Understanding Savage .250-.3000 Takedown Models: A Definition

QuestionI asked Paul Johnston about the value of a Savage .250 -.3000, to which he replied ANSWER: Is it a takedown model? If so probably worth $350.-1000.

Question Ranger Over & Under 12 Gauge Value - Marlin Model 90

QuestionRanger Over and Under 12 Gauge Model 103-10 Serial no R8169 or RB169 AnswerHi Your gun was made by Marlin for Sears. Its the thier model 90. With

Browning Sweet 16 Shotgun Information & Estate Valuation

QuestionI am in the midst of trying to settle my fathers estate. Included is a Browning Sweet 16 shotgun which is part of the estate. I have looked it over

Best Air Rifles for Beginners: Fun & Affordable Options

QuestionHi there, I am looking to purchase my first air rifle.I am not looking for something expensive at all, but merely have fun with in mock situations

Best Ammunition for Your .45 Caliber Pistol: Safety & Performance

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Bob, I am Rickie Austria from the Philippines, my gun is a rock island m1911 commander, a clone of colt. Ive been shooying in the

Best Bolt Action .22 Rifles for Beginner Shooters & Youth

QuestionI am thinking of starting shooting with my son.  I thought a bolt action 22 single shot would be fine.  After all I can remember using th

Improving M1911 Accuracy: Parts & Customization Guide

QuestionHI, I have here a m1911 rock island 45cal commander size pistol, with a novak sight and bull barrel. What parts would you suggest in order to custo

Valuing Your 20 Gauge Belgium Shotgun with 'BA' Markings

QuestionI have a 20 gauge skeet gun, coin finish, pigeons engraved on the sides and an engravers mark BA.  The wood is fabulous.  How do I determ

Identifying a Vintage Sears & Roebuck Model 42 Rifle - 22 Caliber

QuestionDEAR BOB, MY DAD GAVE ME A RIFLE A FEW YEARS AGO. AFTER RECIEVING IT I BOUGHT A CASE FOR IT AND STORED IT FOR SAFE KEEPING. THE OTHER DAY I GOT IT

Identifying a Vintage J. Stevens .22 Target Rifle

Question I recently acquired the above gun. 50 odd years ago a friend of mine had one of these that was fairly new. On his, the under lever was strap like

Identifying Your Browning Light 12 Shotgun: Year & Value

Questionhow can you tell the year the gun was made by the nos. or wording on the gun? like what do the stars mean? anything you cah tell me would be apprec

Taurus PT111 Reliability Issue: Firing Pin Concerns & Repair

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Brad. I own a Taurus PT111 Millemium Edition 9mm. A while back while at the shooting range, the gun would often just click and not act

Taurus PT111 Millennium Edition Reliability Concerns - Firing Pin Issue

QuestionHi. I own a Taurus PT111 Millemium Edition 9mm. A while back while at the shooting range, the gun would often just click and not actually fire unti

Finding Parts for Your .22 Revolver: A Resource Guide

QuestionTHE GUN IS A 22 REVOLVER MOD.T18 SERIAL #B17726. I NEED TO FIND A PART FOR IT. CAN YOU HELP ME? THANKS AnswerHi Richard, Without knowing the manu

Value of Winchester Model 1896 .30 Cal. Rifle - Appraisal & Information

QuestionI KNOW YOU DONT REALLY GIVE VALUES FOR RIFLES, BUT COULD YOU TELL ME IF A WINCHESTER MODEL 1896, .30 CAL. LEVER ACTION RIFLE-IT BROKE DOWN INTO TWO

Browning Pigeon Grade Over & Under: Identification & Value

Questioni am looking at an over and under pigeon grade browning. my question is; it has the holes in the barrels so i know it isnt very old. i am pretty su

M1911A1 Accuracy & Grip Modifications: A Shooters' Question

QuestionHi Sir,  Im Rickie Austria from the Phils. I have been shooting for almost two years now. I acquire a M1911A Rock Island 45cal commander size

Marlin 30-30 Lever Action: Choosing the Best Ammunition

QuestionI have owned this gun for awhile and had only shot a couple of times. I useauly shoot a shot gun for deer season I would like try the 3030 out this

Franchi Blackmagic 12 Gauge: Identification & History

QuestionHello Paul, I have a AL48 Franchi 12 guage Blackmagic model (trap special,so I am told). Made by Luigi Franchi s/n U40789. It has a true glow front

Arizona Concealed Weapons Laws: What You Need to Know

QuestionQUESTION: what is considered a concealed weopon in arizona. ANSWER: Alan, It just occurred to me that you might be asking a different question th