Winchester Model 1886 .38-56 Value & Rarity - Expert Insights

QuestionPaul, Can you tell me the value of a Winchester Mod 1886 38-56 with a 20 barrel? A saddle ring carbine. I understand they only made 113 of these. I

Midland Gun Co. & New Haven Model 600K Firearms: History & Value

QuestionId like information on a caliber 270W rifle made in England by Midland Gun Co. Ltd. Then it says Janna, Denver Co. Also, a 12 gauge 2 3/4 in. It s

Troubleshooting JC Higgins Model 20 Shotgun – Missing Part Installation

Question    I took my model 20(high standard 200) apart and now there is 1 piece that I cant put in right. After all the major parts are tak

J. Stevens Model 235 Shotgun: History & Value Guide

QuestionMy father has given me a double barrel shotgun I was wondering the history and maybe a value. AnswerYou gun was a utility grade shotgun. They are

Winchester Model 12 Gray Receiver: Original Finish or Experimental?

QuestionI have a Winchester Mdl. 12 ga. SN 788XXX (1939) that has a definite gray-colored receiver that, by all indications, is the original finish showing

Value of Vintage Sears Daisy BB Gun Model 799.19052

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Astra 44 Magazine: Age, Value & Information - Expert Insights

QuestionI picked up an Astra 44 mag. some time ago (approx. 15 yrs.) and know nothing about it, in terms of approx. age and value.  I seems to be a go

Tracing an M1A1 Carbine's History: What You Need to Know

Questionto begin with, thats my wifes e-mail address.  my question is:  my family came across an M1A1 Carbine in my grandmothers house.  con

1911 Colt Pistol - Historical Engraving & Provenance

QuestionQUESTION: I have a Colt 1911 manufactured in 1918. It has a 5-digit C serial number. It was kept in mint condition until 1959 when Jim Clarke did a

Antique Baldwin & Companies Shotgun Value - Appraisal & Information

Questionyes im trying to find the value of a gun that i have on the barrel it says A BALDWIN&COMPANIES LIMITED made in New Orleans LA.it is a 12 guage shot

Best Handgun for Low Recoil: 9mm vs. .380 & Weight Considerations

QuestionI am looking for the best buy of a handgun 9mm or 380 that has a light recoil.My wife wants to fire it also. AnswerUnless you reload and make them

Enfield No.4 Mk2(F) .303 British Rifle Value & History - Interarms Marking

QuestionI have found a good bit of info on this rifle, it has no mods, appears to be all original. Although it is Etched IAC Alex Va I assume this means it

Choosing the Right Rifle for Distance Shooting: .17 HMR vs. .223

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Paul - Ive gotten into target shooting over the last year and the gun-bug has bit me but good.  Lately Ive been trying rifle be

Understanding .410 Shotgun Shell Length: Why 2 1/2 Inches?

QuestionPaul - Why is it that regular .410 shotgun shells are only 2 1/2 in length rather than 2 3/4 like 12 or 20 gauge?  The .410 magnums are 3 so i

Duck Hunting Restrictions in North Dakota: Felony Convictions & Federal Law

QuestionI need to know if if I can use a shotgun to hunt ducks in North Dakota if I was charged with a felony in Minnesota? AnswerWere you charged and acq

Identifying & Valuing a Vintage Volk 22 Caliber Bolt-Action Rifle

QuestionI have what I have been told is a Volk 22 caliber bolt action rifle.  It was purchased in Germany in approximately 1962. I think I even have t

Choosing the Right Lightweight & Reliable Pistol: A Guide

QuestionI am looking for a pistol that is lightweight, durable, and packs a good punch. AnswerIm assuming you want to carry this for protection (carrying

Tanfoglio GT-380: Disassembly, Recoil Spring & Feeding Issues - Expert Advice

QuestionI, too, have one of these, and am trying to find 1) a takedown guide; 2) a recoil spring.  The slide is incredibly hard to pull back to chamb

Tanfoglio 9mm Firing Pin Repair & Service - Southeast Missouri

QuestionI have the 9mm version and my firing pin is not working.  I am not knowledgeable enough to repair myself.  Do you know of anyone/company

Browning BMD for Fiction: Suitability & Alternatives for Your Spy Novel

Questionhi, im writing an espionage book and my protagonist needs a handgun. i was thinking about the Browning bdm, but im not very sure about it, since i