Mossberg 183D-D .410 Shotgun: Manufacturing Dates & Value

QuestionI have a older Mossberg .410, bolt action, 3 shot, with an screw on modified choke, made in New Haven, Connecticut, model 183D-D, can you tell me a

Identifying and Repairing Your Sears 20 Gauge Ranger Shotgun (Model U133127)

QuestionI just bought a Sears and Roebuck 20 gauge,it say on the magazine     Ranger         &

Best Handguns for Beginners: 9mm, .380, & .40 Calibers - Budget-Friendly Options

QuestionCan you please help me with a choice on my first handgun purchase? I am interested in a 9mm, 380 and 40 caliber. These firearms are home protection

Essex Double Barrel 12 Gauge Shotgun Value & Parts - Crescent-Davis Firearms

QuestionI HAVE MY GREAT GRANDFATHERS ESSEX DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. SERIAL # 359 387. WHAT IS THE APPROXIMATE VALUE OF THE GUN AND WHERE TO ORDER PA

Taurus PT 24/7 .45: Reliability & Performance Review

QuestionI have just bought a used Taurus PT 24/7 .45.I have heard some good and bad things about them.Could you please give me any input you might have on

Stevens Model 39A 410 Shotgun: History, Production & Manuals

QuestionI have a Stevens Model 39A 410, its bolt action and tube fed.  Im interested in when it was made, and how many, also if there is a location to

Understanding the Motivation Behind Serial Number Removal in Gun Crimes

QuestionWhy would the shooter at Virgina Tech have wanted to file the serial numbers off of the guns he used ?  He had no need to hide anything. Than

Mossberg 183 Shotgun Choke: Safe Use & Replacement

QuestionIn a previous post you mention that this shotgun should never be fired without a choke.  Is it dangerous to do so? I just inherited one made a

Stainless Steel vs. Blued Steel Rifle Barrels: Pros, Cons & Barrel Weight for Benchrest Shooting

QuestionHi Sid: Id like to know what the pros and cons are with stainless versus blued steel rifle barrels. Also lightweight barrels versus heavy bull bar

Firearms Safety Courses & Equipment Acquisition: A Comprehensive Guide

Questionim interested in attending nessesary coarses and ability to optain my own equipmentcan you help???dave AnswerHi Dave. There are many firearms cou

Kahr PM9 Feeding Issues: Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionI have the exact same problem as Tom Kennedy back in October 2005 with my new Kahr Pm9.  After 500 rounds, it will not feed the first round fr

Williams Fire Sights Compatibility with Ruger MK111 - Expert Advice

QuestionI have a Ruger MK111 standard with a 5 3/4 inch tapered barrel with fixed sights.Can I install williams fire sights on this gun?Any info you might

J. Stevens Little Scout .22 Rifle - Identification & History

QuestionHI,I just obtained a J.Stevens arms company Rifle.Chicopee Falls Mass.USA,It is a Little Scout .22 long rifle ,Pat.July 2-07 , 14 1/2  -Im gue

BB Gun Jammed? Troubleshooting Your Daisy Red Rider

QuestionDear BOB      I got a dasiy red rider bb gun a wile ago and today it just stoped shooting and i saw a bb that was jammed

Identifying & Valuing Your Vintage Rifles: Springfield & Stevens Models

Questioni would like to know about three old rifles .22 caliper i have a bolt action that was made by springfield model 53-b i also have another one that i

Smith & Wesson Model 410S Field Strip & Maintenance Guide

QuestionSir; I need the proper breakdown procedure for a Smith & Wesson model 410S. I thought I knew it, but I seem to be having difficulty removing the re

.440 Corbon & .45 Caliber Pistols: Exploring Ammunition Options & Ruger P345

Questioni read recently about the .440 corbon ammunition and was wondering if they were gonna make it for the .45 calibur pistols. I have a P345 ruger and

Mossberg 353 Magazine Inquiry - Identifying & Purchasing Parts

QuestionNo serial numbers visible, i need a magazine and would appreciate info on where to purchase.  Have not been able to fire the weapon, it was gi

Identifying a .45 Caliber Experimental Weapon System

QuestionHello,I have a Q relating to a new/experimental weapon system.   I beleave these are things about it (maybe wrong) * .45 cal *PB (possibl

F.I. Model D 380: Collector's Item or Reliable Handgun?

QuestionAn absolute clone of the old Colt Pony that never went into production. Beautiful little gun.  Never bobbles with harball or jhp.  Ive ow