Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-06-2013, 06:59 PM
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Re: Stevens .410 SxS Question
Yes, as the gun is factory marked as being chambered for the 3" 410 case; it is safe to shoot 3" shells provided barrel bores remain in sound condition. As to disassembly, I'll leave that to someone...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-17-2013, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,194
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-16-2013, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 265
Re: Parker Bros SXS 12Ga.
Looks like a GH grade ("H" denotes a hammerless gun and "G" denotes grade of gun). Hammmerless Parker grades were as follows beginning with the llowest: Trogen, V, P, G, D, C, B, A, AA, A-1...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-16-2013, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,194
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-03-2013, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 735
Re: Parker Bros. shotgun 12 gauge
Nancy:
Very few guns from this era have managed to survive in pristine condition, which fact is why those guns that have are in such demand and so highly prized by modern day collectors. As to your...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-02-2013, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 735
Re: Parker Bros. shotgun 12 gauge
Nancy
Some of the information given here is not correct, or is misleading; so consider the following. First of all The Parker Collectors Association is THE best source of information on Parker...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-02-2012, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 417
Re: syracuse arms shotgun
With an early model Syracuse gun like yours, one has to remove the forearm then pull down hard on the barrels to remove them from the frame. The reason for this is in the design of the cocking...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-02-2012, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,140
Re: 16 Gauge LeFever Double Barrel
You will never know, or be able to determine how many 16-bore E Grade Lefever guns were manufactured, as the original production/shipping records simply do not exist; and the numbers of guns...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-17-2012, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Re: Marlin 336 RC
your gun has all the period correct features of an original Marauder; and with the "Z" serial number prefix, there is no doubt in my mind that the gun is authentic.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-16-2012, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Re: Marlin 336 RC
Actually it does if in the condition you describe, as what you have described in the Model 336 "Marauder" made only in 1963 and 1964 I believe. These guns are not marked Marauder on the barrel; only...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-14-2012, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,354
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-14-2012, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,354
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-13-2012, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,354
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-10-2012, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,354
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-23-2012, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,585
Re: scope for marlin 336
Under the right circumstances, the Hornady 30/30 Leverevolution ammo will be good out to about 250-275 yards; anything over that range will become a stretch with a 30-30. If you stay with a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-20-2012, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,585
Re: scope for marlin 336
Juststartingout, in reading some of the posts here; it is obvious that there are some gentlemen who are content to remain in a state of blissful ignorance. As you have impressed me as an individual...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-18-2012, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,585
Re: scope for marlin 336
You don't have to take my word guys; but the Marlin 308MX/XLR and 338MX/XLR (MX - 22" barrels/XLR 24" stainless barrels) lever action rifles built around the 336 action are traditional in looks only....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-18-2012, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,585
Re: scope for marlin 336
"You're not going to get pinpoint accuracy out of a lever action brush gun made for hunting deer sized targets in wooded areas"
Obviously you're not up to speed as regards the latest in lever gun/...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-17-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,585
Re: scope for marlin 336
I have Leupold scopes on all my Marlin levers; and although it doesn't matter which scope you choose, my suggestion from experience is that you get the absolute best scope you can afford (the reason...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
07-04-2012, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Antique shotgun worth?
But you didn't say this dealer actually sold the piece for $900 bucks, his "just fishing" price; and the little gun must have been in decent shape (i.e not missing parts!) if a dealer paid you $350. ...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-01-2012, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 789
Re: straighten warped stock ??
If the stock were mine, I think I'd try laying the stock out in direct sunlight first with the warped side facing the sun; then simply watch the piece regularly. I used to spend a lot of time with...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-30-2012, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 693
Re: Gunsmith needed for Colt 1878 12ga sxs
Shooting quality vintage double guns such as yours is all the rage these days, and there are vintage double gun shoots all across the nation; so you certainly can safely use and enjoy your old Colt...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-30-2012, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,067
Re: Patstone & son 10 guage
"I thank you all for your input. As for the barrels, yes they are damascus, but my gunsmith said they look good for shooting. He does not see any problem if I fire standard 10 guage."
Just for the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-08-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 639
Re: unknown gun
I'm a life member and past director of the L.C. Smith Collectors Association; and have conducted much research on the company and guns produced. LC Smith never produced a single shot hammer shotgun;...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
04-08-2012, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 832
Re: fox shotgun
If the gun is a 1905 A.H. Fox gun; then with a 5 digit serial number, it would be a 12 gauge A Grade gun (lowest graded Fox gun) or higher. As to value, condition is everything with a vintage...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-21-2012, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: need info on marlin 336 r.c. 30-30
The Marlin Model 336 was first introduced in 1948 and is still in production; the "RC" model (Rifle Carbine with 20" barrel and full length magazine tube) chambered in 30/30 Win has always been the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-12-2012, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 31,183
Re: Need info on Marlin 336
So many new posters and so much incorrect information! The Model 336 is common as dirt (millions manufactured) and was first introduced in 1948 chambered in 30/30 Winchester and 32 Special. The 336...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-09-2012, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,189
Re: Syracuse Arms Damascus Double Barrel?
If the barrels are roll-stamped "New Twist"; then you either have a Syracuse hammer gun or a Grade 1 (small flourishes of scroll engraving on the receiver) or a Grade 0 (no engraving) hammerless gun;...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-19-2011, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 405
Re: A H Fox Side by Side
From your serial number, you have a very early graded Fox 20-bore (Fox 20-bore serial numbers started at 200,000); but the engraving pattern is not legible in the pics, so I have no idea as to grade....
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-12-2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Lefever Shotgun
If the stamped marks you note above are "XX"; then that is Lefevers frame stamp mark thought to indicate a light weight, or small bore frame. That double XX stamp has been observed on every 20-bore...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-09-2011, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,194
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-05-2011, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 967
Re: Whats it worth and when was it made?
The correct model designation, based on the "08" serial number prefix is "CS"; and not "SC". The standard model 336C ("C" denoting carbine) was renamed the 336CS in 1983 when Marlin added the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-05-2011, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 967
Re: Whats it worth and when was it made?
The Marlin 336SC was first chambered in 35 Remington in 1950, and was no longer cataloged after 1963 (the SC model was also chambered in 30/30 Win, 32 Win Special, and 219 Zipper). Marlin levers are...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-28-2011, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: A.H. Fox with unknown background
With chopped barrels, replaced fore iron, and possibly a cut butt stock; it is definitely a shooter grade gun. As most shooters and collectors who are into vintage guns look for matching serial...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-27-2011, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,189
Re: Syracuse Arms Damascus Double Barrel?
If the gun is a plain un-engraved example, you have a Grade 2 model; and you should find the Grade mark stamped on the water table of the gun frame (the flat portion upon which the barrels rest). If...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-16-2011, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-15-2011, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 911
Re: Marlin 336 RC
As noted above, a very hard to find limited production model; and especially rare in 35 Remington chambering (produced in 30/30 Win and 35 Rem). Most Deluxe Texan models had highly figured American...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-15-2011, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-04-2011, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 748
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-04-2011, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,140
Re: Lefever 16 Ga Double Barrel
Yes, any good double gun smith can remove a barrel dent. Typically, the gun smith will measure the bore to determine diameter; then insert a mandrel of the correct size into the bore and past the...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-02-2011, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,140
Re: Lefever 16 Ga Double Barrel
It's either a standard I or DS grade (take the barrels off and look for the grade stamp on the bottom of the frame) with manual extractors and double triggers. This gun won't have a lot of monetary...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-01-2011, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 767
Re: Damascus barrel insert
You didn't indicate the make of the vintage double gun you have; but I attend vintage gun clays shoots regularly, and vintage gun shooters use sub-gauge chamber mates at these events with good...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-01-2011, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 935
Re: What's it worth now?
First of all, my sympathies to you on your father's passing. As to the values of the gun models you've listed above, none of those models are high-dollar guns. I would suggest that you can get a...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-01-2011, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,140
Re: Lefever 16 Ga Double Barrel
No one can answer your question based on the information you provided; but a Syracuse model Lefever could be worth anywhere from $50 for a parts gun to more than a $100K for a mint small-bore...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-21-2011, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 510
Re: Ithaca 10GA Baker/Crass? Value-ident...
What you have is a B Grade Ithaca hammer gun that has survived in very good condition; and although this model was made in conjunction with Ithaca's "Crass model" hammerless gun, it is not to be...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-18-2011, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 578
Re: Fox Shotgun Value
All your serial number tells us is that this Fox gun is a 12 gauge Sterlingworth model; this was the Fox Gun Company's lowest grade and most common model. About the only way one can expect big bucks...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-15-2011, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,331
Re: Bad scope or scope rings or ???
I quit using see-thrus way back in the 70's cause they're ugly, and because they tend to place the scope higher than one's normal sight plane above the bore; but they do work satisfactorily when...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-10-2011, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,610
Re: Shot gun gauges?
Jack 404 correctly described how shotgun gauge is determined; but in my opinion, the number of bore sizes/gauges used in the manufacture of hammerless double guns; and especially in the real odd size...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-06-2011, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 613
Re: Tobin Firearms
I collect/research vintage double guns; and although I have never seen a Tobin cut-a-way salesman salesman, such pieces were commonly used at shows and exhibitions from this early era to promote...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-06-2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,694
Re: Prise Machine Gun
As was noted, this gun was made in Belgium and yours remains in excellent condition. I too have a "Prize Machine Gun" (note that mine is spelled Prize and not Prise), a hammerless extractor 16-bore;...
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