trapping. He is 24 yrs old and has rifles, but would ...
A: Kristi, It is probably going to be tough to find a decent revolver in a proper caliber for a ...
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| Winchester Model 94 30-30 | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I'm curious as the approximate valve of this rifle, SN 1241169, its is good condition. There is a ...
A: Karen, Based on the serial number of your gun it was most likely a standard Model 94 production ...
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| 357 | 7/26/2009 |
Q: trying to find out about a .357 from h.schmidt ostheha/rohn that i inherited.looks like a colt ...
A: John, Your gun was manufactured by Herbert Schmidt in West Germany. H. Schmidt produced a number ...
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| rifle | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I would like to know about a springfield 87A 22 automatic rifle
A: Joann, First let me make a slight correction to your terminology. The Springfield 87A is a ...
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| Nikko Golden Eagle 7000 | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to mount a scope on my Golden Eagle 7000 but don't know which bases to use. I want a ...
A: Don, The Nikko 7000 was marketed as the Winchester Model 777 in Europe. I also understand that the ...
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| 22 LR revolver | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Gun sold by Hawes Firearms Co. On other side is stamped this: H.Schmidt Ostheim/Rhoen West ...
A: Jim, Hawes was an importer of inexpensive versions of single and double action revolvers in the ...
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| Sig P225 Decocker | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Little: What is your opinion and advice about carrying a Sig P225 in Condition 1 with the decocker ...
A: Dick, I think that first we need to clarify a little terminology. "Condition 1" refers to a carry ...
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| .22 cal single shot rifle | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I am trying to identify mfg of old rifle.It is a.22 cal single shot.It has what appears to be an S ...
A: Wayne, The maker is Deutsche Werke of Erfurt, Germany. They were a well know maker of the Ortgies ...
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| Concealed Weapon in Lousiana and History of Depression | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a new firearm and have been evaluating the steps necessary to move forward with ...
A: Ryan, You should not be hesitant to apply for your Louisiana Concealed Weapons Permit. There is ...
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| Baretta .25 Jetfire | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have a Baretta .25 Jetfire 950 handgun I purchased in 1980. Since that time the gun has mostly ...
A: Jim, There is definitely a problem of some sort with the gun. What should happen is this. After ...
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| + chamber? | 7/10/2009 |
Q: In M1911A1 and its clones, 7+1 means 7 in magazine and 1 chambered round. Military version of ...
A: Joe, In this case, the +2 means something a little different. The +2 in this case refers to a two ...
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| Who made the shotgun I Have? | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a single barrel shotgun and Iam trying to find out who made it. On the Butt plate it has a ...
A: Linda, Even though the gun does not have the Sears name on it, Sears bought close to 100% of the ...
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| Titan Pistol Value | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Titan 25 caliber pistol model E27C approx. 35 to 40 years old in original box and good ...
A: Lisa, Your Titan is worth between $40 and $60 depending on condition. Maybe a little more since ...
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| Have you ever herd of ???? | 7/6/2009 |
Q: My friend has two guns he wants to sell me because he is hurting for money one is his Grandfathers ...
A: John, In my opinion the Blue Book of Gun Values is much better. It is updated annually and is ...
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| walther PP | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a Walther PP with clip and leather case that my FIL brought back from the war. I recently ...
A: Harwell, There is no 'trick'. You should check to insure that the magazine is aligned properly and ...
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| Who made the shotgun I Have? | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a single barrel shotgun and Iam trying to find out who made it. On the Butt plate it has a ...
A: Linda, Your shotgun was manufactured by Andrew Fyrberg & Co. Fyrberg was a gun designer that ...
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| value | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i am a owner of browning sweet 16 with rib serial number 10395 i was wondering what the value is and ...
A: Linda, What you appear to have is a Browning Auto-5 "Sweet 16". If it has a 2 3/4" chamber, it was ...
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| NR Davis & Son Doublebarrel Shotgun | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Recently was given an old NR Davis side-by-side. No model or gauge stampings; believe it 16ga., ...
A: David, I don't know anywhere specific in the NY / NJ area. I'd check with a reputable gun dealer ...
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| J.P.Sauer&SohnTexas Marshall .44magnum | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I own a .44magnum single action Texas Marshall made by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. One side of the pistol is ...
A: Bob, The single action revolvers made by Sauer & Sohn and imported by Hawes were an inexpensive ...
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| savage arms corp. | 6/27/2009 |
Q: My wife received a Fox Model B 16 gauge double barrel shot gun with 26" barrels & 2 3/4" chambers ...
A: Paul, The Fox Model B shotguns were made by Savage between 1940 and 1986. There is no way to tell ...
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| golden eagle | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have nikko golden eagle #00266 and i need to know what it is worth for my insurance in case i ...
A: David, Sorry, but the serial number doesn't tell me anything. I need the model number. Golden ...
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| .22 mag rifle | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Can .22 LR cartridges be fired from a Savage .22 WMR?
A: Doug, No, you cannot. The chambering on the two rounds is different. The .22 LR will fit, but it ...
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| value of pistol? | 6/7/2009 |
Q: what is a 22 cal. long rifle hi-standard model h-d military target pistol worth? n ive searched high ...
A: Ryan, First let me tell you a little about the gun. Though it was called H-D Military it was not ...
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| Weapons purchase | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have just completed my CHL training and am looking to acquire two pistols, one for myself and one ...
A: Harold, Sorry about the delay in getting back to you. I was traveling and didn't have good ...
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| 1929 U.S. Revolver Co .32 Revolver | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Doug, I saw you write a little on the subject for someone else and I thought I might try your ...
A: Ryan, There should be some kind of designation on the gun as to its caliber. US Revolvers were ...
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| Stevens Arms Rifle | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Springfield model 86--patent pending--says RANGER at end of bolt housing--.22 cal.--no.18 or 1B ...
A: Robert, The Stevens-Springfield Model 86 was a follow on model similar to the Model 82 which was ...
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| shotgun | 6/2/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering if you could tell me approx. how much a 28 guage shotgun from savage arms ...
A: Betty, The Savage shotguns were inexpensive, utilitarian shotguns that have little collector ...
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| us revolver | 5/29/2009 |
Q: got this after my dad passed away. its a us revolver co. on the bottom is the # 39817. just ...
A: David, US Revolver was a brand name used by Iver Johnson Arms, Inc. for a line a pocket revolvers. ...
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| 1911 safety | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a Springfield Armory 1911 Mil Spec. My intended use for it is the defense of ...
A: Allen, Interesting that you found me here...you can also ask questions at www.arizonaccwpermit.com ...
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| Walther PP French manufacture | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I was a pawn shop today and saw a Manurchin pistol that is a Walther PP licensed production. It had ...
A: Sam, Yes, your Mom did graduate quite a few years prior to me. When she went there it was probably ...
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| moore&co double | 5/23/2009 |
Q: Doug i have a old double shotgun with hammers welded barrel engravings all over side plates , ...
A: The original Wm. Moore and Company produced good grade English shotguns in side action. The name Wm. ...
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| 12 gauge shotgun | 5/22/2009 |
Q: All i know is its a 12 gauge and it belonged to his father, he said he remembers them hunting with ...
A: Excel was a brand name used by Iver Johnson for a line of shotguns they made between around ...
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| What hand gun would be a good match | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I am 5' 3" and weight about 124lbs. I am interested in purchasing a hand gun for hobby shooting and ...
A: Amber, This is a question that could have a lot of answers. It depends a lot about you and your ...
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| whats it worth | 5/21/2009 |
Q: i have a 30-30 lever action winchester model 94 made in new haven usa winchester proof steel 4479657 ...
A: Mike, Based on the serial number provided, your gun was manufactured in 1977. There were over 25 ...
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| Illinois transport | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I will have a CCW in Az. and traveling to Ohio through Il. Do I need a FOID card in order to avoid ...
A: Tom, You don't need an FOID just to transport your firearm through Illinois. If you are a ...
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| Accuracy | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Greetings I am a ccw holder. My primary carry pistol is a kel-tec 9mm. Accompanied by a Bersa ...
A: Damon, The instructors you have spoken with are correct when they tell you that accuracy inside of ...
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| Needing Info please | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I need some information on an old handgun. It is a single shot, break down, you pull the trigger ...
A: Mike, OK, I am going to give this a whirl. I should state right up front that this question is ...
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| Gun Confiscation | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who was arrested. When he was arrested the police confiscated a shotgun that he had ...
A: Alan, I have to begin by saying that I am not an attorney and as such, cannot give you legal ...
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| H&R Handy Gun 410 GA | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Are there any of these gun's for sale? They were illegal to own at one time. Are they legal to own ...
A: Roger, The H&R Handy gun is a considered to be a NFA III AOW (Any Other Weapon) firearm. It ...
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| Identification and History of a Stevens handgun .22 single shot | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Researching a handgun for a friend. Gun was found in a wall during a building restoration. It is a ...
A: Barry, It is very likely a Stevens No. 10 pistol. They were manufactured between 1919 and 1939. ...
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| re: serial number sequenc | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am tying to locate the sequence of the serial numbers used on the FN Browning HP M1935 during the ...
A: Janice, The FN Browning High Power that you are referring to was designated the P-35. It was ...
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| having a firearm | 4/23/2009 |
Q: can i have a gun even if the FBI denied me the right to purchase a firearm,due to an D.U.I. that ...
A: Brad, Since it was a felony DUI, you are what is referred to as a prohibited possessor under ...
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| having a firearm | 4/19/2009 |
Q: can i have a gun even if the FBI denied me the right to purchase a firearm,due to an D.U.I. that ...
A: Brad, Unless it was a felony DUI, a DUI alone should not disqualify you from purchasing a firearm. ...
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| Walter P.38 ac44 1178J | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I would like value of this gun. All the serial numbers match 100% including the magazine. The gun ...
A: Dave, I have spent a lot of time researching this and have not been able to come up with anything ...
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| Hi-point . | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Greetings, My name is Damon Williams and I have a hi-point .45acp and the hi-point 9mm. When I ...
A: Damon, Unfortunately, some people do not believe there is such a thing as a 'reliable and ...
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| german hand gun | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I found a gun my uncle had brought home from Germany.the gun has a name on mortiz gertenbenger and ...
A: Beatrice, EM-GE is a Tradename used on firearms manufactured by Moritz & Gerstenberger (before ...
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| h&r handy gun harrington&richardson | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Arms co worcester,mass u s a. Just looking up some of my guns I a younger old school minnesota ...
A: AKA Elvis... Here is what I wrote about the Handy gun when a previous questioner had his stolen. ...
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| legality | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I own a couple of WW2 momentos. some 50 cal expended shells and projectiles, expended 90mm shell ...
A: James, If they are expended and have no explosive materials in them, they are not under any ...
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| Daisy Model 2202 Cal. .22LR | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I am looking for information about this model. Something related to the value of the gun and it's ...
A: Calvin, I can't really tell you too much about the history. Daisy was really more of an air rifle ...
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| Airgun/pellet | 4/13/2009 |
Q: PA. ANSWER: Kevin, In Pennsylvania, the sale and use of air guns or pellet guns are governed by ...
A: Kevin, Here is the link to the appropriate page on the Pennsylvania Game Commission website. It ...
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| Airgun/pellet | 4/12/2009 |
Q: PA. ANSWER: Kevin, In Pennsylvania, the sale and use of air guns or pellet guns are governed by ...
A: Kevin, Thanks for the nice rating. Unfortunately, I don't really know the Pittsburgh area so I ...
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| Airgun/pellet | 4/11/2009 |
Q: PA.
A: Kevin, In Pennsylvania, the sale and use of air guns or pellet guns are governed by state law. In ...
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| s&w revolver | 4/11/2009 |
Q: its a 22 cal 2in barrel i think its a j frame above serial # o serial# 430xx below serial# 8 on ...
A: Don, My best guess is that it is a Model 34. This gun was made on a 'J' frame and 'I' frame. The ...
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| Legal Age to Carry Gun in Louisiana | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am 20 yrs old and own a handgun, but i was wondering what the legal age to carry is exposed is in ...
A: Justin, It depends on where exactly in Louisiana you are. If you are in a rural area, it probably ...
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| Legal Age to Carry Gun in Louisiana | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am 20 yrs old and own a handgun, but i was wondering what the legal age to carry is exposed is in ...
A: Justin, Louisiana allows you to carry a firearm openly while you are on foot, anywhere it is legal ...
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| Walther pistol age/value | 4/8/2009 |
Q: You were resently asked about a Walther's automatic brought home from WWII. A neighbor (WWII vet) ...
A: Ron, If you can check the gun and verify that it has an "Eagle over N" proof mark, it is of wartime ...
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| Selling a Gun | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Under the present laws, is it OK for me to sell a gun to a private individual. I would assume I ...
A: Bary, The laws on firearms transfers vary from state to state. Some state laws permit face to face ...
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| Walther 7.65 | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have an elderly friend that is wanting to sell a Walther 7.65 pistol and I was wondering if you ...
A: Mike, This is indeed a Model PP of wartime manufacture. The Wa 359 and Eagle over "N" stamped on ...
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| Hawes Western Marshall 22 caliber psitol | 4/4/2009 |
Q: Expert, I'd like to purchase some ammunition and do not know if this Hawes Western Marshall pistol ...
A: Gerald, The Hawes Western Marshal was made in a variety of calibers. In terms of .22 caliber it ...
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| old rifle | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have an old rifle with Large letters engraved like this New Haven model 273A 410ga 3 inch made ...
A: Brady, The New Haven 273A is actually a Mossberg 173A. The 173A was manufactured between 1957 and ...
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| military rifle | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I am inheriting what my grandfather identified as a "military weapon" from the Korean war/Vietnam ...
A: Nick, It is unlikely that it is a 'full auto' rifle, but if it is, you will need a class 3 license ...
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| Firearms in Mexico | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I'm planning to travel with my RV to Mexico and want to carry a 12 gauge shotgun in my RV (hidden ...
A: Bob, If you are interested in bringing your shotgun with you to Mexico you should first contact the ...
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| Type of Shotgun | 3/31/2009 |
Q: .. I am considering buying a Ranger by Winchester model 120 20ga shotgun. Is this a good gun? Is ...
A: Maurice, The Winchester Ranger Model 120 was an entry level shotgun built by Winchester after 1964. ...
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| Crime prevention statistics | 3/30/2009 |
Q: Are there any widely trusted (FBI, etc) statistics on crime prevention by armed law-abiding citizens ...
A: Robert, Unfortunately, most of the crimes that are prevented by armed law-abiding citizens go ...
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| new police 32 | 3/29/2009 |
Q: doug i realized the 5159 scratched inside grips was serial number do you know what the 3 above and ...
A: Don, If the 5159 is the serial number, it would date your gun as being produced in 1899. I have ...
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| 45ACP vs 45LC | 3/29/2009 |
Q: WHat is the differencebetween the 45ACP and the 45 LC bullet?
A: Pat, The 45 Long Colt was originally a 'black powder' cartridge, although modern versions use ...
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| Lefever Arms. Co. 26" Barrel Double Trigger Nitro Special | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Would you please send me any information that you have on a Lefever Arms Co. 410 Nitro Special, Side ...
A: Rhonda, I'm sorry I don't have too much info, but I'll tell you what I know. LeFever Arms was an ...
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| Pistol, rifle ammunition disposal | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Gentlemen, We are settling my brothers estate. The local dealer accepted consignment of plus twenty ...
A: Wayne, Your dealer most likely refused the ammo due to potential liability issues. He has no idea ...
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| Noble G20, 22 Rifle Bolt | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Do you know where I can get a bolt for my 22 cal rifle made by Noble Mfg of Mass? It is a single ...
A: Robert, Numrich Gun Parts is your best bet. If you check the link below, you'll see what you are ...
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| new shooter | 3/23/2009 |
Q: iwas wondering what a good beginner gun for skeet shooting im willing to spend several hundred i ...
A: Sean, I could write you a long answer, but what I would tell you is pretty much summed up in an ...
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| Ruger GP100 Identification | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a Ruger GP100 Mod 172-79272. Is this an unusual gun? I can't find one like it pictured ...
A: Tommy, Is is not especially 'unusual', but you don't see to many of them out there. Your GP-100 ...
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| rifling | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Were the .36 & .50 caliber guns of the mountain men rifled.? Were the HENRY guns used in the civil ...
A: Paul, You are generally referring to what was called a "Plains Rifle" that was extremely popular in ...
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| daisy model 21 BB gun | 3/15/2009 |
Q: how do I load a daisy model #21 double-barreled BB gun?
A: Charles, This one is way outside of my area of expertise. I confess to knowing very little about ...
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| change in OK CCW Law | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Doug, a while back you encouraged me to try and change the Oklahoma law for CCW permits. I had ...
A: Robert, This is great news! But the really great news is that you became 'part of the solution'. ...
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| Walther Pistol from WWII | 3/8/2009 |
Q: My Dad was in the Battle of the Bulge and picked up a Walther pistol from a dead German Soldier. ...
A: Jim, This was a pretty common version of the PP manufactured between 1940 and 1945. In terms of ...
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| Walther Pistol from WWII | 3/8/2009 |
Q: My Dad was in the Battle of the Bulge and picked up a Walther pistol from a dead German Soldier. ...
A: Jim, Based on the manufacturing information provided, it could be of pre-WWII manufacture. You ...
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| winchester model 12 pump shotguns | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Doug i have two Winchester model 12 pump shotguns. And I cant figure out how to take them a part ...
A: Dylan, I found these instructions on an outdoor forum. I think it will give you what you are ...
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| Colt King Cobra NRA edition | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a Colt King Cobra NRA Edition .357 Magnum with a 6" barrel and brushed ...
A: James, Your firearm originally came with a black neoprene rubber grip, so sounds like the grips are ...
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| Ithaca Light 22 Lever Action | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I remember my Dad bought me an Ithaca Light 22 lever action rifle back in the mid 70's. I sold it ...
A: Denson, Sears did sell a version of the single shot Model 49. It was branded as a "Ted Williams" ...
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| Ithaca Light 22 Lever Action | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I remember my Dad bought me an Ithaca Light 22 lever action rifle back in the mid 70's. I sold it ...
A: Denson, I am honestly not aware of any gun called the Ithaca 'light'. Ithaca did make two ...
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| interarms imports | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a Browning look alike 22,I bought a good while back..My question,, Does interarms still ...
A: Bob, Interarms was the US company for International Arms Company based in Monaco and owned by ...
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| Shotgun | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I was given a shotgun by my Grandfather and need to know how to get a manual and the specs for the ...
A: Chris, The shotgun you have was actually manufactured by High Standard. The JC Higgins Model ...
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| Possession of Firearm | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I live in Illinois and have a valid FOID card. My question is: Can I legally have in my possession ...
A: Colt, The FOID card in Illinois is required to either possess or acquire a firearm. If you do not ...
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| firearm carry in a vehicle | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I live in Wyoming and frequently travel to Texas, I want to know if it is legal to keep a loading ...
A: Kris, Since this one is a little complicated and involves legal interpretation, I need to state ...
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| German .22 cal. Rifle | 2/18/2009 |
Q: To Doug, I finally found someone who may be able to help me. My father gave me an old German ...
A: Thomas, OK...I first let me tell you about the rifle. K.K. Wehrsportgewehl or KKW is used to ...
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| waltherPP | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I just acquired a waltherPP. Inscribed on the safety side is, Waffenfabrik Walther,Zella-Mehlis ...
A: Jerry, Your gun appears to be a pre WWII Walther PP manufactured between 1929 and 1939. I don't ...
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| how much is it worth | 2/16/2009 |
Q: How much is my ruger .357 black hawk adition worth it is in very good condition and has no scratches ...
A: Glenn, I am trying to get out of the firearms valuation business on this site since it is ...
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| concealed weapon carry in az. | 2/15/2009 |
Q: can i get some kind pre test to study. I'm coming from IL.
A: Douglas, Frankly, I wouldn't worry too much about trying to 'study' for the class. The curriculum ...
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| J.A. 380 | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I've just come across this little gem (ja380) and wanted to know all about the ups and downs on this ...
A: Mike, The JA 380 is the latest incarnation of a design originally produced Bryco Arms. When Bryco ...
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| Marlin 20 gauge model 31-20 | 2/13/2009 |
Q: This shotgun has been handed down to me - it's been in the family for many years so says my ...
A: Jeff, Generally, I am trying to get out of the business of putting valuations on firearms since I ...
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| CCP | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Doug, I live in Oklahoma. I have a misdemeanor drug offense to which I plead guilty in 1978, for a ...
A: Robert, I understand your frustration. You can get a non-resident permit from another state, but ...
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| homemade firearms | 2/9/2009 |
Q: It is my understanding that it is perfectly legal for me to make my own homemade firearms as long as ...
A: David, First I have to give the usual qualifier that nothing in this post is to be considered legal ...
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| CCP | 2/8/2009 |
Q: Doug, I live in Oklahoma. I have a misdemeanor drug offense to which I plead guilty in 1978, for a ...
A: Robert, First, I need to tell you that I am not an attorney. I cannot give you legal advice about ...
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| Gun information | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a .380 9mm kurz, back up, OMC. It indicates on the gun that is was made in USA, El Monte, ...
A: Jim, If you visit the site at the link below, you will find a link to a manual for the AMT OMC ...
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| rifling | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i have been set a task by my instructor to answer a question and cannot find anything relating all 3 ...
A: Adam, Isn't it kind of cheating for me to do your assignment for you? Just kidding! At any rate, ...
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| "Safe" distance for shooting... | 2/1/2009 |
Q: i have a varmint problem, and i am looking to buy a Ruger 10/22. but the concern i have is if my ...
A: Derek, Here is what Connecticut state law says about discharging a firearm illegally. Sec. ...
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| arrest in 76 and cc | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have received arecord from NJ on an arrest in 1976 for possession of a small amount of pot. How ...
A: Bob, You should really be asking an attorney this question. Since I am not an attorney, I can't ...
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| Handgun Control | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Is there a set of exercises for strengthening the muscles used to control handgun recoil? I have ...
A: Gordon, There are no specific 'exercises' for this. The key is simply making sure you have a firm ...
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| recalls on Browning 300 Win. Mag, stainless barrel | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Do you know of any recalls on this product? Is there a site I can visit that will help me find this ...
A: Jean, My suggestion would be for you to contact Browning directly. They will inform you of any ...
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| Florida firearm permit | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Are non US citizen that own property in FL allowed to purchase and store a firearm at their US ...
A: Anthony, Since this is largely a legal question, I have to make the disclaimer that I am not an ...
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| Mauzer-Werke | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Mauser-Werke and would like to know the history of this gun. On the side of the barrel ...
A: Dan, This is not really an area of expertise for me, but I am happy to tell you what I can. What ...
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| Price | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I Want To Inquire On How Much A Sears & Roebuck J.C. Higgins Model # 10125 Bolt Action .410 Tube ...
A: Greg, It is difficult to give accurate pricing info since I have no idea what the condition of your ...
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| ammo for colt cobra .22 lr | 12/31/2008 |
Q: where can i find rounds for a colt cobra .22 long rifle ctg, and what is the value of this pistol? ...
A: Mac, Sorry to disagree, but there is only one type of .22 LR cartridge. Here are a couple of links ...
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| JC Higgins shotgun | 12/30/2008 |
Q: What can you tell me about a JC Higgins 12 gauge double barrel shotgun sold by Sears with model ...
A: Jane, JC Higgins was a house brand for Sears, Roebuck. The gun was actually manufactured by ...
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| Shotgun parts | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Are there any aftermarket parts out there for the N.E.F pardner pump 12 gauge, or are there any ...
A: Greg, The New England Firearms Pardner Pump is a clone of the Remington 870. The parts are made in ...
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| westernfield 12 gage shotgun | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have a model 15kx bolt action 12 gage can you help me find a company that could have a clip for ...
A: Western Field was a house brand for Montgomery Wards. I believe the model number of your gun should ...
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| CCW Oklahoma | 12/28/2008 |
Q: Doug, I am interested in obtaining my Oklahoma CCW. I've had the class and am ready to go. I ...
A: Bob, Sorry it took me a little while to answer as I needed to do some research on Oklahoma law. I ...
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| In re: AZ Open & CCW, but special circumstances... | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I hope you will be able to clarify a situation & match it up with what I've already read. || In AZ I ...
A: Welcome to the world that we will likely be living in for the next four years at least. The vice ...
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| 410 Winchester shotgun, ca. 1929 | 12/26/2008 |
Q: The shotgun is in good condition and has been in the famly from the time it was bought. I would ...
A: Betty, I think you should probably have an expert appraiser look at the gun to give you a ...
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| J C Higgins Model 30 parts | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have a J. C. Higgins Model 30, 583.74. I need a cartridge lifter spring. Can you make any ...
A: Jim, These J.C. Higgins Model 30 was a house brand for Sears. It was actually a High Standard ...
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| airguns | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if there are any laws or restrictions on bb and pellet guns in the state of ...
A: Arizona Dad, No, the consequences are not the same as with regular firearms as far as the law is ...
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| airguns | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if there are any laws or restrictions on bb and pellet guns in the state of ...
A: In general, BB and Pellet guns are considered to be 'firearms' in Arizona. There is actually a ...
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| Noble 12 Double Barrel 12 guage | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I was given a this shotgun for Christmas in 1970. It recently burned in a house fire. AH! I know ...
A: Perry, Most of the shotguns imported by Noble were of spanish origin. They were good utilitarian ...
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| In re: AZ Open & CCW, but special circumstances... | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I hope you will be able to clarify a situation & match it up with what I've already read. || In AZ I ...
A: Scott, You are quite correct. Arizona law prohibiting concealed carry on school property only ...
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| hi i'm a high school student! | 12/17/2008 |
Q: me and my group are working on Gun Violence. it's part of our senoir project and i' just want to ...
A: Cheng, As many as they wish to have and can afford. There is no restriction on the number. ...
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| 45 ACP | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon, I just recently bought a Smith & Wesson M&P in 45 ACP and was curious as to what ...
A: Michael, I generally don't like to answer 'caliber questions' as I seem to always ignite a ...
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| Walther PP 7.65 WaA359 | 12/15/2008 |
Q: A friend has a Walther PP 7.65 WaA359 for sale. Has serial # of 362081 P Could you please tell me ...
A: MIke, Thanks for your question. The pistol you are talking about is a Walther 'Police Pistol'. ...
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| Winchester 32-20 | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Doug, i have a neighbor who has a gun and i think he needs to get some insurance on it. It looks ...
A: Wade, Your friend has a very nice gun if it exactly as you describe. Overall, his Model 1892 is ...
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| German Mauzer | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have a gun and I would like to know more about it and possible value. The serial numbers are ...
A: Anitta, What you most likely have is a Model 1914 German Mauser pistol. Mauser has been a producer ...
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| Penna. hand gun registration | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Does a Penna. permit to carry allow me to carry a hand gun which I possess but as a family heirloom ...
A: Bill, Assuming you have a concealed carry permit from Pennsylvania, the answer is yes, you can ...
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| 20 GAUGE RIVERSIDE ARMS DBL BL | 12/8/2008 |
Q: The usual hand-me-down ... RIVERSIDE ARMS COMPANY CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. U.S.A. --- PATENTED APRIL 20, ...
A: Gary, Check out Bob's Gun Parts. They are probably your best source...check this link. You will ...
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| how to re-register a gun in my name | 12/7/2008 |
Q: i just bought a brand new ruger p95 from my brother in-law in Cleveland Ohio. i just wanted to know ...
A: Roberto, There is no handgun or rifle registration in Ohio. When you say that it can 'come back ...
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| hi i'm a high school student! | 12/5/2008 |
Q: me and my group are working on Gun Violence. it's part of our senoir project and i' just want to ...
A: Cheng, Thanks for your question. My only problem in answering it is that it is a very broad ...
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| Walther PP Serial No. 303453 P | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the manufacture date of this firearm and any other info of interest about it ? The ...
A: Jerry, There are a lot of things about the description you have given me that I don't like... ...
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| School Property on Weekends | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Our church, like many in the Valley, meet in a public school on Sundays for worship. Would it be ...
A: Don, As I understand the law, it does not differentiate between whether children are in attendance ...
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| Buying firearms in AZ | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Glad I found your site. Question is that a friend of mine who is a residence in California, claims ...
A: John, The question you ask can be answered differently depending on what is meant by ...
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| Attempting to determine age of Riverside Firearms 12-gauge single shot shotgun | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My father has a shotgun in which we are trying to find out how old it is. Its serial number is ...
A: Meagan, Unfortunately, without more information, it is nearly impossible to narrow down. Riverside ...
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| approrpiate handgun for single Mom | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Which affordable handgun can you recommend for a single Mom with two teenage sons in AZ? I would ...
A: Sylvia, Since I have no idea of what your economic circumstances are, I really don't know what ...
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| Savage model 10fp stock | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have a m10fp 308win brand new, with badger ordinance rings and bases and a 10x42 swfa super ...
A: Scott, Your Savage 10FP is a great gun for the money. It is capable of sub MOA accuracy out of the ...
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| prop guns | 11/26/2008 |
Q: When you shoot a prop gun/one used for T.V. or Movie does it leave GSR on the shooter or the victim?
A: Capri, If the prop gun is shooting blank cartridges, then yes, there will be gun shot residue on ...
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| JIMENEZ 380 AUTOMATIC | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I'm a single mother and I just placed a gun on layaway a 380 cobra...I did my research once I got ...
A: Jocelyn, From what you have told me, you are clearly on a budget as both these firearms are ...
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| identify pistol | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I found a pistol in my fater-in-laws home after he past away. He was a ww2 vet. the only markings on ...
A: John, Unfortunately, I can't tell you exactly what type of pistol it is without manufacturer or ...
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| Concealed carry | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have applied for concealed weapons permit and have received a letter back regarding my background ...
A: Dan, I am not sure what else you can do at this point. There should be some sort of court record ...
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| Concealed carry | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have applied for concealed weapons permit and have received a letter back regarding my background ...
A: Dan, Did you check with the Clerk of Court in the county where you were originally arrested? The ...
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| Pistol action | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I want to buy a semi auto and am looking at the Glock 23 for personal protection. It's my first ...
A: Gabe, Lots of questions here, but let's take them one at a time. First, the Glock 23 is an ...
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| Shotgun Slugs | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have a Remington 870 Express 20ga shotgun with the original barrel and choke in place. My question ...
A: Gabe, Nearly all the Remington 870 Express models came with a 'modified choke'. You can definitely ...
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| Concealed carry | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have applied for concealed weapons permit and have received a letter back regarding my background ...
A: Dan, As I expected, they picked up your arrest record, but need clarification on what the ...
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| under 21 carry | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am under 21 and have legally purchased a hundgun through a private sale (in the state of Arizona). ...
A: Andrew, Regarding your ability to carry your handgun. It is perfectly legal for you to carry ...
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| Concealed carry | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I have applied for concealed weapons permit and have received a letter back regarding my background ...
A: Dan, Did the letter you had state that your permit was delayed due to background check or denied? ...
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| hawes cal .22 mag. derringer | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I would like to thank you for taking my question. I have a hawes derringer I fired this piece on ...
A: Nick, Sorry to hear about your Dad's gun. There are a few places you can check to see if they ...
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| Ithaca Rifles | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have a model LSA 55 rifle how much would it be worth today if it is in good condition ANSWER: ...
A: Dennis, Your Winchester's value can range between $250 in 80% condition to $400 in 95% condition. ...
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| concealed carry license & past depression | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I am considered a permanent resident of Oklahoma, but I attend a university in Missouri. I am ...
A: Chuck, I wouldn't worry about your treatment for depression. It would not prevent you from getting ...
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| Looking for a value | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have a Remington .22 caliber rifle that was my grandfathers. It's a sportmaster model 341-P and ...
A: Jay, I am trying to stop answering value questions as there are just too many factors that can ...
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| can or can't | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Our Q:is Can or Can't you shoot a slug out of a browning auto 5 light 12 with a fixed choke or any ...
A: Paul, Yes, you can shoot a slug out of a Browning Auto 5 or any other shotgun with a fixed choke. ...
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| Ithaca Rifles | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a model LSA 55 rifle how much would it be worth today if it is in good condition
A: Dennis, I am trying get away from answering value questions as there are too many variables to ...
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| Marlin Shotgun | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Marlin .410 Gauge Bolt Action Shotgun Model 60G in excellent condition. It is a single ...
A: Justin, I'm really not answering value / age questions as it generally involves too much research. ...
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| 7.62x54 | 11/8/2008 |
Q: To start with, thank you for any help you can offer. I have a sporterizes 7.62x54R i bought ...
A: Adam, Glad to help in any way I can... First, 7.62x54 and 7.63x39 are not interchangeable. I know ...
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| The age of my Colt revolver. | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Can you help me with the year my Colt .38 Special was made. The left side of the barrel reads: ...
A: Mike, There is no 'single source' for serial number info. Just lots of different places to know ...
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| transfer of gun ownership form | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find a form that is generic (or not) that can be used to show transfer of ownership. ...
A: Carey, I have a form that you can probably use. If you send me an email at: ...
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| H & R Handy Gun | 11/4/2008 |
Q: After my father past away I came across a unique gun a H & R 410 Handy Gun. It looks in good shape ...
A: Terry, Smooth bore Handy Guns that are not currently registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco ...
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| Smith & Wesson | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Could you tell me (or if not, how would I find) the value of an *old Lone Star Derringer*, Model ...
A: Lee, I'm trying to get away from answering questions about value, but since this one was really ...
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| Small revolver for protection | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I have understood that a .38 is the minimum generally recommended caliber for protection/stopping ...
A: Carl, The five shot snub nose revolver is about the smallest one out there. I agree that it is not ...
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| using slugs in my 870 express | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I got an 870 express 12 gauge as a gift and was wanting to know if I can shoot slugs for deer in it ...
A: Bryan, The Remington 870 Express comes standard with a modified choke. You will not have any ...
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| Walther .22 cal Rifle | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find out information on a walther .22 cal, bolt action single shot rifle. ...
A: Dave, I am way outside of my expertise on this one, but will try to give you what I know. I hope ...
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| lr vs mag | 10/29/2008 |
Q: is there a huge difference between the .22lr vs the .22 magnum(pistols) as far as recoil? is the ...
A: Marvin, The recoil difference between the two is negligible. You probably wouldn't even notice a ...
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| Bullet ricksha | 10/28/2008 |
Q: How far can a 9mm 124gr bullet travel if fired from a 4" Barrel handgun. At approximately 1200fps
A: Bill, The average 9mm jacketed round in 124 gr. will only be traveling at around 1120 fps on ...
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| Remington model 4.. | 10/27/2008 |
Q: You've helped me before so, here I go again. I just bought an old Remington Model 4...22 ...
A: Bill, If the barrel is full octagonal, it is on the older side. The fact that it has rifling ...
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| value of a gun | 10/25/2008 |
Q: How much is a Winchester 308 cal,lever action, model 88 in excellent condition worth. Serial # ...
A: Carl, I am generally not answering questions on firearms value as it is not an area that I do a lot ...
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| S. L. or LR | 10/25/2008 |
Q: What exactly do the letters S.L.or L.R. mean on the barrel?
A: Lady, Assuming your rifle or pistol is a .22 caliber, the letters S, L, and LR on the barrel would ...
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| WETHERBY SCOPE | 10/24/2008 |
Q: MY DAD NOT LONG AGO PASTED AWAY HE LEFT ME HIS WEATHERYBY GUN WITH A WEATHERBY 3X9 SUPREME SCOPE ON ...
A: Phil, Weatherby didn't actually make the scopes. They were made by a Japanese company and private ...
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| Remington model 4.. | 10/24/2008 |
Q: You've helped me before so, here I go again. I just bought an old Remington Model 4...22 ...
A: Bill, Sounds like you've found a fairly nice piece here... The range of manufacturing dates on ...
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| S&W M&P 15 | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have been looking at S&W M&P15s in 5.45x39. I see some that are "Talo Edition" and some that are ...
A: David, Let's take your questions one at a time... First, the S&W M&P15 comes standard in three ...
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| shotgun carrying laws | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have a Mossberg 500 Mariner "JIC" shotgun for intended use (self defense only) on a sailing vessel ...
A: Doug, I did some checking around and didn't have any more luck than you did. I talked to the guys ...
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| western field | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have a western field m550c and I was wondering if you know any where that I could get parts for it ...
A: Robert, Your gun is actually a house brand labeled Mossberg 550B. Any parts for that model of ...
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| shot gun identification | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I am affiliated with a small museum in Telluride, Colorado. We have in our possession a double ...
A: Dan, First, I have to state that this is not my area of expertise, so I have to set your ...
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| Browning stock | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Doug, I have a 270 Browning Bolt, serial # 2L 14058 which has a stepped down barrel. It was made in ...
A: James, OK...what you have is a 1962 FN High Power Safari Grade rifle with a Mauser action. It is ...
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| shotgun carrying laws | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I have a Mossberg 500 Mariner "JIC" shotgun for intended use (self defense only) on a sailing vessel ...
A: Here is the scoop...the laws of the individual states apply as you are in the coastal waters of each ...
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| Noble shotgun | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Can you give any info on a Western Field Deluxe Montgomery Ward 12ga.pump? It has Model 50 on the ...
A: Jimmy, Your shotgun was a store brand, made for Montgomery Wards by Stevens. I believe it is a ...
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| Nazi Walther PP | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to the following question. " have a Walther model pp. the serial number is ...
A: I will answer your question, but have to do so based on a couple of assumptions...first, I am ...
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| appraised value | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have a stevens double barrel shotgun, model 335. My guess is it's 60-70 years old. I am moving ...
A: Bob, Honestly, without seeing the gun it is really hard to place a good valuation on it. Since I ...
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| chokes | 10/1/2008 |
Q: which choke would be best for hunting dove with a pump action 12 gauge mossberg 500?
A: Eddie, If your shots are closer range, try using either an improved or modified choke. If they are ...
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| gun value | 9/29/2008 |
Q: how much is my savage arms single shot 12 gauge stevens model 94 series k 3 inch barrel worth?
A: Lewis, Unfortunately, this shotgun is not considered collectable. The value on the gun if it is in ...
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| Stevens Favorite 25 cal | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I just bought a used Stevens Favorite, 25 cal with a peepsight. The serial number of the gun is ...
A: Bill, What you have is a model 1894, No. 19. My best guess is that it was produced between 1898 ...
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| Machine Guns | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Doug, My question contains pictures. May I ask you for your email address so that I can send them to ...
A: Igor, Sure. My email address is: doug+@armed+personal+defense.com Take all the plus signs out ...
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| Revolver kick | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Doug! I read (I think) somewhere that revolvers kick to the rear, upward and to the left. Is this ...
A: Stayce, Honestly, when you look at recoil, there is no difference really between the recoil of a ...
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| Felony posession of firearms | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I am a US citizen w a registered handgun, and permit to carry. I purchased the firearm 5 years ago ...
A: RJR, I have to make one initial qualifying statement. Please understand that I am NOT an attorney ...
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| Stevens Favorite 25 cal | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I just bought a used Stevens Favorite, 25 cal with a peepsight. The serial number of the gun is ...
A: Bill, I need a bit more info. Since the serial number records are not great, I can probably tell ...
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| world war ll 45 cal hand gun | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I want to sell this gun, but I have no idea what to ask or the proceedure to sell it safly. ...
A: Mike, Without more info, I really can't tell you much more than I already have. The fact that ...
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| world war ll 45 cal hand gun | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I want to sell this gun, but I have no idea what to ask or the proceedure to sell it safly. ...
A: Mike, I really don't have quite enough info to put a value on it. If you can give me some more ...
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| body armor vs common threats | 9/22/2008 |
Q: First, let me apologize if you're not the right person to ask this to and/or if this is a stupid ...
A: Frank, I am happy to try and answer your questions. By the way, for the record, there are no ...
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| carry pemit | 9/22/2008 |
Q: ANSWER: Ismael, Unfortunately, New Jersey is a "may issue" state with respect to their concealed ...
A: Ismael, You can apply by mail for a Florida 'non-resident' CCW permit. The Florida CCW application ...
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| carry pemit | 9/21/2008 |
Q: HI i live in New Jersey i like to know with out the Letter Of Need is there any other way i can get ...
A: Ismael, Unfortunately, New Jersey is a "may issue" state with respect to their concealed weapons ...
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| Asp Batons | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Greetings and Salutations, I was wondering if it was Legal in the state of Nevada to Open Carry ...
A: George, Open carry is legal in Nevada. For the most part, Nevada is rural and you should not have ...
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| Iver Johnson .410 Champion, Serial Number 106 | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Mr. Little-- I have recently inherited an Iver Johnson "Champion" .410 single shot shotgun from my ...
A: Hank, This is really beyond my area of expertise. Can point you in the direction of a couple of ...
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| marlin riverside | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My father left me a gun that was my granny's. It is a 20 gauge marlin riverside arms company I would ...
A: Nancy, It looks like it is indeed a Stevens made gun. That would all fit. The dating on the gun ...
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| Stevens rifle | 9/17/2008 |
Q: What I see is, to the right of the sight, "J. Stevens A & T. Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass, USA Pat. APR ...
A: Marian, The information you sent me helps a lot. You have a J. Stevens Favorite No. 17. The gun ...
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| Canadian resident/citizen carrying a concealed weapon in the US ( MN, WI, IL, NY, PA) | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Mr. Little, I read your response that you were not aware of any blanket permit for carrying a ...
A: Alice, There are a few issues that we are going to have to deal with in your question. First, if ...
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| marlin riverside | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My father left me a gun that was my granny's. It is a 20 gauge marlin riverside arms company I would ...
A: Nancy, You haven't given me too much to go on. It would be helpful to have a model number. ...
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| Moving to NJ, can I bring my hand gun? | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a hand gun in FL and will be moving to NJ in the next few months. Will I have ...
A: Alex, You will indeed need to register your handgun in New Jersey. Handgun ownership is HIGHLY ...
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| Hunting License | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend, I would eventually like to too, wants to get his hunting license but doesn't know what ...
A: Here is the link to the courses on the State of Connecticut website. ...
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| Stevens "Marksman" .22 LR Single Shot Rim Fire | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have inherited the above mentioned rifle. It's rough to say the least. It is missing the front ...
A: David, These were great little guns. They were manufactured by J. Stevens between 1912 and 1933. ...
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| blank guns | 9/1/2008 |
Q: i just got a 8mm blank gun it abides by all laws but i guess my question is i live in Wisconsin and ...
A: Ruger, In many cases blank guns are indistinguishable from regular handguns. In Wisconsin, the law ...
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| Open Carry Laws | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I've been getting some conflicted answers about open carry in Arizona. I'm 19 years old and unsure ...
A: Dave, It is perfectly legal for you to carry a handgun that you have legally acquired anywhere it ...
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| changing the 870 safety for a lefty | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Can you change the safety on a remington 870 12 gauge shotgun so it works for a lefty ? I want to ...
A: Mike, Here is a link to an outfit that has what you need for about $15. You should have a gunsmith ...
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| applying for CCW while deployed | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I am currently deployed to Iraq with the US ARMY, my question is am i able to start the paper work ...
A: Spc. Crabb, From what I know of the process of applying for a Colorado CCW permit, there is nothing ...
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| Shipping firearms in Arizona | 8/28/2008 |
Q: When shipping firearms to another Arizona resident do I have to send it to an FFL or can I ship it ...
A: Kristofer, You can only transfer firearms between Arizona residents in a 'face to face' ...
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| crescent-davis 16ga. sxs | 8/27/2008 |
Q: what can you tell me about this gun hammerless,stamped 3699 dbl trigger
A: Curtis, Crescent-Davis manufactured a line of utilitarian shotguns under the Crescent-Davis name ...
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| German Flare(?) Pistol | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a small but heavy pistol with wooden grips, intact and operable inner spring, and a sliding ...
A: Dan, There is virtually no information on your flare or Very pistol. Hubertus was a trade name for ...
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| Legal age to carry firearm | 8/19/2008 |
Q: i work in a jail and i am 20 years of age. i have always had an interest in handguns and was ...
A: Jacob, It depends on your state of residence. For example, in Arizona, you can legally own a ...
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| permit | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I am licensed to carry in PA, is there a permit that i could get to carry in any state, some one ...
A: I'm sorry to say there is no such animal as a 'national concealed carry permit'. What you may have ...
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| Ammo limit transporting a pistol | 8/13/2008 |
Q: We have inherited a glock pistol from a relative in Colorado. With it a large amount of Ammo for it. ...
A: Ray, Thanks for your question. There is no limit on ammo that you can transport as long as it is ...
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| Rossi 22LR pump 52SA | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the value of my Rossi 22LR pump action 52SA made in Alexandria, VA
A: Gerald, Rossi Firearms were manufactured by Amadeo Rossi, S.A. in Brazil. Beginning in late 1998 ...
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| BBguns | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I was wondering about the law on BBguns in Steuben County, New York. Can't seem to find anything. ...
A: Marsha, I cannot find any law prohibiting BB Guns in Steuben County. To be absolutely sure, I'd ...
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| .25 J Stevens A&T Co. ? | 8/9/2008 |
Q: First, Thank you for making yourselves available for those of us who have only a limited bit of ...
A: Ann, Thanks for your note. While I can't be completely sure from you limited description, it ...
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| Colorado concealed carry | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Can I carry concealed on me while driving through colorado springs without a permit? I heard there ...
A: Sam, I am not an attorney, either in Arizona or anywhere else and cannot give you legal advise. I ...
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| bb gun law | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if you know the law about owning or using a bb gun in the 5 boros of nyc. Can I ...
A: Mitchel, Local ordinances make it illegal for you to possess any type of air rifle, including bb ...
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| Noble 22 rifles | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Doug, I saw your answer about the 22 single shot Noble rifles...I had one as a teen ager, but it was ...
A: Malry, These are going to be tough to find due to their age. The places I would suggest would be ...
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| .22 Ranger | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have an old .22 ranger, bolt action, tube fed repeater that I used to use with my father a long ...
A: Bruce, It's a little tough to answer this question as I could really use some more information. ...
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| Colorado concealed carry | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Can I carry concealed on me while driving through colorado springs without a permit? I heard there ...
A: Sam, A traveler can carry a loaded handgun anywhere in their vehicle as long as the firearm is ...
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| Gun Store Question | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am interested in possibly starting a gun store in the St. louis area, and I am wondering if the ...
A: Andy, In general, the best place I'd suggest that you check is the National Shooting Sports ...
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| j.stevens 25caliber single shot rifle | 7/27/2008 |
Q: my friend has one that was handed down to her husband,she was curious about how much it was ...
A: Belinda, The gun your friend has is very likely a Model 44 Ideal or a Model 44 1/2 Ideal. The ...
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| Self defense ammunition for apartments | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 9mm Kahr PM9 for concealed carry and home defense. I live in an apartment and ...
A: Kris, Thanks for your question. You are a very responsible person to be making sure that you ...
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| fire arm ID | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a U.S. Revolver, sn 53649. It is a seven shot 22cal. Can you please give me any information ...
A: Frank, Arms made under the U.S. Revolver Co. name were cheaper versions of the Iver Johnson line. ...
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| H&R Handy gun | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I got a permit for my Handy gun in 1965 and it was stolen in 1969 and I reported it. Can I buy ...
A: Jerry, Too bad the Handy gun you had was stolen. They are quite collectable and depending on the ...
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| quality firearms r.p series revolers .38 | 7/19/2008 |
Q: what would one of the there guns be worth if had never been fired and still had the box the ...
A: William, Unfortunately, despite their name, Quality Firearms did not make good guns. They were ...
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| 2 gage shotgun | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have what I believe to be a 2 gage shotgun I inherited from my Father. If I remember correctly, ...
A: Dennis, You have a gun that is alternately referred to as a Punt Gun or a "Goose Cannon". Truly ...
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| Unable to find ammo | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I felt good to have acquired a classic Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I in firing condition for US$4310, but I ...
A: Anton, I don't know if you are in the US or somewhere else, but in the US, ammo for your rifle is ...
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| 32 cal | 7/17/2008 |
Q: have a u.s. revolver 32 cal hammerless 5 shot and of the different bullets available what is ...
A: You have several questions here, so let's take them one at a time. The first question is about your ...
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| Which is better? | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Ok my brother has a Springfield XD .40 and I find that a blast to shoot. I have never shot a pistol ...
A: Lance, Both of the guns your are looking at are exceptional combat pistols. The primary difference ...
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| hand gun mechanics | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Is there a hand gun that can load a round from the clip with only a pull of the trigger? (ex: no ...
A: Kyle, This would truly be the 'magic' gun. What you are looking for is a 'semi auto' that will ...
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| shotgun slugs | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have inherited an old springfield J stevens arms co. SxS 16 gauge. It is in good condition and ...
A: Joel, I need to say just a couple of things here to start. First, since I cannot inspect the gun, ...
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| Springfield XD 45 | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if I should use +P ammo in my Springfield XD 45.
A: Jason, Your Springfield can handle the +P ammo just fine. The question is whether to use it or ...
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| rimfire ammo | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Doug can you tell me if the new Barnes 22cal. ammo can be fired through my older model 1022 rifle. ...
A: Doug, The Barnes "22 caliber" bullets are actually .224 in diameter and are designed to shoot in ...
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| Gun Value | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I Have a Ruger Security Six 357 / Stainless Steel with a 6' barrel that I purchased in 1984 brand ...
A: Dave, Based on what I find in the 28th Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values, the price ranges for ...
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| identifying gun | 7/8/2008 |
Q: My father had a gun my whole life (i'm 61 now) which he inherited from some family member. He kept ...
A: Pat, Thanks for the follow up info. I don't mind helping out at all. What you have is indeed a ...
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| airsoft guns | 7/7/2008 |
Q: are airsoft guns legal in kansas and if you dont know how can i find out ANSWER: Stephanie, Yes, ...
A: Stephanie, Apparently there are local laws in Kansas regarding Airsoft guns. You should probably ...
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| identifying gun | 7/7/2008 |
Q: My father had a gun my whole life (i'm 61 now) which he inherited from some family member. He kept ...
A: Pat, I need you to check a couple of things for me. Could you look at the gun and tell me exactly ...
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| PP Sport long barrel | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I am impressed by your answer about the Manurhin PP Sport short barrel recently posted. I recently ...
A: Russell, For your PP Sport, the answer is pretty easy. They were only manufactured in 1985 and ...
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| Bryco .380 Automatic | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have a Bryco 38' .380 automatic and I need a replacement clip for the gun, but for the life of me ...
A: Nicole, There is something VERY IMPORTANT you should be aware of. The Bryco Model 38 is the ...
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| steven model 1915 serial# 592 | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I would like to know about how much this 22 cal. rifle is worth. It's all origonal, and is in great ...
A: Dwayne, I believe what you must have is an original J. Stevens "Favorite". The Favorite line was ...
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| DV and black powder | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have a DV charge of 4th degree assault from Washington state it was "dismissed" after I entered a ...
A: Mike, Thanks for your question. I'm not surprised that you have gotten confusing answers. This is ...
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| Rifle and Scope | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Hoping you can help me out a little. My husband recently passed away. He was in the Air Force, and ...
A: Marcia, You are fortunate to have a very nice rifle. Based on the timeframe it was purchased, I ...
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| Quality firearms,inc qfi model sa25 | 6/30/2008 |
Q: im having a hard time finding information on this gun.Anything u can tell me about this gun or the ...
A: Jacob, There is not a lot of info on the gun as Quality Firearms was only in business for about two ...
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| gun value | 6/27/2008 |
Q: What is the value of a Winchester 20 gauge shotgun model 1200 in excellent condition?
A: Pat, Unfortunately, there were three different versions of the Winchester 1200, so I don't know ...
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| ammo | 6/26/2008 |
Q: What is the best personal protection ammo to use in my Walter PPK pistol( 380 cal. )to limit the ...
A: Jerry, Your seemingly simple question has a lot of variables associated with it. From the way you ...
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| Deerfield shotgun | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Unable to find any info on a Deerfield Model 60j 16 ga. pump shotgun, Noble Manufacturing ...
A: Ricky, Your Deerfield Model 60j was actually manufactured as the Noble Model 60. Noble made ...
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| Legal age? | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I was wondering, what is the legal age to bear a firearm in California? and what limitations do I ...
A: Jimmie, You need to be 18 years old to purchase or possess a rifle or shotgun in California. You ...
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| Eastern Arms, model 105-7 | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Doug, I saw a similar question/answer recently and have a similar question. I have a Eastern Arms, ...
A: James, Eastern Arms was a house brand of Sears & Roebuck in the 1950s. The gun could have been ...
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| Stevens side by side | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I would like to known what model side by side I have. All I can find on the gun is, J Steven Arms & ...
A: Charles, Go ahead and send me the pictures at: armedpersonaldefense@gmail.com If I can help, I'll ...
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| rossi @erma la 22 | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have a rossi 45 lc stainless src #180 of 2000 can you give me some history or value it s in good ...
A: John, Regarding the Rossi, do you have a Model number you can provide. I really need that info to ...
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| double barrel shotgun | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have a Springfield Double Barrel 16 guage. I thing it was made by Stevens Arms. I am giving the ...
A: Mike, If you have a Springfield Double Barrel, it was most likely manufactured between 1920 and ...
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| Stevens side by side | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I would like to known what model side by side I have. All I can find on the gun is, J Steven Arms & ...
A: Charles, I wish I could be of more help, but I'm not sure that even with photos I could figure out ...
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| Serial Number on Colt Police Positive Special | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I inherited a Colt Police Positive Special (stamped on left side of barrel) A .38 special. I am a ...
A: Larry, Colt put serial numbers on all their guns. The numbers were usually stamped on the butt or ...
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| Stevens side by side | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I would like to known what model side by side I have. All I can find on the gun is, J Steven Arms & ...
A: Charles, We have a bit of a mystery here. Can you give me some idea of the age of the gun? If it ...
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| value of a .32 | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I was wonderin if you could give me the value of a .32 s.&w. long model; number i 30-1?could you ...
A: Without photos or some detailed description of the condition of the gun, I can only give you ranges ...
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| value of a 20 gauge shotgun | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 gauge, full choke Davis and Davis shotgun that was my father's. I believe he had it as ...
A: Leland, Great, that helps a lot. One last question, is it a single shot or a side by side double ...
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| value of a 20 gauge shotgun | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 20 gauge, full choke Davis and Davis shotgun that was my father's. I believe he had it as ...
A: Leland, I think I may need more information. Can you please provide me the exact name of the ...
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| re-blueing a model 1911 | 6/10/2008 |
Q: we inherited some firearms from my father in-law about 18 years ago and I have multiple questions ...
A: John, If the Thompson is a semi-auto, it is treated as any other long gun. You would definitely ...
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| Rifle on Plane | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if your the right person to ask so if I'm in the wrong area i apologize. I live in NY ...
A: Joe, The process is actually pretty simple. When you go to the airport, you will need to take your ...
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| GUN CLEANING AND CLASS 3 WEAPONS | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Hey Doug, I also volunteer on AllExperts.com, I am an expert in American History. I have two ...
A: Moses, Thanks for your question. Regarding your question on using motor oil on your firearm, I ...
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| re-blueing a model 1911 | 6/7/2008 |
Q: we inherited some firearms from my father in-law about 18 years ago and I have multiple questions ...
A: John, Sounds like you now have several potentially very nice guns. First, you do not need to worry ...
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| shotgun history | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Doug, I'm writing hoping that you may have a friend with this knowledge. My question is, when were ...
A: Bill, I actually can provide you with a little background on this. The first shotgun ...
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| serial Number | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I recently inherited a Noble Pump Model 60G. I can't seem to find a serial number to include on my ...
A: Kerney, The Noble Model 60 was made from 1955 to 1966 If you have the Model 60 it will have the ...
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| paint ball weapon export regulations | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I want to export a paint ball weapon from the United States to Germany, do you know if a license is ...
A: Elisabeth, Despite the fact that the firearms experts are generally lumped into the Paintball ...
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| Best 45 ammo for 3.5 inch barrel 45 | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have been reading that some 45 ammo is better then others for shorter barrel pistols. I am ...
A: Bill, There are a lot of different opinions out there. In my experience and research, expansion ...
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| Glock | 6/6/2008 |
Q: My question is a simple one but you have no idea how difficult it is to get an answer because over ...
A: David, I just about spilled my coffee I laughed so hard about this one. The author you speak of ...
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| Noble .22 cal rifle | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Doug, saw your answer to Barrie in Apr 08 about Noble rifles. I have a Noble .22 Model 20G, ...
A: Jim, You won't find too much about the Noble rifles and shotguns as they were a pretty utilitarian ...
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| gun license laws for business purposes for security | 6/2/2008 |
Q: i would like to know is there a specific license to carrying concealed guns for business purposes, ...
A: Marcus, I don't know what state you live in, but in my experience the laws vary widely from state ...
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| Best 45 ammo for 3.5 inch barrel 45 | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have been reading that some 45 ammo is better then others for shorter barrel pistols. I am ...
A: Bill, Hope you are well. I'm not sure what you have been reading, but I don't know of any ...
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| bb guns | 6/1/2008 |
Q: ..I live in Globe/Miami Arizona. We bought a house recently and the amount of birds hanging out in ...
A: Angela, Just to be clear, BB guns are considered to be 'firearms' for the purposes of legal ...
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| value of gun | 5/31/2008 |
Q: how much could my 10 gauge double-barrel laminated steel shotgun produced by national arms co. be ...
A: Ray, Thanks for your question. First, let me give you a little background on your gun. National ...
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| Ithica | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have heard, but am not sure, if an Ithica featherweight 20 Guage is a rare gun, note it is not 12 ...
A: Mike, I think you are referring to the Ithaca Featherlight. There are several models of Ithaca ...
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| Youth Shotgun | 5/30/2008 |
Q: My 18 year old daughter is itching to learn to shoot a shotgun but she is very thin and kind of ...
A: Bill, Personally, I like the Mossberg 500 Bantam or 500 Super Bantam. The shotguns are a youth ...
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| Ballistics | 5/28/2008 |
Q: During a training exercise,(law enforcement) we fired a 40 sig sauer at a window. The top window ...
A: Leo, This is a pretty interesting question and based on the research I did, I'm not sure there is a ...
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| Rifle | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am planning on buying a Savage 110fxp3. I want to use it for hunting deer, and coyote. Also, i ...
A: Austin, I don't have any personal experience with the Mossy 100 ATR, but like you, I have a ...
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| driving with concealed | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I am planning on driving from Oregon to Kansas & I have an Oregon Concealed Handgun License. ...
A: Annette, You have no issue traveling through any of the states you mentioned. Idaho, Wyoming and ...
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| reliable fire arms | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I currently own a glock19, a Springfield A-1, and a bersa thunder(for my wife). I am considering ...
A: Kevin, The Taurus pistols are manufactured by Brazilian company Forjas Taurus SA. The original PT92 ...
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| Rifle | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I am planning on buying a Savage 110fxp3. I want to use it for hunting deer, and coyote. Also, i ...
A: Austin, As far as ammo is concerned, the places I usually check are: www.cheaperthandirt.com and ...
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| German Mauser | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Doug, I have a German Mauser Luger 9mm, I am curious to know the value of it, and how to rate it on ...
A: Corey, From the description you provided, it sounds like the small markings on the right side are ...
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| registration | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I live in NJ and I have an old L.C.Smith 12ga. thats been passed down through the family. Am I ...
A: Bill, As you are probably aware, NJ is fairly restrictive in terms of firearms ownership. NJ does ...
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| German Mauser | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Doug, I have a German Mauser Luger 9mm, I am curious to know the value of it, and how to rate it on ...
A: Corey, Thanks for your question. Let's get the details out first and then talk about the grading ...
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| Rifle | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am planning on buying a Savage 110fxp3. I want to use it for hunting deer, and coyote. Also, i ...
A: Austin, The Savage is a great gun. The accu-trigger is fantastic. The internal box magazine is ...
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| Value of Shotgun | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have a Winchester Model 1200 pump shotgun. It is in excellent condition except for the barrel. I ...
A: Jim, Unfortunately, I need more information. The Winchester Model 1200 comes in five different ...
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| 311a | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 12ga double barrel side by side stevens model 311a shotgun. It doesnt have a cerial number, ...
A: Josh, The model 311 started as the Springfield 5000 around 1920 with model designation changing to ...
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| model 15 springfield ranger | 5/15/2008 |
Q: i have aguired a model 15 springfield ranger can you tell me what is worth and when it was made ...
A: Bill, You didn't provide me very much information to go on, so I had to make a few assumptions. I ...
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| Identity, caliber, year of mfg value of revolver | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Have compact revolver. Chrome or stainless. Appears to be .38 caliber but no markings on barrel. ...
A: Tom, It is difficult to say exactly as you have not given me too much information to work with. My ...
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| Shotgun for home defense | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I'm heading back to Iraq. Want to leave me wife with simple home defense option without buying ...
A: Ellsworth, Your shotgun should be fine. Really nice gun by the way... The only issue I see is ...
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| shotgun ? | 5/13/2008 |
Q: i have a western field 12ga #m550abd it needs new stock is anything enterchage able with it
A: Roger, Mossberg manufactured the Western Field shotguns for Montgomery Wards. The Western Field ...
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| TZ-75 Manual (Not sieries 88) | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have a TZ-75 and cannot seem to find a manual for it, It is Italian made. Any suggestions as to ...
A: Jay, The TZ-75 is essentially a clone of the Czech made CZ-75. The gun is manufactured by ...
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| Over and Under Rifle | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Good day, I have and old rifle, I'm told belonged to my grandfather, so it could be near 100 years ...
A: Michael, I don't know of anywhere you can get a case specifically for this rifle. There are any ...
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| Astra Cub 25 Acp | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have a Astra Cub that shoots perfectly. I want know if it can be carried with a round in the ...
A: John, It is absolutely safe to carry with a round in the chamber assuming that the thumb safety is ...
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| Over and Under Rifle | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Good day, I have and old rifle, I'm told belonged to my grandfather, so it could be near 100 years ...
A: Michael, Here's a little history for you. The original J. Stevens Arms company was founded in ...
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| Proper gun & ammunition | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I drive and explore in the hills of Northern Nevada for recreation. There are bears and mountain ...
A: Lenny, Thanks for your question. First, let me say that any handgun against a grizzly bear or ...
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| Research a few things on a certain weapon | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Im trying to get as much information as I can on a Charter Arms 38 Caliber, undercover revolver, ...
A: Eliza, Here's a little background for you. Charter Arms was founded by Doug McClennahan, an ...
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| Type of Concealed Carry Gun | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking into getting my Concealed Carry Permit and after looking at a few guns and was ...
A: Casey, Thanks for your question. If you are looking for my opinion of the best overall choice of ...
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| Noble rimfire .22 cal rifles | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I am not looking for a valuation but am trying to track information about a model 275 Noble .22 ...
A: Barrie, I'm happy to give you as much info as I can, but there is not too much to give. Noble ...
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| Concealed carry permits in Florida | 4/27/2008 |
Q: In Florida, one of the possible reasons why a person may be ineligible to obtain a concealed carry ...
A: Nicole, This is one of those answers where I need to offer a disclaimer first. I am not an ...
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| Connecticut Law | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My teeenage son recently bought an airsoft pistol and rifle neither have been altered and one can ...
A: Maureen, Sorry it took me a little time to answer you, but this question actually required some ...
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| Walther PP | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find out how much this pistol is worth: -the left part of the slide says ...
A: Garrett, You have a wartime production PP. 7.65mm is the German designation for .32 caliber. The ...
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| MAS 1936? | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Mr. Little: I have recently been searching, on the web, for information on a rifle that I acquired ...
A: Jim, I have included the text of my original answer at the bottom for reference purposes, but let ...
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| scopes | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Your question was Hi, I just bought my first rifle (Remington 700- 270 BDL) and I want to buy a ...
A: Jeff, At first your question kind of threw me. First of all, I don't want to be unkind, but it ...
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| another signal pistol? | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Doug, I just acquired a Walther UP Model 1, and can find no info on it. I believe it is a signal ...
A: Keith, There is not a ton of info out there on these signal pistols. I'd point you to a couple of ...
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| worth of shotgoun | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have an Essex single barrel shotgun. The model number looks to be 11730
A: Debra, This is not an area of expertise for me. However, I did locate some information that ...
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| guns in cars? | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Can I carry my handgun legally in my car without a CWP and how? I know you are not a lawyer and ...
A: Eric, Arizona Revised Statute 13.3102.F allows a person to carry a firearm without a CCW permit “in ...
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| Manurhin Walther PP Sport | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am a UK shooter and have recently come into possession of a Manurhin made Walther PP Sport. It is ...
A: Martyn, Congrats on being a UK shooter. You guys are a rare breed with the restrictive laws in the ...
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| C.W.P | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Doug, I have a cwp for the state of Washington, and I'm going to be moving my wife to-be from Iowa. ...
A: Based on the information available to me as of January 2008, your Washington permit is recognized in ...
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| Question about registration in Arizona | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I live in Arizona. I bought a handgun from a friend for protection of my home. I have tried to find ...
A: Jessica, You don't need to register your firearm. Face to face transactions between residents of ...
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| QFI LA380 | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me where I would be able to find parts and a parts diagram for a QFI LA380 ...
A: Lelton, You may have a really difficult time finding parts for this gun. The manufacturer, Quality ...
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| Bersa Thunder 40mm | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I would like to know your thoughts on a Bersa Thunder 40 S & W and is this gun reliable? ...
A: Christopher, I don't have any personal experience with this particular gun, but I did some research ...
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| type 3 part kits | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am looking at an ak-47 parts kit. It is advertised as type 3 parts kit. says it is a milled ...
A: Travis, Type 3 or more properly Type III refers to the anodized coating on the parts. There is a ...
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| Mossberg 85 - need a magazine | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Mossberg 85 20ga bolt-action shotgun that's in good shape except that it is missing its ...
A: Ray, You've got a tough one on your hands. The Mossberg model 85 was only manufactured between ...
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| HANDGUNS | 3/10/2008 |
Q: HELLO I'M 21 YEARS OLD AND I WAS CONVICTED OF A MISDAMEANOR ABOUT 1YR 1/2 AGO AND I AM CURRENTLY ON ...
A: Jerry, A misdemeanor conviction should not prevent you from purchasing a handgun as long as the ...
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| small pistol | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have a pistol with 4 barrels - one on top of the other with the initials AM on the handle. It is ...
A: I think I may have found some more info. There was a pistol made in Germany called the "Reform ...
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| Defense Weapon | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Doug, I am thinking of purchasing a Mossberg 500 Defender. I live in Chandler Arizona, do I need any ...
A: Brian, You do not need any type of license to purchase a Mossberg 500 shotgun. I am assuming that ...
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| Walther PPK "Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do" | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I was curious if you could give me some insight to an older Walther PPK I own. This piston was ...
A: Jerry, Was there some additional info you were going to send me? Your email said there was some ...
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| Importing shotgun from italy to usa | 3/8/2008 |
Q: My father is in italy and we want to bring a shotgun home to New York.We don't know how to do it . ...
A: Mark, Bringing a firearm back to the US from a foreign country is a VERY complicated process. ...
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| jennings Model 9 | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have an old Jennings model 9 handgun. Recently it became misplaced during moving. I have to report ...
A: Bob, If you go to the gun shop where you bought the gun, they may be able to give you a copy of the ...
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| Savage 10 FP | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Doug, My Savage 10 FP has a firing pin issues. Sometimes it strikes the primer but the primer ...
A: Jim, While I am very familiar with the Savage 10FP, (nice rifle by the way...) I am not familiar ...
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| jennings Model 9 | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have an old Jennings model 9 handgun. Recently it became misplaced during moving. I have to report ...
A: Bob, Too bad about your gun. I have heard of this type of thing happening before. The other ...
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| Carry laws | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Doug...I probably know the answer but as a Arizona property owner but living between AZ and IL, to ...
A: Robin, If you want to be able to carry concealed in Arizona, you will need to take a class here. ...
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| Daisy Model 2202 Rifle | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a Daisy Model 2202 Rifle, .22 Cal. LR that I want to give to my grandson. I can no longer ...
A: Tom, Here is an answer from another one of our firearms experts, Bob H. He provided this answer to ...
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| shotgun age | 2/28/2008 |
Q: what would be the age of a 16 gauge double barrel side by side springfield shotgun j stevensarms ...
A: Paul, Not too much I can tell you, but here is what I know. The Springfield shotgun made by J. ...
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| Moving from Colorado to Arizona with firearms | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am moving from Colorado to Arizona. We will be driving the moving truck ourselves. Is it legal for ...
A: Kris, Since you will be driving through Colorado and Arizona, you should have no issues ...
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| walther PPK RZM | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find a mfg date for a RZM walther PPK 99% with holster and extra mag. Nitro proffed ...
A: Louis, All I have to work with is the Blue Book of Handgun values. There are some other pages that ...
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| gun registration in az | 2/25/2008 |
Q: We purchased our handguns & rifle several years ago. We have since moved & in fact the store that ...
A: Rick, Arizona does not have any 'gun registration' requirement. Some people think the form they ...
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| MAS 36 Bolt Action Rifle | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I just read your response to another individuals question where you said he more than likely had a ...
A: Fred, Here's the breakdown on values from the BlueBook of Firearms Values (current edition) 100% ...
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| Stevens A&T Co | 2/24/2008 |
Q: A friend asked me to see if I could find when a shotgun of his was made, he does not have a ...
A: William, If it is the Stevens Model 225 Double Barrel 12 gauge, it was manufactured from 1913 until ...
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| Stevens model 1864 | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have an old single shot rifle marked J. Stevens & co. Chicopee Falls, Mass, Pat. Sept 6, 1864. ...
A: Meredith, Sorry...there is just not enough information for me to research. Stevens did make a ...
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| German Signal Pistol | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Signal pistol the my father brought back from WW 2. It is stamped on the barrell ...
A: Geoff, You have a pre-war manufacture signal pistol. The proof marks (eagle, crown with letter ...
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| German Signal Pistol | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Signal pistol the my father brought back from WW 2. It is stamped on the barrell ...
A: Geoff, Can you tell me what the other markings are? You have a Walther signal pistol that most ...
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| homemade guns | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I would like to make guns from scratch, probably starting with simple single shot pistols. I expect ...
A: Jim, BATF does not regulated the activity you describe. You can legally build your own guns for ...
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| Stevens model 1864 | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have an old single shot rifle marked J. Stevens & co. Chicopee Falls, Mass, Pat. Sept 6, 1864. ...
A: I need some more information about the gun to answer your question. First, the patent date of 1864 ...
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| eastern arms 16 gage shot gun | 2/21/2008 |
Q: we have a 16 gage eastern arms single shot riffle with the numbers on it , 105.9 A6796. can you tell ...
A: Eastern Arms was the 'house brand' name used by Sears and Roebuck for period of time earlier this ...
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| Open Carry Question | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Doug, I am going to get a CCW in AZ asap, but in the meantime intend to carry open. Is a shoulder ...
A: Shawn, Certainly a shoulder holster is a viable way to open carry in AZ. However, it really calls ...
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| S & W .357 Magnum, Mod. 13 -3 | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I owned this gun 15 years, recently when asking about a laser sight for it, I was told that it has a ...
A: Kenneth, In all the reading and research I have done, I have heard nothing about cracking in the ...
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| Walther PPK 7.65 | 2/19/2008 |
Q: We have a pistol Waffenfabrik Walther,Zetta-Mehlis (Thuer) Walther's Patent 7,65 m/m Mod. PPK ...
A: Al, From the looks of things you have a PPK manufactured prior to the end of the war. The PPK is a ...
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| Walther PPK value | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have inherited a very nice Walther PPK #316656 K With 2 clips (one extended)-nice brown D.R.G.M. ...
A: Sorry it took me a day to get back to you. I am on business travel today and did not have good ...
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| Walther PPK value | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have inherited a very nice Walther PPK #316656 K With 2 clips (one extended)-nice brown D.R.G.M. ...
A: I need some additional information to come up with something reasonable in response to your request. ...
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| What kind of gun is this? | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Ok, well i have had this gun in my house for about when the house was build in like early 1900 when ...
A: Sorry...there is just not enough information here to even begin a search. I would need to know the ...
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| information on pistol | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Like Bob, I too have a Walther PPK that an uncle brought back from Germany after the war. I would ...
A: The pistol you have is one of the more common variant of the Walther PPK. It's German acronymous ...
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| 311 | 2/8/2008 |
Q: sorry forgot to tell you it is a 410
A: Don, What you have is a variation of Savage/Stevens basic double barrel hammerless shotgun. These ...
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| Springfield model 67f | 2/8/2008 |
Q: My husband just bought this gun for 700.00 and I was wondering if it was worth that? ANSWER: Hi ...
A: Irene, The gun you describe is a Browning Double Auto, designed by the late Val Browning, son of ...
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| Springfield model 67f | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My husband just bought this gun for 700.00 and I was wondering if it was worth that?
A: I don't think that either you or your husband will be happy with my answer. These guns are of ...
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| Walther PPK | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I have a Walther Model PPK Serial # 245094K that my uncle brought back from Germany after serving ...
A: Bob, I need more than a serial number to get any idea of either the origin or value of the gun. ...
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| .25 Stevens "Favorite" | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Doug, can you tell me a little about the .25 rimfire as it pertains to ballistics? I have not fired ...
A: Barry, Unfortunately .25 cal rimfire hasn't been manufactured in the US for a very long time. ...
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| concealed carry permits | 1/31/2008 |
Q: How old do you have to be to get a concealed carry permit in utah. What are the criteria i would ...
A: Tyler, Here are the specific requirements for the Utah Concealed Weapons Permit: Who is Eligible? ...
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| santa fe arms | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i have a 308 that i was told it was a santa fe arms rifle with a bolt action. I'm trying to get as ...
A: Dale, Golden State Arms no longer exists and from what I have been able to research about them, ...
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| a fox shotgun | 1/30/2008 |
Q: i would like to know the value of my savage fox side by side shotgun , i believe it was made before ...
A: Martha, I normally try to stay away from question regarding firearm values, but decided to answer ...
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| varmint hunting | 1/28/2008 |
Q: i live in southeastern louisiana and i would like to know if it is legal to hunt coyote with a ...
A: Jae, Here is the info directly from the Louisana Game and Fish Website: UNREGULATED QUADRUPEDS ...
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| gun registration | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 357 pistol from a dealer at a gun show here in town ,Cincinnati Oh. I've never ...
A: Harry, Based on every bit of information I can find, there is no registration required for your ...
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| walther pp .22lr | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I just bought a walther pp in .22lr. I am curious as to the age (whether it is pre-war, war-time, or ...
A: Phil, Walther has a pretty interesting history. The gun that you have is the Polizei Pistol ...
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| santa fe arms | 1/27/2008 |
Q: i have a 308 that i was told it was a santa fe arms rifle with a bolt action. I'm trying to get as ...
A: Dale, Santa Fe was the trade name for a series of sporterized Military Surplus rifless churned out ...
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| winchester model 100 | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Where can I find schematics and/or parts?
A: Ernie, As far as parts are concerned, you should be able to find a fair number of parts at ...
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| j stevens 25 caliber single shot | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Since ammunition for my 25 caliber above is quite expensive, could you guide me in the right ...
A: Don, Sorry about the earlier email. Unfortunately I originally clicked a button on your question ...
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| Arizona Concealed Carry Laws | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Doug, I am a resident and Concealed Carry Permit holder in North Carolina. I am on an extended ...
A: Welcome to Arizona... There are a couple of resources that I can point you to regarding the laws ...
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| mossberg bolt action | 1/17/2008 |
Q: O.F. Mossberg & sons inc. New Haven Conn U.S.A. Model 185 k-b 20ga 2 3/4 in all of the above is ...
A: The shotgun you have is a Mossberg bolt action 20 gauge shotgun. It was probably manufactured ...
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| ASTRA A-70 | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have been looking for this pistol ASTRA A-70 (9mm or .40)in the Philippines for almost a year.Does ...
A: Jupri, The model A-70 is a lightweight semi-auto pistol chambered for the 9mm and/or .40 S&W ...
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| folsom shotgun | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Folsom 20 double barrel and I'm trying to find some history on it, is that possible. If ...
A: Charles, I did a little research and found an excellent answer for you from one of my fellow ...
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| Walther model pp | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have a Walther model pp. the serial number is 773109. The pistol reads as follows: Waffenfabrik ...
A: The Walther Polezei Pistole (pp) was introduced in 1929 and originally chambered in .32 ACP. It's ...
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| mounting a scope on a browning sweet sixteen | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Doug I have an old Browning sweet sixteen,that I got from my grandfather.Its so old that its ...
A: William, I don't know how else you could mount a scope on this gun any other way. I'd agree that ...
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| War Gun??? | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Your question was I have a Santa Fe Model 1949 rifle made by the Golden State Arms Co. I was ...
A: Pete, The information you've provided is slightly conflicted. The stamping on the side of the ...
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| pawn shop | 1/1/2008 |
Q: could you pawn a gun to see if it is stolen
A: Clay, When you pawn a gun, they are generally required by state law to supply the serial number and ...
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| transfer/registration | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I am trying to buy a gun from a private owner in GA, i live in FL. How do I transfer registration ...
A: Joshua, It's pretty simply actually. You need to have the seller locate a gun dealer that holds a ...
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| concealed carry Missouri | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Is it legal to carry a concealed handgun that is empty? I am waiting on my permit to come, but from ...
A: Marshall, First of all, I have to start with the disclaimer that I am not an attorney and since I ...
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| Choke determination | 12/29/2007 |
Q: My dad gave me a 20 ga. Stevens double barrel that my mom gave him when I was 5. I just turned 50 so ...
A: While I can't speak to the specific model of gun that you have, most double barrel shotguns have ...
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| Concealed carry options | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a good gun and concealment method to carry. I currently have a Glock 22, but I ...
A: Justin, Thanks for your question. Your Glock 22 is a nice pistol. The issue with concealed carry ...
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| Western Field 20 gauge single action bolt | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I have a Western Field 20 gauge single action bolt shotgun bought from Montgomery Wards. It's a ...
A: Your Western Field 20 gauge is actually a Mossberg 385K. Most of the store brands were actually ...
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| blank/prop guns | 12/22/2007 |
Q: Is it illegal to carry a non firing handgun such as a blank gun or prop gun on your person in ...
A: Ki, It really depends on where you live. If the state you live in permits 'open carry' of a ...
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| stevens model 1915 (Favorite) | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I would like to know what this gun is worth? I think that it is unusal because it has an extra ...
A: Paul, I'm really not an expert on value of antique firearms, so I can't give you a quality answer. ...
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| Mossberg 410 model 183 KD | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Where can I find an owners manual for this gun. My husband purchased it at a pawn & Gun shop, I ...
A: Maryanne, This is a pretty old shotgun. Tell your husband he got a pretty nice find. These were ...
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| Concealed Carry Options | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I recently received a CCW license but am struggling to find a convenient carry method. I seldom wear ...
A: You are discovering the difficulty that comes with making every day carry of a firearm part of your ...
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| replacement stocks for 12 ga. | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I recently purchase an older Browning 12 ga. Belgium made. I now realize that the stock is cracked ...
A: Michelle, Sounds like someone is getting a very nice Christmas gift. The Browning Automatic 5 is ...
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| Shorty Shotguns | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Would the Serbu Super Shorty be legal in VA? It is technically an AOW because it fires shot, is ...
A: Brendan, You have ventured into a pretty complex area of firearms law. The Serbu Super Shorty is ...
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| Self-defense | 12/10/2007 |
Q: 1. Which is better for self-defense, semi-jacketed hollow points or jacketed hollow points (for .38 ...
A: In terms of ammo selection for a .38 special either jacketed or semi-jacketed are fine. In terms of ...
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| Stevens model 15 .22 single shot rifle | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have one of these guns, my father got it for 12th. birthday at a brand new price of $ 3.00. My ...
A: Coby, You want to go to e-gunparts.com. I took the liberty of going there and have provided a link ...
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| .17 hmr | 12/6/2007 |
Q: What gun manufacturers make a .17 hmr revolver?
A: There are several manufacturers out there that make a revolver in .17 HMR. Smith & Wesson has one ...
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| Self Defense | 12/3/2007 |
Q: What are the laws in Arizona regarding self defense and use of legal force?
A: Dave, This is a short question that has a very long answer. To give you some idea, in the CCW ...
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| Ithaca | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I own a Ithaca 16 Ga. Deerslayer , pump action, i was wondering what you think it would be worth.. ...
A: Joe, I'm really not an expert on old gun values. From what I've been able to determine, the gun, ...
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| Inherited handgun | 11/27/2007 |
Q: My uncle was the chaplain for a local police department in the 70's and had a S&W 19-3 .357 ...
A: Michael, No...you aren't obligated to contact the police department. The gear you describe is all ...
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| walther ppk | 11/26/2007 |
Q: i am on the verge of purchasing a walther ppk from a private seller,is there a way that i can check ...
A: I'm not sure if you suspect something or if you are just being extra careful. Most of the time, ...
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| argentine1891 Mauser | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I don't see alot of information on the 1891 Mauser, I have one that has all matching ser# on it, I ...
A: Roy, Based on what I am seeing on a website called "Surplus Rifles" the 1891 Mauser is chambered in ...
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| bb guns | 11/24/2007 |
Q: i was trying to see if bb guns are firearms
A: Inez, Yes, BB guns are considered to be firearms for the most part. The difference is the ...
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| Winchester Model 100 | 11/23/2007 |
Q: What was the recall on the win. model 100 all about. Is the rifle safe to use??
A: Sid Lark, another expert here on All Experts had this to say about the Winchester 100 recall. I ...
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| shooting | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I was in an elevated deer stand and missed my target. With a scoped 30-06 when shooting down hill, ...
A: John, If the rifle is truly sighted in using a benchrest, you should not have to compensate at ...
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| Projectile range | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me the difference in range of a 41/2 " barrel and a 6" barrel on a 22 automatic pistol. ...
A: James, As far as the effective range associated with the 2 different barrel lengths, it is probably ...
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| TZ-75 | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have an early TZ-75. I've been in contact with the importer (and everywhere else I could think of) ...
A: Evan, I'd try Brownells or GunParts.com Both have a large variety of parts for most handgun. ...
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| Western Field 20 ga bolt action shotgun | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me when a Western Field 20 ga bolt action shotgun with C-Lect choke - model #M175B s/n ...
A: Darrin, This particular gun was probably manufactured by Stevens Arms. They made most of the ...
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| gun | 11/7/2007 |
Q: hey i have a j stevens arms co its from chicopee falls mass u.s.a. model 11-22-long rifle-pat july ...
A: Scott, The Junior Model 11 was Stevens' last attempt to market a boy's rifle. It was discontinued ...
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| need to idenfy rifle | 11/6/2007 |
Q: i have a modle 840 30-30 bolt action springfield and would like any info you can provide, such as ...
A: Joseph, I did quite a bit of searching around and pretty much the only thing I was able to come up ...
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| transporting a weapon to firing range | 11/5/2007 |
Q: What is the legal way to transport a hand gun to the firing range in Missouri? We don't have a ccw ...
A: Terrie, According to Missouri law, it is legal for you to transport your unloaded firearm in your ...
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| willliam "wild bill" hickok | 11/4/2007 |
Q: doug - this question involves pictures i have seen of the celebrated character "wild bill hickok" re ...
A: You question is very interesting...and you are certainly correct. Most every picture I can find of ...
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| black powder rifle | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Can a convicted felon use a black powder rifle to hunt with?
A: Misty, Based on my understanding of Arizona law, anyone who has been convicted of a felony is a ...
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| re: m1911 ROCK ISLAND COMMANDER | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Just want to know if putting a beavertail on my GI model can still consider as a concealed carry ...
A: Rickie, Putting a beavertail on your M1911 doesn't really affect whether it is a carry gun or not. ...
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| Western Field 20 gauge single barrel shotgun | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I understand that there were a few companys that produced guns for Montgomery Wards using their name ...
A: Gary, You are correct...Mossberg and Savage produced the majority of the Western Field shotguns, ...
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| J Stevens 22 single shot | 10/28/2007 |
Q: My dad has a J Stevens 22 single shot long rifle with the number 973 on it. Made by J Stevens Arms ...
A: Libby, Sorry I can't be of more help, but after digging around on the web, I don't have enough info ...
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| Carrying an concealed, unholstered firearm in vehicle. | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have an az.ccw is it in violation of az. gun laws to carry my hand gun unholstered as in my truck ...
A: Robert, If you have an Arizona CCW permit, it is perfectly legal for you to conceal your firearm ...
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| gun value | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I read that you don't do values on guns. But I saw your answer to a question about a 22 single shot. ...
A: Barry, I'm happy to answer, but I'm afraid it won't be very satisfying for you. I'm more of a ...
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| 22 Long Rifle single shot | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My dad has a 22 single shot long rifle with yhe number 973 on it . We are trying to find out how old ...
A: Libby, I'm really sorry, but there is basically nothing to go on here. If you had a manufacturer ...
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| 22 rifle noble 235 | 10/23/2007 |
Q: How can I tell weather to use rimfire ammo or center. I just recieved gun from a deceased relitive. ...
A: Paul, Sounds like what you have is a Noble 235 Pump rifle. This is a .22 rimfire rifle. Check for ...
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| Savage 308 firing pin | 10/16/2007 |
Q: My name is Jake, I have always hunted with my Savage 308 (Model 1895) lever action. It has always ...
A: Jake, Sorry to hear about your mis-firing problem. I'm guessing you've already tried the ...
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| value of rifles | 10/12/2007 |
Q: What is a good price to pay for a .270 remington semi-auto rifle? And 300 wsm.
A: Terry, I'm really sorry I can't help you, but there are so many factors to consider including ...
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| Open Carry in a Federal Building or Posted No Carry Business - Arizona | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I've just recently moved to Arizona from Arkansas, and I'm excited about the opportunity to open ...
A: Jason, Welcome to Arizona...enjoy the 9 months of great weather we have before the summer heat hits ...
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| concealed weapons | 10/8/2007 |
Q: what is considered a concealed weopon in arizona. ANSWER: Alan, It just occurred to me that you ...
A: Alan, I will try and answer your question but again, since I am not an attorney, this answer is ...
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| concealed weapons | 10/8/2007 |
Q: what is considered a concealed weopon in arizona.
A: Alan, It just occurred to me that you might be asking a different question than the one I just ...
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| 22 REVOLER | 9/29/2007 |
Q: THE GUN IS A 22 REVOLVER MOD.T18 SERIAL #B17726. I NEED TO FIND A PART FOR IT. CAN YOU HELP ME? ...
A: Without knowing the manufacturer of the pistol it is almost impossible to make a recommendation. I ...
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| Arizona CCW on school grounds | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I am an Arizona CCW permit holder. Due to recent events I have begun researching the laws ...
A: Brian, I saw your follow up and appreciate your willingness to drill down on this. I did some ...
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| Bullet Deformation and other questions | 9/7/2007 |
Q: Okay I'll prefix this whole thing by stating I'm a complete newbie when it comes to firearms so I'm ...
A: Well...I'll do my best to answer this one as accurately as I can. If you like my answer, I'll ...
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| concealed carry summer wear | 9/6/2007 |
Q: What are your top three concealed carry weapons for summer wear? T-shirt and shorts weather ...
A: Since here in Arizona we get some pretty serious hot weather, this is a topic that comes up quite a ...
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| serial number on custom 1911 | 9/6/2007 |
Q: D. Little, I hope that you might be of some help to this on going delema. I have ...
A: Thomas, No problem at all...you can ask anytime you like. That's why I am here. Since the serial ...
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| defensive hangun ammunition types | 9/5/2007 |
Q: ive been boucing around the different types of ammo i use in my carry weapon, normally a 9mm (used ...
A: Zach, There are lots of good defense rounds out there. In terms of my own personal preference, I ...
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| serial number on custom 1911 | 9/5/2007 |
Q: D. Little, I hope that you might be of some help to this on going delema. I have ...
A: Thomas, Here is your answer based on best info I have. You can legally build your gun and carry ...
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| Homr Intrusion | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Please advise if a 410 can be safely used in a 357 revolver. We have had a murder by intruders in ...
A: Frankly while it is technically possible to use a .410 shell in some revolvers, I think it is HIGHLY ...
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| gun locating | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Doug, I moved into my home about 2 1/2 years ago I remember bringing my Mossberg Viking 12ga on the ...
A: Mike, Sorry to hear about your loss of your shotgun. All you can do at this point is submit a ...
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