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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-23-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 370
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Remington Model 12

Can you give us any more clues????
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-14-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Ansley H. Fox Model A

zittelcorp,

Thans for posting the pictures of your Fox.

Looks like it doesn't have much finish left and the opening lever is just a little left of center which is not a good thing but not...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-13-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Ansley H. Fox Model A

zittelcorp,

Per Shooter45's recommendations, pictures are necessary for a realistic estimate of value.

Until then, if that 12 gauge A grade Fox is mechanically sound with all original...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 03-12-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Late Winchester Model 63

modelo63,

22WRF I'm thinking is pretty close to estimating the current value ($600 - $700) for a minty model 63 non grooved receiver, and yes, add 20% for the grooved receiver which it has.

My...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 02-26-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: A.H. Fox 12ga Sterlingworth

weljer61,

From the pictures you have posted, to me it looks like the receiver, and probably the barrels, have been re-blued. The receiver was originally case colored and NOT blued.

Wood looks...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 02-21-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: winchester1890 22 short appraisal

Toygun1

Welcome to the forum.

You have a 3rd model M1890, not a 2nd model.

And it has the wrong butt plate. A M1890 should have a crescent steel butt plate, not the flat hard rubber/plastic...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 02-08-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Stevens Model 311A

Top Gun,

I'm not sure which of the letters you mention in your thread is the date code. You mention four: "K S ( A in a circle) then (G in a circle) then the letter A".
Savage/Stevens date...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 02-08-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Stevens Model 22-410

I can offer my opinion: if the gun is solid with not cracks or splits in the wood and the metal is OK, retail value would be in the $150 - $200 range.

Looks like it has most of the blue. A...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-08-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Jolly Bill
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 01-07-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Winchester Model 60 A - Will not fire

What Jim K said:

Pull the knurled nob on the end of the bolt back to cock the gun.

If the firing pin spring is weak, it may not hit the base of the cartridge with enough force to fire it. Then...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-30-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Early K-22?

Absolute Zero,

Nice S&W K22 Masterpiece SN'ed K10419 you have there. It is a highly regarded .22 revolver.

I purchased a S&W K22 Masterpiece from an older gentleman that bought it new on...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-18-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Fox Sterlingworth

Jniarhos,

I have a Fox Sterlingworth with SN 5797X that according to Fox factory records was shipped October 24th, 1911 so I expect yours was shipped around that time, probably just a little...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-24-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: U.S. M1911A1 Ithica

It's "ITHACA". As is marked on the left side of the slide.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-03-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 642
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Ansley H. Fox 12 ga side by side

Philasims,

Welcome to the forum.
By your description you have a 12 gauge CE grade with two sets of barrels, auto ejectors and single trigger. A great combination. With the 15586 SN, I would put...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 12-28-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Remington Side by Side

Don,

Is the whole fore arm assembly missing including the iron and wood or just the wood? If just the wood, Stone Chimney is correct: a replacement could be made.

If it's missing the fore end...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-18-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Fox Shotgun Value

justplainsteven,

Welcome to the forum.

As mentioned previously, a realistic valuation of your 12 gauge A. H. Fox Sterlingworth grade double barrel shotgun is not possible. Like asking what my...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-08-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: value of Winchester 06 - 22 pump

I just picked up M1906 with refinished wood but metal still original with about 30 - 40 % blue/brown for $250.00. A dandy shooter.

Jolly
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-04-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 734
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Ansley H. Fox shotgun

Mark,

Welcome to the forum.

Your Fox with serial number 16217 A would be a 12 gauge A grade. Would be an AE grade if it has automatic ejectors. Automatic ejectors would kick out of the...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-15-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,620
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Value of Ansley H Fox Gun

Snookslayer04,

Welcome to the forum.

Sounds like you have a Philadelphia Arms Company Fox. It was made by Ansley Fox just prior to the Fox double discussed above.

You said: "the gun...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-11-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 423
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Do shotguns go up in value?

Just to add a little history to the Ithaca model 37. Absolutely, Ithaca began production of the M37 in 1937. They prchased the rights from Remington who back in 1917 began production of the...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-11-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Unknown

The letters inside the scroll are: "WRACO" and stand for the

"Winchester Repeating Arms Company".
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-10-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Need Help Identifying and estimation of value

dpavelock,

The first gun you list: "Pat Oct7th 79, Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn U.s.A. 22 Short and the serial number looks like it is 4661".

Is it a pump...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-05-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,751
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Winchester Model 1894 - Year & value?

Bert,

Your list of antique Winchester serial number cut off numbers is very good info.

Thanks for sharing it.

Jolly
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-31-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Fox Shotgun

A Fox Sterlingworth with auto ejectors will have a dime (10 cents) size metal device inletted on the outside surface of the fore end wood. That would be about where you hold your hand when shooting...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-29-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,916
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Winchester model 1890 .22 Long Rifle

Yeah, what Bert says: too early for a genuine M1890 Long Rifle.

By the looks of the bottom tang, looks like it has seen some poor storage in the past, ie, light rust speckles, otherwise, not a bad...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-28-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 573
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Cant locate model 61 serial #

aztintpimp,

Just as 3Dub says: on the under side of the receiver in front of the trigger guard. The same number should be on the front barrel assembly half as well as the rear receiver ass'y...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-28-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Fox Shotgun

wkincaid,

To sell your 12 gauge Fox Sterlingworth with the minimum amount of effort by you would be to take it down to a local gun shop and see what they will give you.

Next best would be to...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-25-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: AH Fox 12 Gage

wkincaid,

The A. H. Gun Company of Philadelphia began making the Sterlingworth grade in 1911. I have one with serial number 57979 that according to the factory records from the Savage, Fox...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-22-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: A.H.Fox 2bbl 12 Gage \

wkinkaid,

Welcome to the forum.

Your 12 gauge A. H. Fox Sterlingworth with serial number 65230 was probably made around 1912. Do both barrels have the 65230 serial number? Two barrel sets are...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-14-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Academy Sports dropped my Rem Model 12A

Winchester model 12 is a shotgun. A Remington model 12A, 12B or 12C is a pump action .22 repeater. You knew that too, you just got the maker's name mixed.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-04-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,409
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Winchester model-1884 25-20

cb5300,

Welcome to the forum.

Can only give you a range of values of your M1892 without a better and more detailed description and good sharp pictures are very helful.

With 24 inch barrels...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-04-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Win. model 94 38-55 all original. How much?

Goody's range of values is about right. Could narrow it down a whole lot if you could give us a lot more detailed description of the gun. Good sharp pictures would help a lot. Like asking what my...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-24-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: grampa's old gun

Tom,

I sold a real nice clean and original Winchester model 1903 with the correct tang sight a couple months ago for $450.00. The tang sight was probably worth about a hundred dollars.

Hope...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-14-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Winchester .44/.40

We could use the serial number too.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-14-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,214
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: i need help appraising and identifying this 5 shot .75 caliber pistol

dstacy8;

Welcome to the Forum.

Pretty neat looking piece of machinery.

I'm sure I'm not the only one to wonder, how do you know "its been only shot 3 times"?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-08-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: winchester model 42

thompbros,

We're gonna need a lot more info than that to give you an idea of what it's worth. Like asking what my 1995 Ford F-150 is worth: anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple thousand.
...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-06-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,605
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Lefever Shotgun

Sakebomber001,

Welcome to the forum.

If you pull the fore end off, the serial number will be visibly stamped on the fore end iron. If you separate the barrels from the receiver, you should see...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 07-05-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 707
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: i have an ansley h fox 20ga what is it worth

Marsh,

I'm thinking your 20 gauge Utica Fox with two sets of barrels with vent ribs, auto ejectors, single trigger and beavertail, if all original, would be worth more than what pops42 suggested. ...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-30-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Would so appreciate any info. on this Sterlingworth...

Alpo,

Actually, when Fox first started making the popular and most commonly known A. H. Fox Gun Company double barrel shotguns in Philly in 1906, they were made in 12 gauge only and in grades A,...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-30-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,210
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: REmington 511 Scoremaster

Snakedriver,

The picture of the Remington .22 you posted above has a date code on the barrel of "AF" which I believe translates to March of 1937 when I was 6 months old.

Jolly
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-30-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Would so appreciate any info. on this Sterlingworth...

Alpo,

On the older A. H. Fox doubles, the gauge and grade can be determined by the serial number as follows:

SN 1 to about 37,000 would be 12 gauge graded guns: grades A thru F
SN 50,000 to...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-30-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,210
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: REmington 511 Scoremaster

Snakedriver,

Correct you are. I was just trying to recall from memory and I'm sure you know what trouble that can cause.

My very first gun was a model 510 given to me by my uncle back around...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-30-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Would so appreciate any info. on this Sterlingworth...

Beachgirl,

Your A. H. Fox Gun Company Sterlingworth grade shotgun with serial number 89901 is a 12 gauge and was made around 1915 in Philadelphia, PA. With 28 inch barresl it is probably choked...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-28-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,210
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: REmington 511 Scoremaster

I'm thinking June of 1935 production date.

Any of the peroid Weaver scopes would be fine. Or for more $$, a new Leopold would be nice.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-15-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: A H Fox 12 Gauge Damascuss barreled shotgun

Pafric,

Sure would like to see a picture or two of the hammer Fox double.

Jolly
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-13-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Winchester Model 1890

CCI has it available also but I don't think many gun shops carry it. They used to be about 6 bucks for a box of 50 but I think they are around 8 or 9 bucks now. If you can find them.

The Cheaper...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-13-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,485
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Remington Model 14 value

joncutt87,

Cannot tell with certainty from your pix, but it looks like your gun has been refinished which would devalue it to a collector. Looks like 3 holes have been filled on the left side of...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-13-2011, 12:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Winchester Model 1890

joncutt87,

Looks like you have a late 2nd model in .22WRF.

Considering condition, which I would judge from your pictures to be about GOOD and the caliber .22WRF, I'm thinking retail value...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-10-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,620
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: Value of Ansley H Fox Gun

Jeffrey,

I wouldn't shoot steel shot thru your old Fox. Barrels are a little soft for steel.

I think a brand called "Nice Shot" is suitable for old doubles. There are probably others as well....
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 06-08-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Posted By Jolly Bill
Re: A H Fox 12 Gauge Damascuss barreled shotgun

Jack, not that one (Balto Fox) either.

The Fox Gun Co. Balto Md was made by Ansley H. Fox as was the Fox Gun Company of Philadelphia. The Fox Gun Co. Balto made several grades of side by side...
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