Recovering a Stolen Firearm: Tracking Your Inherited .357 Magnum

QuestionI inherited a 357 mag. S&W.  A year or two later it was stolen.  I have the SN from the Gun Dealer that mailed it to me by way of another

J. Stevens 3087 Rifle: History, Value & Identification

Question J. Stevens 3087 This gun was found among Grandfathers belongings after he passed.  No one know how it came into his posession.  It appea

Smith & Wesson 45 ACP 4553TSW (1998): Value & Information

Questioni have a 4553TSW SS 45 acp...only made in 1998...how do i find information on it..what the value is... AnswerHello Elizabeth. You can check the Bl

Iver Johnson 16 Gauge Shotgun Value & Where to Buy - Expert Advice

QuestionHi- Id like to know the value of an Iver Johnson 16 gauge double-barrel shotgun. Id like to buy one for my dad for Christmas and Im wondering if i

Ted Williams Firearms Series: A Comprehensive Overview

Questioni was given a 20g pump by my grandpa before he passed away and a couple of years ago i bought a 30-30. i was just curious how many guns are there i

Barrel Length and Accuracy: What You Need to Know

QuestionIs a longer barrel more accurate to shoot. Why or why not?   AnswerIn modern firearms, all things being equal and within reason, the answer is

Rossi 357 Rifle Identification & Parts - Model 92 Information

QuestionI have a rossi 357 rifle and i was wondering how to find the date of the rifle, where to get parts and also there is a puma emblem stamped on the s

Firearm Transportation Laws: Understanding Your State's Regulations

QuestionQUESTION: I am in the process of purchasing my first pistol. I am a female business owner and my main concern is when I leanve my place of business

Minnesota Gun Registration: What You Need to Know

QuestionI live in Minnesota.  Can I go on-line and find out what guns are registered in my name? My husband and I have several and some are in my name

Identifying Your Rifle: Winchester Model 1917 .303 British - Serial # 97821

QuestionI recently purchased a rifle at a gun show and the owner did not not the caliber or model. It is a 30 Alaskan. It is a Winchester model 1917 the se

Winchester Model 1400 12 Gauge Magazine Capacity - Understanding Limitations

QuestionHow do I get the magazine to hold more rounds in a Winchester (model 1400) 12 guage 2 & 3/4 inch chamber, (semi-auto) shotgun? AnswerHello Daniel.

British Jungle Carbine No. 5 MK1 (P3523) - History & Details

Questioncan you tell about this gun on the left side of the receiver no 5 MKIROF (F) 9/45 p3523 AnswerHello Mark. There were 169,807 British Jungle Carbin

Winchester Model 94 .30-30 1980: Identification & Value

Questioni saw that you responded about this type of gun before, so i thought i would ask you. i just purchased a model 94 from a pawn shop for $170. I have

Sears Model 21 Ted Williams 12 Gauge Shotgun: Shell Size & Value

Questionwhat size shell will this gun handle and app. what value does it have on todays market. I inherited the gun from my father in law. It is in perfect

Arizona Law: Retrieving a Rifle Pawned by Your Husband

QuestionI live in Arizona and wanted to see if theres any law that should prevent me from picking up a rifle that my husband had put on pawn.  Hes una

Winchester Model 1873 Rifle: History, Restoration, and Value

QuestionHello my name is Robbie and my dad recently became the owner of a model 1873 winchester rifle through his now deceased mother. The gun was completl

Colt Python Hammer Tip Replacement & Sourcing - Canada

Questionthe tip of my pythons hammer is broken off, where can I find a replacement hammer...since I live in canada, can they ship it over the border? Answ

Best Ammunition for .38 Special Revolvers: Stopping Power & Recommendations

QuestionHi, This is the revolver that my wife carries for protection. The distance at the shooting range is probably farther than when she might pull the

Beginner's Guide to Firearms: Hunting & Personal Safety

QuestionDave, I recently moved to rural acreage and have never owned or fired a gun (Im in early 50s).  Im moderately interested in hunting deer or el

CVA Hawkens .50 Caliber Rifle: Safety & Reliability Review

QuestionI was asked if CVA has had any problems, recalls ect. in regards to there nipples on this weapon the Hawkens model. This individual had purchased i