WW II Pistol

Question My father acquired a pistol during WWII that almost killed him. My father has passed away and this pistol went through a house fire while loaded.

380 cal ammo

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firing pin

Questionwhat are the benefits of floating firing pin? AnswerThere are no real benefits, except that it is easier and cheaper (by pennies, which may be an

J C higgins 12 ga pump shotgun

QuestionModel 20- 12Ga  583.200. Is there a pistol grip stock available for the shotgun above?  Also, can I buy a standard stock for it? Who were

Twist, Revisited

QuestionQUESTION: The twist on my mini-14 (.223 rem) is 1 in 9.  Is this sufficient for 75 grain bullets, or should I stay with the lower weights? &nb

Manufacture date of Stevens .22 rifle

QuestionI would like to know the manufacturing date (age) of a pump-action rifle that I inherited from my father many years ago.  The information on t

45-70

QuestionI have inherited an 1881 US Navy (stamped) issue 45-70 carbine in VG firing condition. First, I know nothing about these firearms dating to that ti

Ithaca M1911A1 .45 cal

QuestionRick, I just discovered my Ithaca was manufactured in 1945, based on a reply by Sid Lark to another question.  I would like to modify the pist

HAHN BB PISTOL

QuestionI FOUND A REFERENCE TO MY PISTIL WHEN I GOOGLED IT TO YOUR SITE. THE RESPONSE WAS FROM Expert: Two_Silver_Fox (Old Injun) - 6/9/2004 PERHAPS YOU C

Bringing guns to another state

QuestionHi Dave, My husband wants to trade a few of his guns for a motorcycle in Oregon. We live in Nevada and he has looked for information and it seems o

Age of a gun

QuestionCame across a gun last night that belonged to my grandfather. what I found on this single barrel 12 guage pump was the following: Browning Rated 12

BURCP ARMS 38

QuestionI bought a Bryco Arms MODEL 38 in 1989 or 90.  I has only been shot no more than 15 times.  It always jams after the 1st shot.  Guns

JP Sauer shotgun

QuestionYou told another guy named Dave that his J.P. Lower Denver shotgun side by side was made by J.P. Sauer.  When were they in business?  If

P38 value

QuestionI have a P38 Mod HP left side of slide: Walther(in banner), Waffenfabrik Walther,Zella-Mehlis(Thur)Walthers patent Cal. 9m/m. Left side of slide: s

bantamweight model 923

Questionmy grandfather passed away and left me a 22 caliber 9 shot double action revolver.  It is in the originol box.  I am wondering what the d

Winchester Hornet Model43

QuestionI am trying to find the age of a Winchester Model 43 Hornet with a serial number of 54384A.  Thank you for whatever feedback you can give me.

Marlin 80

QuestionHi there, I will read right from the barrel stamp. Marlin Firearms Co. Model 80 New Haven Conn USA --22-- S-L-L-R Micro-Groove   I am trying

Buying a handgun in the US.

QuestionHello. Im a Norwegian citizen. Im deer hunting in MN every year. Im trying to buy a handgun from my cousin who is a MN.resident and the handgun is

12 gaug

QuestionI have a old National Fire Arms 12 g single barrel shotgun I would like to find some history to but do not know where to start.  I do have the

Walther P38 P1

QuestionI have a P38 P1 that Ive owned for 8 - 9 years now and would like to know a little more about it, if possible? It is a 9mm, black w/ black nylon/p