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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By PetahW
Re: mossburg model 910

Well, thanks for letting us know you have a rifle.

Are you sure that you don't have the Model 810 that Mossberg made ?

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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By PetahW
Re: Model 501B Taurus What is it worth?

$200-$250, +/- ........Provided a buyer can be found.

Taurus's are EZ to buy new, but a bear to sell used - mostly, I presume, because most potential buyers would rather pay a tad more for new or...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 492
Posted By PetahW
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,471
Posted By PetahW
Re: Weatherby SA-08 Upland .12 ga

What did you expect for a sow's ear, branded like a silk purse ?

I gave you the new pricing from various sources.

I presume your FFL gave you a buyer's price (hers) for a used gun, for resale...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By PetahW
Re: mossburg model 910

AFAIK, Mossberg never made a Model 910 anything.

This isn't a quiz show - Please refer to the sticky at the top of this section, and give a full description and/or a pic, if you wish some...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By PetahW
Re: what is it worth? Savage FoxB SE Series M 12 ga.

Yes, sawing off the barrels detracts drastically from the value, as the choked section of the barrels was in the removed portion, leaving straight cylinder bores - unless it was professionally...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,663
Posted By PetahW
Re: Winchester 72A

The circled WP is the Winchester prookmark.

Provided there is no unpictured damage or extra holes, your rifle looks worth about $250, IMO.

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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By PetahW
Re: 22 cal. Stevens and Winchester

Winchester made Model 67/67A's from 1934-1963;
and Savage made the Stevens & Springfield Model 15/120 from 1936 - 1971.

Any firearms made after 1968 were required to have a serial number, by...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By PetahW
Re: Remington 722

There were three different .222 Remington Model 722's made between 1950-62 - and your description isn't detailed enough to determine which one you have.
(Please refer to the sticky at the top of...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 984
Posted By PetahW
Re: Browning 30-06

1968.

It sounds like a Grade 1.

BB says = $550 +/-

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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,782
Posted By PetahW
Re: 28 Ga. Harrington & Richardson Manufacture Date Feb. 27 1900

The serial number information would help date your shotgun, since IIRC H&R started chambering for the 28ga as early as 1908.

You can post it, but substitute "XX" for the last 2-3 digits, if you...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-26-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By PetahW
Re: SAA value

That's a First Generation, blackpowder (pinch frame) frame SAA - and (especially if the engraving letters) much too valuable to shoot, much less in CAS (which is notoriously hard on guns).

I would...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-25-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,391
Posted By PetahW
Re: mossberg maverick?

[the 28 inch barrel model 88 comes with a vented rib so cutting it down would make the gun look butchered.]

That's why I said "carefully", in my reply.
If the barrel is truncated just forward of...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-25-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,391
Posted By PetahW
Re: mossberg maverick?

You might want to consider it's intended use a little more closely. - since a choked shotgun is better for hunting situations, but most "security" type shotguns (riot guns, etc) have barrels with...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-25-2009, 07:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238
Posted By PetahW
Re: Need a .22 l.r. cylinder for a single six

Ruger Customer Service can be your friend - for a price.

OR......

FleaBay, etc, or some forum's classified's wamt ad - where it MAY be less expensive, but the fit will be a tossup.

I under...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-25-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,711
Posted By PetahW
Re: Winchester Model 141 .22 SL or LR

The 141's true value is as a shooter - as there is very sparse collector's demand for them.

If your rifle has no serial number, then it was made prior to the GCA-68 mandatory serial-numbering...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-24-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 848
Posted By PetahW
Re: Pheasants Forever over/under 12 gauge

Unless a buyer is a Pheasants Forever fan, it would have about the same value as any other discontinued Beretta O/U shotgun, model for model - in this case a Model 686 Field - about $1200-$1500, +/- .
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-24-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,905
Posted By PetahW
Re: Stevens 22-410

I don't have direct experience, but friends do - and they like the paste/gel better than the liquid because it can be controlled better.

It's durable, as far as I can see on their guns.

If you...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-24-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By PetahW
Re: whats it worth?

Don't sell them short.

The machining for the magazine fit is exquisite, to say the least.

I had a 6.5 1903 Sporting Carbine that was about 97%, except that the front receiver ring was...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-23-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,905
Posted By PetahW
Re: Stevens 22-410

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1108&title=OXPHO-BLUE~%20CREME
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-23-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By PetahW
Re: Would like help identifying bolt action rifle.

That 830,000 number should be on the front receiver ring - It's the serial number.
A pic of the top of the front receiver ring might help.

That should make it a double-heat-treated receiver,...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-22-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By PetahW
Re: Taurus revolver

The 650/651 were introduced in 2001 & 2003.

The OP said 10 years.

The 605 started production in 1995, 14 years ago - and so seems to fit the bill, w/o pics.

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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-22-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By PetahW
Re: Colt The Woodsman 22 lr

If it were pristine, you could expect to pay more than $1200 - but I would expect to see one in that condition tagged at about $600 in this day/age.

What one would WANT to pay for it is another...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-22-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 859
Posted By PetahW
Re: Stevens Model 5000 410 side X side

Stevens .410 SxS's generally trade in the $350-$400 range, +/-
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-22-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By PetahW
Re: Colt 32 rifle, 1880s

Please read:

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=14493
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-22-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By PetahW
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-22-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,471
Posted By PetahW
Re: Weatherby SA-08 Upland .12 ga

1. Since it was made in Turkey is it still a Weatherby or some make-over? -
Weatherby-branded, "affordable" / "economy", shotgun

2. Any pro/con technical comments about the weapon? -
IIRC,...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-22-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By PetahW
Re: 30/30

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=14493
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-21-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,218
Posted By PetahW
Re: buckmark clips

Triple K retails their Buckmark mags for $44.

CheaperThanDirt wholesales the same TripleKBuckmark mag for $20.

samo-samo, 1/2 price.

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Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-21-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By PetahW
Re: scope ring variations

[outline reason, other than clearance of reciever/ejection for different height scope rings]

If the rings aren't high enough, the larger objective bells (like 50mm) will hit the barrel, preventing...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-21-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,655
Posted By PetahW
Re: Stevens 311 D

There are no choke identification marks on the Stevens Model 311 Series shotguns.

The standard chokes were set by the barrel length:
12 Ga. - 24" & 26" = IC/M
12 Ga. - 28" & 30" = M/F
20 Ga. -...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-21-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,905
Posted By PetahW
Re: Stevens 22-410

The high end values you've seen are for pristine, original condition 22/410 specimens, either Savage 24's or Stevens 22-410's, with bright case colors on the receiver and no scratches in the wood or...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-21-2009, 01:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By PetahW
Re: Taurus revolver

Please refer to the sticky at the top of this section - you failed to mention it's original remaining condition, including the grips.

It sounds like the Model 605.

If it is, Blue Book "says"...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-20-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By PetahW
Re: Finally Got the Trick to Ruger Lockup

For future reference:

http://www.1bad69.com/ruger/field_strip_quick.htm

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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-20-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,784
Posted By PetahW
Re: 1950 Malin 336SC almost new

Well............................ a picture is definitely worth more than a thousand words.

The "G' is 1950, alright, and the config is correctly SC (Sporting Carbine), made starting in 1948.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-20-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By PetahW
Re: Browning Commemorative Light Twelve

The worth is what somebody will actually pay to own one.

The serial numbers are supposed to run from 2,000,001 to 2,002,500.

Fjestad's Blue Book of Gun Values says $1650, +/-

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Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-20-2009, 02:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,218
Posted By PetahW
Re: buckmark clips

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/buc2210blune.html

http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/catalog/magazine_pistol.html#a-d

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MAG165-36.html

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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-20-2009, 02:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By PetahW
Re: winchester 94-32

You can easily physically verify it being a post-64 (1964-1971), or not, by looking down into the open action at the top of the shell carrier/lifter.

Pre-64's M94's had a machined carrier, with...
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum 03-19-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By PetahW
Re: Best cal.

For small game hunting, you're limited to the LR if you want edible meat - or else limit yourself to head shots with the WRM.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-19-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By PetahW
Re: see in the dark sights

FYI - The paint-on luminous "stuff" can be fragile, and go missing (flake off) just when you need it most - usually from banging around in a dresser drawer or somesuch storage area.

It works best...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-19-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By PetahW
Re: Please explain "Blowback"

In non-revolvers, "blowback" can sometimes also refer to gasses blown towards the rear of the case, along it's outside, upon firing - usually occuring with very mild loads.

The powder...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-19-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 582
Posted By PetahW
Re: c g haenel 8 MM mauseer

Haenel's were made 1925-40, and some were utilitarian in mundane chamberings, while others were of exquisite quality in all different chamberings.

The higher grades require a hands-on individual...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-19-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 798
Posted By PetahW
Re: Ruger P 94, Cobra, Rem 870

I'm not ticked - No harm, no foul - Sorry if I came off that way, RJay.

I shoulda used an emoticon in the first part of my comment, but forgot - and my comment suggesting you evaluate the Davis...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-19-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By PetahW
Re: Winchester Model 1895 .38

The only problem is that one person's "very good condition" can equal an 80% gun, while another's can equal a 60% gun - a BIG difference in value, $1K or more.

A much more detailed description...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-19-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,042
Posted By PetahW
Re: BSA/Mauser? 30-06

Well - sometime, with these early guns, one never knows.

Some makers used what they thought good ideas, from other makers.

The rotary safety DOES look like an Enfield P14/17/Rem30.

There's...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 03-18-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By PetahW
Re: Yard Sale Find- Old Tenite Butt Plates *Pic*

Zip codes started in 1963, IIRC.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-18-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,679
Posted By PetahW
Re: JC Higgins model 20 12ga

Most likely - but one never knows.............
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-18-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,679
Posted By PetahW
Re: JC Higgins model 20 12ga

It might also be a great idea, if you could substantiate, for us, what makes it a "rare piece of history".
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-18-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 798
Posted By PetahW
Re: Ruger P 94, Cobra, Rem 870

[which is really a Davis]

Oops, your butt. :D Not necessarily a Davis, according to the OP - which Frankb edited after my reply.

I had presumed a Colt Cobra.

Shame on me.

AND on Frankb,...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-18-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,315
Posted By PetahW
Re: Hopkins & Allen, 22 single-shot rifle

H&A made about a dozen different single-shot rifles from 1887-1914, and more if you count in .25's & .32's.

Except for their "Schuetzen Rifle" (so marked), they all have a pretty similar value -...
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