Identifying a Foreign-Made 4-Barrel Pistol with 'AM' Marking

QuestionQUESTION: I have a pistol with 4 barrels - one on top of the other with the initials AM on the handle. It is approximately 4 x 4. I think it is for

Finding a Magazine for Your Vintage Mossberg 85 Shotgun

QuestionI have a Mossberg 85 20ga bolt-action shotgun thats in good shape except that it is missing its magazine. I have spent a lot of time on the intern

Understanding AK-47 Type 3 Parts Kits: Anodizing Explained

QuestionI am looking at an ak-47 parts kit. It is advertised as type 3 parts kit. says it is a milled russian/hungarian reciever. My question is pretty sim

Colt Police Positive .38: History, Caliber & Ammunition Information

QuestionI just inherited a colt 38 police positive hand gun from my wifes grandfather. The s/n is 130645 It has black plastic grips. My question is how old

Remington Model 592M .223 Remington Value, Production & Ammunition

Questioni was wandering how much it is worth and when it was made its a model 592m  how many was made and if i can still get shells for it and if so w

Identifying & Valuing a Boito Shotgun (Kmart)

QuestionI just recieved Kmart o/u 12 ga. It says Boito on the gun.  I read a few different opinions about the gun and was wondering if you could help?

New England Firearms Pardner Pump Shotgun: Patterning Issues & Troubleshooting

Questioni bought my new England firearm 12 gauge 3 inch chamber pardoner pump 3 years back for $200 as a deer and rabbit gun and the first year i patterned

Holster Compatibility: Springfield XD-45 & Alternative Handguns

QuestionI have been looking into the Level 3 Duty SERPA Auto Lock Holster made by Blackhawk, but the dont make them for a Springfild XD-45 ACP Tactical Mod

Browning .270 Automatic Rifle #71276M70 Value & Grade Information

Question I have inherited a Browning Belgium .270 automatic #71276M70 with a Bushnell 3 X 9 X 38. I would like a value range for the gun.  I sent a mo

Bersa Thunder 40mm Review: Reliability & User Experiences

QuestionHello,     I would like to know your thoughts on a Bersa Thunder 40 S & W and is this gun reliable?     

O3A3 Restoration Parts: Where to Find Original Military Components

QuestionI have an O3A3 that was my Grandfathers. It was somewhat sporterized. I would like to restore it to the original full military upper and lower stoc

QFI LA380 Parts & Diagrams: Information & Availability

QuestionCould you please tell me where I would be able to find parts and a parts diagram for a QFI LA380 pistol,also is this gun the same as the FIE Titan

Choosing the Best 1911 Pistol: A Practical Guide

QuestionI own about nine 1911/45s , most all of them Springfields, Kimbers & STI Escort & Gaurdian. What is the very best 1911 out there bar none AnswerWi

Cleaning CZ-52 After Using Corrosive Ammunition: Best Practices

QuestionI have just bought recently a CZ-52 in excellent almost unfired condition.The surplus ammo is very cheap,got 360 rds for $40.00.I have asked alot o

Identifying Your Sile Inc. Over & Under Shotgun (12 Gauge)

QuestionI have just purchased an inexpensive used shotgun and would like to know something about it. It is an over and under 12 gauge 3 inch magnum stamped

Walther PPK .380 Reliability Issues: Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionI recently purchased a Walther PPK .380 and I am dissatisfied with the performance of this handgun. The gun has a tendency to jam a lot. Is there a

Troubleshooting Smith & Western Walther PPK/S Jams - Causes & Solutions

QuestionI purchased a Smith & Western Walther Modell PPK/S  Cal 9mm  Kurz/.380ACP and I am having problems with the gun jamming a lot. Is there a

Arizona Firearm Registration: What You Need to Know

QuestionI live in Arizona. I bought a handgun from a friend for protection of my home. I have tried to find a registration form for my weapon, but am havin

STI 1911/45s, Escort & Guardian: Expert Review & Value Outlook

QuestionThank you for your previous answer to my question. I would like your thoughts on the STI 1911/45s, Escort & the Guardian. How good are they & will

Long Range Rifle Selection: A Competitive Shooter's Perspective

QuestionAfter 7 years in the 82nd Airborne Division I have decided to take up long range shooting competition.  I was primarily interested in magazine