Identifying and Valuing Antique Shotguns: Royal Gun Works & Remington Model 1889

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Desert Eagle .44 Cocking Issue: Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: hi, for some reason i can not pull back the top of the gun to see into the chamber and i do not know why im not very gun savy but it will

Browning A5 16 Gauge Shotgun - Identification & History

QuestionI have a Browning 16 gauge that I inherited from my Dad and serial number is A14740. This in on the left side of receiver. It has the lever that bl

Identifying a JAC&C 22 Caliber Rifle: German Markings & History

QuestionIm looking for any information about a JAC&C 22cal single shot rifle.  It has an octagon barrel and has E over LG in a circle on the barrel. &

Rare 1982 Winchester 94 Oklahoma Commemorative Rifle - Original Condition

QuestionMy dad, who is 90 years old, has a 1982 Oklahoma Edition of the Winchester 94 Commemorative rifle.  He was presented this rifle upon his retir

Choosing Your First Rifle: A Guide for Experienced Shooters

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Paul, I have a question that you probably get a lot. What should my first rifle be? Ill give you some background on my situation: I

Sweet Sixteen Shotgun Value: Factors & Estimated Price Range

QuestionI have recently been surfing the Internet for an affordable Sweet Sixteen.  The prices I have seen range from $800 to over $2300.  I unde

Winchester MDL 1912 Shotgun Identification & Details (S/N 152264)

QuestionDear Sir, I have a Winchester MDL 1912 shotgun that I am having trouble identifying. It is SN 152264, chambered for 12 ga with a 30 barrel.  T

Best .40 Caliber Pistols: Ruger vs. Glock vs. Taurus - Expert Advice

QuestionHey Paul,I just sold my sigma s%26w.A piece of junk sent to get repaired twice and the slide still has a catch in it. what would recommend for a go

Remington Model 11 Shotgun: Identification, Manufacturing Dates & Value

QuestionI have an early autoloading shotgun manufactured by Remington on a Browning patent.  Serial number is 41960.  What model is it and when m

Identifying Hopkins & Allen Shotgun Barrels: Understanding Barrel Markings

Questionhi.i.have.a.16.guage.side.by.side.barrelthe.only.number. on.it.is.12406.they.say.the.barrel.is.hopkins.and.allen. but.i.dot.now.have.you.ever.heard

Value of Antique 16 Gauge Shotgun - Chatellerault, France

QuestionI have a 16 ga double barrel shotgun . French made ,markings - national de arms,chatellerault, acier special, 21/2 in chamber,nickel chrome barrels

Identifying Your Savage Model 19 Rifle: NRA Model Details

QuestionToday I purchasd a Savage 19 NRA( I think) full stock no military markings, open v sight on barrel and a muzzel protector for the threaded end of t

Verify Your AR-15 Rifle's Age: Pre-1994 Ban Identification

Questionhow do i look up the serial number of my assault rifle to make sure it is pre 1994 gun ban.   AnswerYou have to contact the mfg. Serial number

Lost Gun Serial Number: What Are Your Options?

QuestionIs there a way to find a gun I purchased years ago.  i purchased it but do not know the seriel number and the gun is not in my possession. &nb

Identifying Your Stevens Handgun: Caliber & Model Information

QuestionHello i have sort of a hand gun its a stevens.CH COPEEFALLS MASS.US Its has a 15 Barral opens like a shotgun pepsite hoop over front site also has

J. Stevens .22 Rifle (1894) - History & Value

QuestionI have inherited the above rifle from an old friend and he was very humble about its history when I did ask him about it many years ago. (He as in

Are .380 CCI Shot Shells Available? Understanding Ammunition Compatibility

Question Does anyone make a CCI shell shot in a 380 and if so who?   AnswerKathy, Sorry, but there are no .380 shot shells available.  A shot sh

Self-Defense Ammunition: Mixing Bullet Types for Optimal Performance

QuestionQUESTION: My pistol was purchased mostly for fun, and I live in a low crime rate area in a northern climate.  However, I practice self-defense

Private Gun Purchase for Resident Alien in Florida: Legality & Requirements

Questioni am a resident alien,23 yrs in the usa.i have all the documentation to purchase a shotgun in florida appart from the 3 consecutive months of bills