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Hello, I tried to post in replies to an earlier 1/2014 post regarding Pietta's but could not attach a pic so I'll start anew. I have what I think is an old Pietta 1860 Army, 6 digit 404XXX, it is nice and tight in the action/works dept but after an hour or more of barrel scrubbing I was not to...

I have not had much luck finding an online appraisal guide, only used G/B selling/bid prices. Is there an online service? Also need an Astra A75 used value. The Colts are .22 and the A75 is 45acp. All are used, conditions vary; average to pretty good. Thanks

Has anyone here tried one/seen one? Also after checking the models in this series I noticed two, the two with spiral bolts are relegated to using AR15 aftermarket mags but the others can use issue type AR mags. Anyone know why that is, something to do with the spiral machined bolt maybe? I tried...

Last Sunday I decided I needed an inexpensive BB gun to deter some back yard pests so I trucked over to my nearest Tractor Supply to pick up a re-pop Red Ryder. I was kind of surprised when I had to provide(show)D/L number and DOB! For a BB gun, imagine that! What if I'd been a youngster w/o...

I need a little more info on this rifle, I do not know the model just yet, but will soon. It is chambered in 243 and I am guessing its the 110 but the odd thing is the seller states the magazine/clip is missing. I am not familiar with Savage rifles enough to know if they built anything, bolt...

Can someone bring me up top speed on these handguns? I found some info stating Russian issue and 9x18 not 9x19 Parabellum/Lugar. What also might one be valued at as for selling/buying. Tom

Hello, I have a Rem 760 that many years ago I had reblued. Well to my disapointment the smith buffed all the crisp edges off the receiver and now the blue is more like a maroon/red! I had another shop say if the recevier still has enough metal it could be draw filed and blued again. Does anyone...

Hello all, I wonder is this is a easy upgrade for a Model 99 as in just reaming the chamber for the longer neck/case of the .308 or do we run into magazine length issues and/or chamber pressures? There seems to be a few .308 M99's around but had my eye on a nice 99 in .300 but would prefer the...

I have 3 different 1911 varients, all Colts, each has a few different makes of magazines, each has at least once or more FTC or FTE cartridges/cases. My thinking is discard the old mags and start over with one make. All have polished ramps and I only use 230 gr solids, also some ammo is reman...

From the time its new how long/many rounds fired does it take for the cylinder to start showing the drag mark of the cyl lock? I'm trying to get an idea on this to determine amount of use it takes if at all possible, might be different for each but worth asking. The revolver in question is a SS...

I have what looks like a very well used Colt Commander 45acp, all steel version. The slide has a bind in it, it starts where you can see the ejector pin(?) thru the notch in the slide for the slide release removal(reference point). It is real apparent when just assembling the slide to the lower...

I would like input on mounts and lights. I have looked over the Surefire and another model called Tick Rail. There's quite a diff in price too. Also TLR makes several flashlites from very expensive to economy TLR-3. Any input appreciated. Tom

What is a fair price for a good condition BHP of mid eighties manufacture with fully adjustable rear sight? More that $500.00 but less than $600.00 is what I am looking at for a purchase price. Thanks. Tom

I once seen a formula for getting taller replacement sights on a 1911 set at the near correct height relationship. I just had a .312" 10-8 NM installed on the rear and a .195" tall on the front. I am thinking the POI will be low as 10-8 says this rear sight will work fine with a .175-.185"...

Hello all, I have a couple questions. I need to change the sights on the above Colt...can't see those darn factory types. I measured the height of both F&R and found there to be .170" top to top diff. Now the new sights will be .325" R and only could get .195" F. Doing the math do I want to...

Hello all, I was sure there was a very informative thread here about using the Post Office to send a rifle to a factory/gunsmith/ffl. I scrolled a few pages but cannot find it but I went to the post office website but was unable to find anything, it might be there but in disguise. I have need...

I would like to know if there is any demand for these old pistols, this one is the late war version(3rd?)appears in nice condition, lots of Nazi markings on it. Tom

I have a question for you folks that are familar with these revolvers. If a shooter was blindfolded and given a Colt SAA just to hold and then given a Uberti, same model/bbl length etc, or vice versa on being given which first, could an experienced person tell the difference, if there is any...

I was just told by Ruger that the particular 14 I have is not compatable to scope usage(pre Ranch-186-xxxx)as it does not have the Buffer Sys that the Ranch Models do, hence no scope bases made or mounting slots/screw holes on the receiver and the ejection angle is not conducive as emptys will...