Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-16-2013, 07:13 AM
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Re: Westpoint?
If it has a good bore, nice stock, and no rust, that isn't a bad price. One, in what I would consider very good condition, recently sold on one of the gun auction sites for $89.00. If not shot out...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-15-2013, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 422
Re: Homemade Pistol???
It's all together possible that you Dad built this from scratch and not from a kit. Determinging if that lock was repurposed from an older gun or is of later vintage would help in identifying whether...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-14-2013, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 831
Re: Need help identifying
I have a Type 99 long rifle, c 1939, in excellent condition. I've fired it four times--twice at 25 yds just to see where it would hit and then twice at 100yds. Both times you could cover the 2-bullet...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-13-2013, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 396
Re: Old Winchester rifle...?
Even if the metal finish was correct for this gun, any pitting under the finish would indicate re-blueing. The reason why the 3 in front of the zero is hard to see is because it has been heavily...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-13-2013, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 297
Re: Value of Remington No. 8
Thanks--I don't think I'd ever seen one before--at least I handn't noticed it. That fat barrel caught my eye. I think I'll offer $650 and see what happens. In today's atmosphere, anything you can...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-12-2013, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 854
Re: Need help identifying this gun
Agreed--if not a kit gun, a rather poorly executed one-off that used a mixture of parts. The wood grain, rough brass trigger and trigger guard, poorly fitted tang, and overall proportions ALL speak...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-11-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 297
Value of Remington No. 8
.35 Rem. Came across one today and the asking price is $800. Didn't have a camera to take pictures, but it is in about the same condition of the one pictured here, but without the chip in the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-11-2013, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 854
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-02-2013, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 854
Re: Need help identifying this gun
Definately appears to be a reproduction, given the flat head screws, rough brass castings, and poor inletting. Probably from the 1960s. Possibly CVA. It doesn't appear to be a true copy of any...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-23-2013, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 465
Re: IBM M1 30 Carbine
Mixmasters are pretty much the rule for M1 carbines and not the exception. The 10 or so companies producing them during ww2 would often swap parts to keep production flowing and then most were...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-23-2013, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 282
Re: Flintlock Pistol
It's definately a modern kit gun--very similar to a CVA percussion pistol kit I purchased in the 1970s.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-18-2013, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 204
Re: M1 carb. trig. hous. ID
[QUOTE=jim brady;1105324].
...On a bunch of other forums you will get some pretty snotty comments about having an M1 Carbine with mixed parts....
And during WWII, the various manufacturers...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-17-2013, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 648
Re: Can anyone tell me just what this is?
I dragged your pics into Photoshop--not pretty, but detail is more apparent.
Looks like both the crest and the gas relief hole are off center--evidence of hasty, last minute manufacturing as are...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-07-2013, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 311
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-07-2013, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 397
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-04-2013, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 450
Re: any idea of value
I don't think there is much demand for store-brand names in the collector market. The aren't worthless, but won't bring the same price as the name-brand version.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-01-2013, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 441
Re: Back again with a neat repro
There are collector's sites for these repro BP firearms--Google them. I suspect you will be advised not to mess with it if the condition is as you describe.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-16-2013, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 345
Re: 54 Cal Bill Ihms Rifle
It doesn't read Bill Ihms, it reads Bill Ihm--no "s". It is a modern reproduction, probably from the 1970s and hails from Davey Nebraska. It may have a Shiler lock and Douglas barrel. Can't tell if...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-13-2013, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 785
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-12-2013, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 497
Re: 8mm Mauser, what do I need to know
I think the general concensus is that there are many more ww2 vintage sniper rifles today than there ever were during the war. I think you were wise to pass.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-12-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 446
Re: Identify a Civil-War era (?) musket?
I'm pretty sure your gun started out as a flintlock, given the drop of the comb, ornate patch box, drum nipple,and full stock. It never had barrel bands but was pinned on--you can see the holes. You...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-11-2013, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 619
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-05-2013, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 277
Re: Muzzle Loader Identification
It is rather odd looking--wouldn't be surprised if it a homebuild or kit gun as it appears to be someone's interpretation of what an early gun would look like. Or perhaps some backwoods gunsmith put...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-04-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 412
Re: Help to identify
Here is one that is nearly identical.
http://www.cowanauctions.com/auctions/item.aspx?ItemId=118793
Yes, it was converted from flintlock to percussion, but I have NO idea why that would...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-01-2013, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 709
Re: IBM M1 Carbine / Whats It Worth?
Most of the M1 carbines you come across are post ww2 rebuilds. You are correct, even when new, many were already mixmasters because the dozen or so manufacturers would swap parts to keep the flow of...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-27-2013, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 500
Re: Late 1850's muzzleloader
How much does it weigh? If it is as heavy as it looks and with that small a caliber, it may be a target gun, or a dual-purpose target/sporting rifle given the half cock feature and patch box.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-26-2013, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 466
Re: What do I have here
You nailed it--thanks! I suspect it has spent most of the last 80 years in a closet--handy little tack driver.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-25-2013, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 466
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-25-2013, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 466
What do I have here
I've had this little beauty for about 20 years and have never been able to identify the model. No serial number, .22, marked
SPRINGFIELD ARMS COMPANY. 22 SHORT-LONG
CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS U.S.A. OR...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-21-2013, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 728
Re: Stevens/Springfield model 15/120?
I have one with identical markings but without the fingergroove in the stock. I read somewhere that the 14 in a circle meant it was a Springfield Model 14, but I suspect that is wrong. When I'm home,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-21-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 461
Re: N. R. Davis and Sons shotgun
I also have on, albeit a single barrel in .410 gauge. Here is the best info I could find when researching mine.
http://www.scottcreative.net/Default.asp?ID=135
Oddly enough, I can find no record...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-20-2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 488
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-18-2013, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 304
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-18-2013, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 793
Re: Navy Arms Co 1858 New Army
The MSRP on new Uberti Model 1858 New Army Remingtons is about $365.00. Ubertis are considered among the best if not THE best reproductions, but I don't believe yours is particularly valuable. I...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-17-2013, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 454
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-16-2013, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 839
Re: Need help identifying muzzleloader
Did you send them photos or a tracing of the triggerguard area--i.e., the underside of the gun with a ruler beside it? They have dozens of triggerguards and likely have one that is close. A bit...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-13-2013, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 719
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-13-2013, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 461
Re: Governor 7 shot Derringer?
Dixiegunworks had parts for the Eli Whitney version of these guns--they might be able to match something up for you. I had one that I used to shoot BB caps. Aimed at a wooden picnic table leg and the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-12-2013, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 383
Re: Value of Harrington & Richardson...
Removing the barrel will probably show Birmingham proof marks on the doublebarrel. It is an inexpensive knockoff off of a William Parker shotgun--a fine London gunmaker. This practice of using a...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-11-2013, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 996
Re: Stevens Model 22-410
Keep in mind that the values given are for its current condition--reblue it or strip/sand/refinish the wood and the value drops. You can clean it up a bit--gently, and you may be able to use a wet...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-08-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 408
Re: rifle value needed
Without an idea of overall condition, it is impossible to give a price estimate. The scope is low end, but may be fine for a .30-30. If the condition of the stock is any indication of overall...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-08-2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 696
Re: Can anyone help in identifying this gun?
Once you get the forend iron unstuck from the barrel, you can reattach it to the wood by partially filling the screw holes with toothpick-like slivers of hardwood along with a good slathering of wood...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-07-2013, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 839
Re: Need help identifying muzzleloader
Like hrf stated, Dixiegunworks has the missing parts you need. If you can accurately trace or otherwise transfer the contoured inletting of the trigger guard on to a piece of paper, you can mail it...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
02-04-2013, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 710
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-04-2013, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 669
Re: Parker Bros. shotgun 12 gauge
Sometimes a picture IS worth a thousand words. This is a case-hardened receiver, albeit a bit overly done. It is the mottled, rain bow-like colors.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-02-2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,171
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-30-2013, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 582
Re: Can you help me find this part?
I agree--repairing the originial is the way to go. An experienced gunsmith or welder should be able to identify the metal and fix it at not much cost, leaving enough metal to allow grindind down to...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-30-2013, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 454
Re: Kentucky long rifle
I Hollis & Sons was London based company, operating under that name from 1816 to 1860. Without more info, can't narrow it down any more than that. Please post pictures. I don't think it is an...
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Forum: Curio & Relics Forum
01-29-2013, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 302
Re: Can you identify this 19th century musket?
I agree with you--that front thimble appears to be larger than the rear and is probably not original.
I'd wager 1/3 of that barrel is gone, but no great loss, the gun had minimal value to begin...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-29-2013, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 957
Re: Old Colt 25 Auto
Check the gun again in some very good light and make sure you just aren't missing the serial number. I have an old Remington Targetmaster and the serial number is almost impossible to see unless you...
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