S.H. Harrington Shotguns: History, Age & Value

Questioni have a side by side 12 gage shotgun it sayes made by s h harrington. It belong to my great grandfather. how old is it and can you tell me somethi

Smith & Wesson Sigma 9mm/40mm: A Reliable Choice for Personal Protection?

QuestionHi,  I was considering buying a Smith and Wesson Sigma 9mm or 40 mm handgun.  It is on sale for $299 with a $50 rebate. They would be use

IJ Pistol Identification & Details - Caliber & Features

QuestionQUESTION: I need to know the caliber and any other info you can give me. Serial umber I165XX Thanks, Jim ANSWER: Hello Jimmy. You will need to fur

Triplett & Scott Civil War Carbine Serial Number Inquiry - Expert Advice

QuestionHi, I have a Triplett & Scott Civil War carbine with a 30 barrel. It is in very good condition. All the markings are there but the serial number. I

Mossberg 410D-B: Can It Fire .44 Magnum or .45 Colt? Safety Concerns

Questioni have a mossberg 410d-b, a friend said it may be able to fire 44 mags. is this true? Answer Partially true.. A rock or hammer will also fire a .

Identifying Your 38 Special Handgun: Serial Number & Age

Question 38 Special CTG I inherited a 38 Special CTG from my father who recently passed.  I located 2 numbers on the butt of the gun.  The first

Modifying Your S&W M&P 40 for Competitive Shooting (Canada)

Question   I live in Canada so this is just a range gun for target shooting.  I would like to get into the competition shooting, what are s

Winchester Model 97 Pump Shotgun: History, Blueprints & Repair

QuestionHi Sir, I have a Winchester 16 ga model 97 pump, full choke, that I got from my father.  Unless Im blind, I dont find it on the Winchester sit

Essex Gun Works .22 Rifle: History & Identification

Questioni have a old rolling block .22 the reciever is marked (essex gun works) and no other markings, can you tell me any info on these guns? AnswerHi, E

Pennsylvania Concealed Carry Permit with Arrest Record: What You Need to Know

Questioni know someone who was arrested but not convicted. the charges were all nolle prossed. can they get a licence to carry in PA AnswerI dont know PA

Identifying Your Rifle: Oviedo Spain M1916 - History & Value

QuestionI have a rifle that was given to me by a family remember and nothing about it. Underside the barrel are very faint letters that read OVIFDO SPAIN M

Hawes Model 67 Six Shooter - .22 & .22 Magnum - Serial # 65591

QuestionI have a Hawes Western Six Shooter, single action pistol.  It has pearl handles on it with (2) cylinders.  One cylinder shoots .22 and .2

Understanding and Addressing Blowback in Springfield Arms Model 50 .22LR

QuestionWhen I shoot this small single-shot rifle I get a gust of blow-back .  I assume thats not a good thing.  What advice can you offer regard

Understanding Handgun Ammunition Calibers: A Comprehensive Guide

Questionwhat is the difference  between all the different mm in ammo for example 9mm 40mm etc. i really do not understand AnswerThat generally refers

Star Gauge Shotgun Parts & Restoration - Seeking Shoulder Pad & Barrel Info

QuestionI have part of a Star Gauge 12 gauge shotgun.  It needs the wood piece that goes against shoulder and the barrels.  it was made in dec. 1

Best Handgun & Shotgun for Home Defense: Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGUEST THAT IS WHAT TYPE OF HANDGUN FOR HOME INVASION PROTECTION ANSWER: 12 gauge shotgun ---------- FOLLOW-UP -------

Ruger Mini-14 .223 Remington for Home Defense: Ammunition & Effectiveness

QuestionI have a Ruger Mini-14 in .223 Remington with which I shoot targets and occasionally varmints.  My normal loads are 55gr JHP and 62gr JHP. &nb

Remington 700 Safety Issue: Potential for Unintentional Firing

Questionon cnbc  10/20  there was a report on the Remmington 700 series  bolt action rifles would fire without finger on trigger when safety

Air Rifle Repair & Restoration - Seeking Expert Assistance

Questioni have a old dasie air rifle that is having bullet problems. i jammed it without realizing it and now the rod is flared out. i took it apart and i

Identifying an Unknown Bolt-Action Shotgun (Model/Specs Needed)

QuestionI came across a very old shot gun, my best guess is it is between 40-60 years old. I am unsure of the size shot it takes, it is a bolt action, with