Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-07-2012, 04:23 PM
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Re: engraved Brownings
Looking at a lot of Browning auctions I think the AIP guns have a different (etched??) engraved image.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-05-2012, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 329
engraved Brownings
I am looking at an engraved Browning rifle on one of the auction sites.
I understand there is a difference between etched and engraved.
I would of thought all guns of the same grade had the same...
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
11-03-2012, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,389
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
11-02-2012, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,389
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Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun
07-27-2012, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 919
the BOSS
I am trying to decide on a center fire rifle. 95% of it's usage would be at the range. It's more fun at the range to have something better then hunting accuracy.
I have recently been reading about...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-24-2010, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 0
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ROW gun ownership
I am researching what the laws are in countries other than the USA on gun ownership. I know the Europeans can at least own long guns to hunt.
Do any of them allow for the ownership of more than...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-28-2010, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 755
Browning info
Are there any good Browning sites other than the Browning Collectors Forum?
I don't want to pay in advance as I can't say I am a Browning collector yet.
When I see older shotguns for sale I'd like...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-14-2009, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 657
NIB Win 9422 XTR
I know the auction prices (well the reserves anyway) are high but does anyone have a 2010 price guide and what does it list for a NIB 9244 XTR?
{My most recent guide is 2008}
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-08-2009, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,036
Re: hi cap auto home gun
I have no idea what to expect. I'm just looking for info on these 3 firearms.
I think I shoot fine, but my slower reloading got me thinking.
I am not asking for a revolver vs. auto debate.
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Forum: Self Defense Tactics & Weapons
10-06-2009, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,036
hi cap auto home gun
One of my recent range sessions made me realize how extremely slow I am at reloading a revolver (642CT). Love the gun but for home defense it has me thinking about something hi capacity.
I am in...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-14-2009, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 362
early 1980's BHP case
I have four new-ish S&W's which come in a plastic case.
I picked up a 1982 or so BHP. What did this ship in?
I'd like to try to hunt something down but don't know what to look for.
Thanks,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-12-2009, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 697
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-03-2009, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Re: Browning superposed
So you think anything that is in good working order has too much collector value to use it? I thought only unfired NIB's had true collector interest.
Seeing 4 pop up for sale on the same web site...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-02-2009, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Browning superposed
If you came across one at a good price ($1,000-$1,500) for a shooter would you buy it? Besides the salt cured wood from 1968-74 are there any other problems to be worried about? Are they basically...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-24-2009, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 376
non USA handgun ownership
Does anyone know how common handgun ownership is in other countries?
I think Japan, Britain, Australia and Canada are a no.
Israel and South Africa must be a yes.
I am not sure about the rest of...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-17-2009, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 447
Re: BHP Questions
I have a 2007 Browning catalog and you can read 'assembled in Portugal' on the HP's on page 78.
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question to some of you but new Browning's are not available in my...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-15-2009, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 447
BHP Questions
I have a 1982 Belgian HP and am wondering when was the .40 cal introduced?
Would these be available prior to the Portugal markings?
As a kid in the late 1970's the Browning catalog's always...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-02-2009, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,856
Re: winchester serial numbers
For the 9422 all it says is "Production began in 1972. Still produced as of 1984. " but I see in another Winchester question/response that the info isn't really available for most models.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-30-2009, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,856
winchester serial numbers
I do not see any info on winchesterguns.com listing serial numbers & dates like I do on Ruger's or Browning's web site.
I am looking for serial numbers/years for a 9422M.
Any pointers?
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
04-08-2009, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 956
Re: AIG
I have one of those AIG DVD's on a Remington 742 and they also recommended a complete disassemble and cleaning with simple green.
Bill
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-26-2009, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 614
Re: hi-power mags
The funny mark looks like the math symbol pi on the front bottom of the mag.
There may also be an 'O' on the back of the mag and other partial letters.
I am trying to ask if I can identify an...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-25-2009, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 614
Re: hi-power mags
Looking at the mags again, the 13 rounder has a tiny mark on the back that I can't read and is otherwise unmarked. I will try to find a magnifier and see what the mark is.
My 10 round mag is...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-24-2009, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 614
Re: hi-power mags
Bingo. Mass also has that law. The pistol came with 2 mags. One 13 and 1 ten. I do not see any identification or date info on the 13 round mag.
My permit allows me to own hi-cap mags but they...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-23-2009, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 449
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-23-2009, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 614
hi-power mags
I recently purchased a 1982 Browning hi-power.
Is it possible to identify a pre-1994 hi-power mag for those of us with that restriction?
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-17-2008, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 1
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forearm repair
I picked up a Remington 742 in 30-06 a few months back.
Went to the range this morning to complete the sight in process.
Planned to wait 5 minutes between shots as I let the barrel get to hot the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-01-2008, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Browning Superposed Diana Grade Cased Set
James D. Julia, Fairfield ME.
My limited experience with antique auction houses is they will give you a ball park price for free, maybe even over the phone. A written appraisal, for insurance...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-01-2008, 12:18 PM
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Re: Browning Superposed Diana Grade Cased Set
My price guide only summarizes the Superposed shotguns.
If it does not have salt wood damage, a single Diana shotgun NIB is $8,500.
The full multi-gauge set could be double or triple that.
You...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-01-2008, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 554
Re: Bushnell scope 3-9x
A Bushnell Sportview, variable 3x-9x 32.
I'd bet it's 20 years old.
The previous owner tried to clean it.
Bill
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-28-2008, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 554
Bushnell scope 3-9x
I bought a used rifle with a broken Bushnell scope 3-9x (broken reticule).
I planned to replace it with an old scope I already have but is it worth trying to get it fixed?
I'm guessing you can...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-16-2008, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-16-2008, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-12-2008, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Re: Weatherby
I have been thinking about an Anschutz 1416 for some time. A local gun shop has a used W. XXII semi auto for a little under $800 and now I also have this option.
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
09-11-2008, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Weatherby
Hi,
1. Does this company still exist and is it viable?
Their web site is blocked by Google as a source of bad web things.
2. I have a price guide listing showing mark XXII's as auto-loaders and...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-16-2008, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,321
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-16-2008, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,321
Browning Citori Satin Hunter MSRP
Does the blue book show or does anyone have an older catalog showing the MSRP for a Browning Citori Satin Hunter 12 Ga. 3-1/2" Chamber, 26" barrels?
My '07 catalog does not list it. My price book...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-28-2008, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 460
damaged goods
How do you take damage into account into a price?
An excellent firearm but a single scratch in metal or wood or a small ding?
Does it drop an excellent firearm to fair?
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-07-2008, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Savage 110E in 30-06
I'm reading this from a for local sale ad. No reference to a 110E in the current catalog or my price guide so thought I'd ask here. I also did some searches for 'savage 110e' and I think his price...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-06-2008, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 2
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Savage 110E in 30-06
What is a Savage 110E in 30-06 with a laminated stock worth? Funny I can remember this model from old catalogs but my 2008 price guide doesn't list this model?
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-28-2008, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Weatherby Orion
It's an O/U. I don't know the exact model (she won't either, it's from her dad's estate) but it's a grade I something. I went to look at it yesterday, then bought the 2008 Standard Catalog of...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-26-2008, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,345
Weatherby Orion
Looking at a used 12 ga. 28" barrels with choke tubes.
Can anyone tell me who makes them and approximate values?
Serial may start with "E009"
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
01-23-2008, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
new orleans gun grab
Does any one have a link to a N.O. or Louisiana newspaper report on this story?
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-10-2008, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,339
Re: anschutz 1411
Thanks,
In posting an anschutz question on another board someone send me a PM about having a 1411 he may want to part with.
I'd love a 1416 and have seen a few old targets go cheap on ********* so...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-10-2008, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,339
anschutz 1411
Anschutz 1411 from the early 1970's. I don't have condition.
Any idea on a private sale value?
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-01-2007, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 484
Browning Hi-Power
What I always wanted since I was a kid. Of course in MA they are not available new and dealers want an arm & a leg for them used. Some come up FTF so I am trying to decide if I should buy,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-01-2007, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 458
Brownings & salt?
Hi
I was reading the ads on an auction site and there were multiple comments about 'salt' and older Browning shotguns. Can anyone explain what that is about?
Thanks,
Bill
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