Parker Double Barrel Value: Appraisal & Condition Guide

QuestionDear Mr. Charles, My grandfather bought a parker double barrel from a gun store in Jacksonville Fl, for $80 in the earily 60s i beleave.My question

Bersa Thunder .380 Review: Reliability & Quality Analysis

QuestionWhat do you think about the Thunder .380 made by Bersa??? AnswerHi Chris. I havent personally owned or fired a Bersa firearm but I have seen them

Find Replacement Parts for H & D 12 Gauge Shotgun - Expert Advice

QuestionI have an old H & D Folson 12 Gauge shotgun with rabbit ears.  The stock is broken and I need to replace it.  Is one available? AnswerHe

Crosman 357 Ownership & Illinois Laws for Felons

QuestionI was recently given the opportunity to purchase an older model of the Crosman 357  (the 84-97 version)   I am a felon. I cannot find the

Can You Fire .45 ACP in a .410? Safety & Compatibility Explained

QuestionQUESTION: I have seen a handgun called the judge which can fire either .410 shotgun ammo or .45 cal bullets.   Is the reverse true? Can a .4

Identify Your Handgun: Armi Flli Tanfoglio Model E15 - Origin & Age

QuestionI have a 22 l.r. handgun I bought from a friend and want to know who made it and how old it is. MODEL #E15 SERIAL #48391 ARMI FLLI TANFOGLIO BRESCI

Mossberg 500A 12 Gauge: Troubleshooting Unextracted Shells

Questionim fairly new to the whole shooting bit, but i went out and bought a used mossberg 500A pump action 12g shotgun, with a 28in long barrel. when i sh

Bryco .380 Pistol: Safety Concerns & Current Status

Question Bryco 380 Ive just read information concerning the Bryco or Jeminez 380 as being extremely dangerous and unreliable.  The note was noted to b

Checking AR-15 Serial Numbers: What You Need to Know

Questioni want to buy an ar-15 from a guy i know , can i run the serial nos. on line AnswerNo, not to my knowledge. The best you could hope to do would b

Illinois Firearm Transport Laws for Non-Residents - CCW & FOID

QuestionI will have a CCW in Az. and traveling to Ohio through Il.  Do I need a FOID card in order to avoid possible trouble in Il?  Or, is the F

Essex 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun Value - Model #149919 | Crescent Firearms

QuestionMy husband is wanting to know the value of an Essex 12 gauge double barrell shotgun model #149919. If you can help us, we would greatly appriciate

French 7.5x54mm Military Rifle Identification & Value

Questionwhat can you tell about this gun.about what it is worth,if the fg in the ser# has any meaning.can you get ammo for it AnswerHello Victor. You defi

Choosing a Handgun for Home Defense & Hobby Shooting | Expert Advice

QuestionI am 5 3 and weight about 124lbs. I am interested in purchasing a hand gun for hobby shooting and for defense at home a lone. What would be the bes

Identifying a Vintage 12 Gauge Shotgun: Age, Value & Markings

QuestionHi Doug i just bought a shotgun at a yard sale this morning and was wondering what age or value it might have and if i paid to much.  All i kn

Beretta Model 950BS Production Date & Serial Number Decoding

Questionwhen did beretta make  model 950 bs in 25 auto   serial number is bt10812 v  and any idea what they are worth AnswerHello Tim

Antique Double-Barreled Shotgun Identification & Value

QuestionDoug i have a old double shotgun with hammers welded barrel engravings all over side plates , trigger assembley , and has stamp marks along with ma

Walther PP French Production: Value & History

QuestionI was a pawn shop today and saw a Manurchin pistol that is a Walther PP licensed production.  It had on its slide Model PP 7.65mm; IAC Alex. V

Colt Official Police .38 Special Revolver: Manufacturing Date & History

QuestionDear Charles, I was  wondering if you could tell me the approximate age of a Colt Official Police .38 Special CTG. revolver. Its serial number

Valuing & Selling Your FIE Arminus Revolver (Model 3575G)

QuestionI have a FIE Arminus revolver, model 3575G, 357 Mag caliber, 5 1/2 barrel length and Gold finished. I have had it now for 14 years and it is still

1911 Safety & Carry Practices for Home Defense & Concealed Carry

QuestionHi Doug.  I recently purchased a Springfield Armory 1911 Mil Spec. My intended use for it is the defense of my family while on remote desert