Bicycle gun - The Firearms Forum

Dougie-C · 11-12-2012, 04:59 PM

aloha,
i have a bicycle gun that i would like some information on if anyone knows anything about it. i searched on the internet but could not find an image to match what i have. the barrel measures 16 1/2 inches...the overall length of the piece is 34 1/2 inches. the ony marks i can find are "CAL 22 MAG." any info would be greatly appreciated and maybe a guess as to what the value might be. thanks in advance for any info you may be able to tell me about the piece.

mahalo nui loa,
dougie c.

Gabob · 11-12-2012, 05:03 PM

I think it is called a Bronco

nmckenzie · 11-12-2012, 05:04 PM

What you've got there appears to be a Firearms International "Bronco". I've seen them in .410 - in fact there was one in our local gun shop recently. As for value, check on NOT ALLOWED, Guns America etc. - they pop up for sale fairly often.

Dougie-C · 11-12-2012, 05:31 PM

thanks you, guys. i checked on guns america and NOT ALLOWED....but none for sale so i was not able to get a value. i will check back with those folks from time to time and hopefully find out what it is worth.

thanks again for you help....

dougie c.

deadin · 11-12-2012, 06:39 PM

I checked the completed auctions on the "NOT ALLOWED" site and only found one that actually sold. It went for $115.00. There was another listed that didn't meet the Reserve and was bid up to $152.00, so I would say the value falls some where between the two.
NOTE: Apparently the .410 shotgun version brings better money......

nmckenzie · 11-12-2012, 06:59 PM

Why is "NOT ALLOWED" not allowed? No big deal really, just wondering.

Dougie-C · 11-12-2012, 07:23 PM

THANKS, deadin i do appreciate the info.
dougie c.

deadin · 11-12-2012, 07:41 PM

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Why is "NOT ALLOWED" not allowed?

I'm sure one of the Moderators can answer this better that I.

Dog Soldier · 11-12-2012, 08:01 PM

These were not "bike" guns back in the 1960s. They were cheap survival rifles. That was in a time when many were digging Bunkers and joining militias. The F.I. Bronco was copied by other importers as well. I would not shoot one in .22 Mag. many of them fractured the chambers with .22 long rifle Ctgs. They were removed from the market place as they were not safe.

11-12-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
Dougie-C Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Bicycle gun aloha, i have a bicycle gun that i would like some information on if anyone knows anything about it. i searched on the internet but could not find an image to match what i have. the barrel measures 16 1/2 inches...the overall length of the piece is 34 1/2 inches. the ony marks i can find are "CAL 22 MAG." any info would be greatly appreciated and maybe a guess as to what the value might be. thanks in advance for any info you may be able to tell me about the piece. mahalo nui loa, dougie c. Attached Images -->

11-12-2012, 05:03 PM	#2
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,160	Re: Bicycle gun I think it is called a Bronco __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry

11-12-2012, 05:04 PM	#3
nmckenzie Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sitka, Alaska Posts: 1,942	Re: Bicycle gun What you've got there appears to be a Firearms International "Bronco". I've seen them in .410 - in fact there was one in our local gun shop recently. As for value, check on NOT ALLOWED, Guns America etc. - they pop up for sale fairly often. Last edited by Shooter45; 11-12-2012 at 06:27 PM.. Reason: by passing auto censor is not allowed

11-12-2012, 05:31 PM	#4
Dougie-C Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Re: Bicycle gun thanks you, guys. i checked on guns america and NOT ALLOWED....but none for sale so i was not able to get a value. i will check back with those folks from time to time and hopefully find out what it is worth. thanks again for you help.... dougie c. Last edited by Shooter45; 11-12-2012 at 06:26 PM.. Reason: by passing auto censor is Not allowed

11-12-2012, 06:39 PM	#5
deadin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 858	Re: Bicycle gun I checked the completed auctions on the "NOT ALLOWED" site and only found one that actually sold. It went for $115.00. There was another listed that didn't meet the Reserve and was bid up to $152.00, so I would say the value falls some where between the two. NOTE: Apparently the .410 shotgun version brings better money......

11-12-2012, 06:59 PM	#6
nmckenzie Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sitka, Alaska Posts: 1,942	Re: Bicycle gun Why is "NOT ALLOWED" not allowed? No big deal really, just wondering.

11-12-2012, 07:23 PM	#7
Dougie-C Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3	Re: Bicycle gun THANKS, deadin i do appreciate the info. dougie c.

11-12-2012, 08:01 PM	#9
Dog Soldier V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Great Desert Posts: 154	Re: Bicycle gun These were not "bike" guns back in the 1960s. They were cheap survival rifles. That was in a time when many were digging Bunkers and joining militias. The F.I. Bronco was copied by other importers as well. I would not shoot one in .22 Mag. many of them fractured the chambers with .22 long rifle Ctgs. They were removed from the market place as they were not safe.