Jimenez JA-9 Review: Is It a Good Budget Option?

QuestionMy brother-in-law just purchased a JA-9 from a small time gun store in southern Kentucky. It looks great and feels great (heavy). Only paid $139 fo

Springfield Model 67F: Value, History & Reliability

QuestionQUESTION: My husband just bought this gun for 700.00 and I was wondering if it was worth that? ANSWER: Hi Irene, I dont think that either you or

Stevens 311 Shotgun: Identification, Value & Production Dates

Questionsorry forgot to tell you it is a 410 AnswerDon, What you have is a variation of Savage/Stevens basic double barrel hammerless shotgun. These are

Walther PPK Valuation & Information - Serial # 299506K

QuestionHello Doug, Like Bob, I too have a Walther PPK that an uncle brought back from Germany after the war. I would very much like to know about this pi

Browning .22 Takedown Rifle Value: Wheelsight & First Year Import

QuestionHello Jim: I own a 1956 Browning 22 takedown rifle with a wheelsight.  It is in 90% condition and shoots like new.  What is the value an

Browning Montgomery Ward Shotgun Value: Model 12 & Serial #55658

Questioni have a browning patent 12 ga.proof tested montgomery ward western field shotgun serial #55658 b in great condition and was wanting to know its va

Identifying Your Navy Arms Lever Action Carbine (.357 Magnum)

QuestionI own a Navy arms lever action carbine in .357 mag cal. the finish is mat&polished s/s and walnut great condition used less than 1 year in cowboy a

Find Original Clips for P.Mod.37, Kal. 7.65 JHV 41 - Expert Advice

Questiondo you know were i can find a orginal clip for a p.mod.37,kal.7,65 jhv 41? james AnswerJames, I would suggest starting with the Numrich Gun Parts

Browning Magnum Twenty Barrel Authenticity & Value

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Browning Magnum Twenty with serial # 7X5446 it has a vented with a poly choke any chance that this is the original barrel?If not

Identifying & Valuing a Savage 23A Bolt-Action Rifle

Questionrifle has no modle or serial numbers but lists pation # from 05 to 1917 clip is marke d savage arms 23-a sporter or nra match rifle this rifle look

Modifying Shotgun Barrels & Slug Compatibility: Legal & Functional Considerations

Questioni have a single shot 20 gauge, full choke... so i cant fire a slug round. lets just say for instance, that the last... say... 5 inches of the barre

Troubleshooting Jimenez JA-9 Handgun Feeding Issues

QuestionI have a jimenez JA-9 and now when i shoot it, it will not load the next bullet in the chamber so you have to push the slid forward. is there a way

Browning Auto-5 FNX8801: History, Date of Manufacture & Resources

QuestionI have a browning ar5 made in Belgium ser# FNX8801 would like date and other info.   AnswerLarry, Your Auto 5 was made in 1953 by Fabrique N

Finding a Replacement Stock for a Remington O3A3 (.30-06)

QuestionI own a Remington Military O3A3(30.06)which was sporterized by someone in the past. When they modiffied the stock they cut the butt end very short.

Understanding Caliber Sizes in Firearms: A Historical Perspective

QuestionHi Sid, Its recently occurred to me (after a lifetime of happy shooting)how arbitrary the various calibre sizes are.  For example:  .22,

Understanding WRA 9mm Luger Ammunition: Primer Variations & Safety

QuestionWHEN I PURCHASED MY 9MM BROWNING (1969) I WAS GIVEN SOME AMMO. I BOUGHT A NEW BOX AND HAVE NOT PAID ANY ATTENTION TO THE OTHER. IT IS MARKED W R A

Gun Identification: Military Weapon - Serial AL 8099

QuestionOk, well i have had this gun in my house for about when the house was build in like early 1900 when the coal rush in PA. All i have on the gun is t

Browning .300 Win. Mag. Rifle (1967) - Identification & Value

QuestionJim, We recently inherited a Browning .300 Win. Mag.(Bolt Action) and Ive been doing a little research.  The prefix before the serial # is (7L

Ithaca M49 .22 Magnum Rifle: Safe Ammunition & Use

QuestionDo I have to use magnum shells in this gun? Is it a matter of safety or correct ejection of shells? Also, what about the use of bird shot shells in

Bedside Gun Racks: Safety & Practicality - A Discussion

QuestionHave you seen the bedside gun rack http://www.the-backup.com?  What do you think of the idea? AnswerAl, Ive seen this and other things like