Identifying Your Vintage J.C. Higgins Bolt-Action Shotgun (1940s)

QuestionI am looking for a model number and info on an old bolt action 20 guage that was made by J.C.Higgins in the early fourtys. My grandfather had one a

Bullet Weight Conversion: Grains to Grams & Ounces - Casting Calculations

QuestionI understand bullet and powder weights are measured in grains. How do you convert grains to grams or ounces? For example, how many 180 gr bullets c

Essex Gun Works 410 Double Barrel: History, Value & Identification

Questioni have an old 410 double barrel the name is essex firearms co. there is no model number i was wanting to know prices or anything else about this gu

Finnbear Sako L61R Rifles: Value & Sale - 7mm Rem Mag, .30-06 & .308

QuestionHello Sid, I inherited the Finnbear Sako L61R 7mmRem.Mag C-5 Golden Anniversary, which is # 5 of 1000 made from my dad who worked for Garcia. The g

W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun: History & Information

QuestionMy dad gave me a W. Richards double barrel hammer shotgun yesterday.  I am able to find a little about it online, but I am sure there must be

Stevens Marksman Rifle: Identification, Age & Value - Expert Info

Questionstevens arms company - marksmans rifle In good shape, reblued and its in operating condition, good wood, serial N430 by the trigger.  Rifle f

Mossberg 352KC .22 Rifle Value & Production Dates (1957-1971)

Questionhow much is my mossberg 352kc 22 worth ? and what year was it made? Sincerely willie K. AnswerThe 300 series of rifles started in 1957 and all m

Stevens Model 66 .22LR Rifle History & Manufacturing Dates

QuestionHi, I would really be grateful if you could tell me something about when the Stevens Model 66 .22LR rifles were manufactured.  I have one that

Identifying Shotgun Shell Size for J. Stevens Arms Co. (1915)

QuestionI have a shotgun made by J.Stevens Arms Co. in 1915. It is a double barrel, but seems to be too small for 12, or 20 gauge shells. Any idea what siz

Jimenez Arms JA9 9mm Pistol: Reliability Issues & California Recall

Questionis a JIMENEZ ARMS JA9 9MM SEMI AUTO PISTOL a double acion pistol AnswerHi Its single action. The slide is pulled back to chamber the first round

Interarms Shotguns: Information & Appraisal Guidance

QuestionI was wondering if there was any way that I would be able to buy an Interarms Shotgun. I have an old shotgun from Interarms and want another. Do yo

Identifying Your 308 Rifle: Model & Parts Information

QuestionThank you so much for the pricing of my 22 Junior Stevens. I just ordered the Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Fjestad and my model 11 wasnt listed.

Restoring a Vintage 12 Gauge Shotgun: Parts, Value & Repair

QuestionDear Sid,   I have a 12 Ga. Dbl N.R. Davis & Sons shotgun serial number 36. I used this gun for several years back in the late fifties a

Value & Refinishing of a WWII Polish Radom VIS Model 35 Pistol

QuestionI have inherited a Radom VIS, Model 35, 9mm Polish pistol that my dad brought back from his tour of duty during WWII. My uncle advised that I might

Kodiak Model 260 Rifle Disassembly & Parts Information - Expert Help

QuestionWhat do you know about this rifle? Currently I am trying to disassemble for cleaning and to replace the firing pin. I have most of it apart, but ca

Identifying Your Antique Double Barrel Shotgun: Norvell-Shapleigh & Diamond Firearms

QuestionHave an old s x s shotgun. On side it has round engraving w/dog head. Also on side Norvell-Shapleigh Hdw.Co. St. Louis U S A. On water table it has

Ruger Mini 30 Pre-Ban: Finding High-Capacity Magazines

QuestionHey Sid.I have asked you a few questions in the past and really appreciate your feed back.I have just aquired a Ruger mini 30 preban in very nice s

J. Stevens A&T .22 Short Pistol: History & Value

QuestionMy wifes grandfather has a J.Stevens A.&T. Co. .22 short single shot pistol.  it has a nubmer marked on the barrel 54897 which I think may be

Ithaca Model 72 .22 Magnum: History & Rarity

QuestionI have a Ithaca Model 72 22 mag lever action gun.  I have been told that they were made in short supply.  I was wondering if you knew any

J. Stevens M235 SXS Shotgun: Production Dates & Side Hammers

QuestionApproximate manufacture date for Stevens M235 SXS with side hammers. This may be redundant, but by the SXS having side hammers, did Stevens and Sav