Antique Firearm & Sword Identification - J. Stevens, Marlin & Ames

QuestionMy father has 2 rifles and 1 sword that we would like to trace to their origins. The 1st has J Stevens and Co, Chicopee Falls Mass USA on it as wel

Identifying & Valuing Vintage Stevens .22 Rifles - Serial # X191

QuestionI have a vintage 22.7 1/2 caliber rifle with a serial # of X 191.  Manufacturer is Stevens Arms & Tool Co. of Chikapee Falls, Mass. I find all

Finding Parts for Vintage Fox Model B Shotguns - e-Gunparts

QuestionI have 2 model B SxS - a 16 and a 20.  Both have the engraved duck scene, and both have serial numbers.  I need new stocks for both of th

H&D Folsom Shotgun Value & Restoration - Expert Appraisal

QuestionI have a double barrel side by side shotgun with double hammers the right hammer is missing as well as the forestock modest engraving and the only

Steel Cased Ammo & Gun Safety: Protecting Your SIG P220ST

QuestionHi. Im not a reloader, so I always look for ways to save on ammo. Ive never used Wolf ammo before, because Ive heard that steel cased ammo (as oppo

Effective Live Fire Training for Self-Defense (No Holster Draws)

QuestionHi. Ive taken several defensive handgun classes, so I know the basics regarding gun safety, proper draw stroke, etc. My question is regarding the b

Taurus 24/7 45: Reliable or Risky? Expert Insights

QuestionI was thinking of buying a taurus 24/7 in 45.I have heard very good things sbout them and also alot of bad things.Can you please give me any input

Identifying a 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun: Manufacturer & Date

Questionhow can i find out who the manufacturer is and when it was made. all i find on it is a stamping of a flying duck on both sides of the stock section

Real-Life Shooting Scenario Training in Seattle/Tacoma

QuestionHi. Im a CCW permit holder and Ive taken several training classes on handgun safety and drawing/shooting from the holster. We also covered close-qu

Winchester Model 190 .22 LR: Magazine Capacity Explained

QuestionHello, thanks for anwsering my question.  When you say 15 does that mean 14+1 or 15+1? AnswerBrett, The original catalog for the firearm in

Hammer Hole Purpose in Handguns: Function & Impact

QuestionWhat is the purpose of the hole in the exposed hammer of a hand gun? AnswerSteve, Hammers dont need much mass - the spring is what really causes

Forehand Arms Shotgun Value: Appraisal & Information

QuestionSid recently I came across an old shotgun I got from my father I dont know much about it but found you had answered a question about a single barre

Browning Model 30 16 Gauge - Age, Parts & Choke Information

QuestionI just inherited a my Dads old 16 gauge, I remember him using it when I was a boy. I am not sure how he got the gun.  It has on the receiver W

Understanding Swedish 6.5x55 Mauser Pressure & Velocity - A Deep Dive

QuestionIm trying to understand why the pressures and velocities for this cartridge are so low.  The cartridge has a case capacity equal to or greater

Crescent Certified .410 Shotgun: History & Details - Davis Arms Corp

QuestionWhat can you tell me this gun?  A single short barrel shotgun with the following on the gun, Crescent Certified Shotgun, Crescent Davis Arms C

John M. Smyth Shotgun Information & Value - Expert Insights

QuestionThank you very much for the info.  I am not looking to sell but pass it down to my son and I did not want it to be of great value and him not

Identifying Gun Serial Numbers: A Guide & Case Study

QuestionSid, Thanks you so much. That was the only number I could locate on the gun.  I found this gun in a pawn shop.  This was so close to the

Installing a Spring Kit in a Rossi 357: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI recently helped a co-worker install a spring kit(trigger and hammer) in a Ruger Vaquero.  Although neither of us had never done it before it

Glock 40 vs. Springfield XD: Which Handgun is Right for You?

QuestionWhat is your opinion on which is better( more reliable, accurate, comfortable etc.) Between the Glock 40 and the Spingfield XD? I am very new to th

Identifying and Valuing Your W.S. Paragon Shotgun

QuestionSid, I have a shotgun, 16ga 28in. barrel with full choke single shot. On the right side of the gun is stamped {Model W.S.},On the left side is stam