Gun Collection Valuation: Appraisal of Firearms

QuestionI am trying to figure out the value of my late husbands gun collection and am hoping you will be able to help me out.  The guns and conditions

Synthetic Stocks for Browning Sweet 16 - Finding a Fit

QuestionHi Sid Thanks for the fast answer. However, I have been looking and knew that source did not have them before I asked you....dont think this is gon

World War II Enfield No. 2 Mk1* Rifle: Ballistics and Sensory Details

QuestionIm a writer. Q 1: An old Kiwi soldier has kept his Enfield No 2 Mk1* (issued to NZ troops during World War II) in a wardrobe. (The gun is visible,

Is Old Ammunition Safe to Use? Storage & Reliability

QuestionI have factory loaded 38 and 357 cal. ammo that is about8 years old.  They have been stored in a climate controlled envirment, in my home. &nb

Finding a Replacement Forend for a J. Stevens Model 1915 Rifle

QuestionI have a J Stevens Model 1915 in excellent condition, but the forend is missing. Where can I nind a replacement or someone to make one? Sincere tha

Sears Model 21 20GA Shotgun: Age & Value Information

QuestionI recently purchased a used Sears Model 21 20 GA 583.2079 for my son.  Can you give me any information as to how old it might be?  I have

Guide to Choosing Your First Handgun in Ireland

QuestionI live in Ireland and recently after a wait of 30 years hand guns have once again become legal to own. Ive been shooing rifles and shotguns since I

Identifying Your J.C. Higgins Model 20 Shotgun: High Standard Connection

QuestionI too have a question about a J.C.Higgins shotgun, but it is a model 20 pump gun. Was this model also produced by High Standard? It looks a lot lik

Interarms Mark X Rifle Value & Information | Custom 22-6mm

QuestionI recently purchased a rifle at an estate sale, a custom 22-6mm.  I know that the action is an Interarms Mark X (commercial Mauser) I would li

Troubleshooting Winchester Model 1911 Failure to Fire - Repair Options

QuestionI have a 1911 that was my fathers, I enjoyed shooting this gun very much.  It was always a conversation piece.  My problem is it will not

Value & Identification of Vintage Warner Arms Utica Special Shotgun

QuestionIt is an old shotgun made by Warner Arms Corp Norwich Conn USA, that is what is engraved on the side. It has the name Utica Special. Also stamped

Best Bolt-Action Rifles for Smallbore & Long-Range Shooting - CMP Clubs

QuestionWhat would be a good, bolt action rifle to start with? I shot air rifle competition for two years a military school, and would like to start with s

O.F. Mossberg 183D-B Shotgun: Value & Manufacturing Year

QuestionSid, I hope you can offer some assistance with the approximate value and year this shotgun was made. My wifes family has passed this O.F. Mossber

Extended Choke Tubes: Benefits & Performance for Skeet, Trap & More

QuestionI was wondering what the exact purpose/reason for extended choke tubes are and if they are worth the extra bucks if im shooting Skeet, Trap, Double

Winchester Select Energy Sporting Clays Shotgun Review & High-End Options

QuestionMr. Lark I have recently purchased a brand new Winchester Select Energy Sporting Clays W/ an Adjustable Comb, and I was wondering your ideas on th

22LR Ammunition for Colt Woodsman: Finding the Right Velocity

Questionim looking for low power 22 lr to use in a 1919 colt woodsman - modern 22 is too strong for the firing pin - any suggetions as to source of cartrid

Identifying a Vintage EIG Model 15 Handgun: History & Information

QuestionWe just bought an old farm house and found a handgun stashed in the wall.  It has EIG Model 15 Germany stamped on it.  I believe that the

Identifying Firearms: Help with a Gun Description

QuestionHI, I dont have the gun with me i am still paying on it I should have it the first of the month. I just put it on layaway last week. The only thing

M1903 Springfield Rear Sight Aperture - Metric or Feet?

QuestionVic, the rear sight aperture is graduated in even numbers on the left of the sight and odd numbers on the left. Do those reflect distance in meters

Using Slugs in a Regular Shotgun: Choke & Barrel Compatibility

QuestionHello, I was wondering if you can use slugs in a Regular shotgun or do you need a special barrel? Thank you in advance for you taking the time to r