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GCH

U.S.
Available
I CAN answer questions related to defensive use of firearms, tactics, prudent modifications of firearms, utility of certain types of firearms. My greatest knowledge is in the area of handguns. PLEASE READ BEFORE SENDING QUESTIONS: I CAN NOT identify antique guns or those that are old and out-of-production. I CAN NOT tell you the value of your firearms. I CAN NOT tell you the history of your guns. I CAN NOT supply information about cheap, inherently unsafe firearms (e.g. Jimenez, Jennings, Lorcin).

Rick Gore

U.S.
Available
I can answer most general questions about handguns (no value or history). Firearms Instructor for over 25 years. Specific knowledge on Glock and Colt 1911s models. -----------------------NO VALUE OR HISTORY QUESTIONS PLEASE----------------

Dave Nyce

U.S.
Available
I have been an NRA certified pistol instructor for over 15 years. Was a pistol team captain in Pennsylvania for 5 years. Had a carry permit in PA, now have one in NC. I am a NC certified CCW (concealed carry of weapons) instructor. Also hunt using handgun, rifle, shotgun, bow and arrow, muzzleloader. I can answer questions on safety and shooting skills, recommend types of equipment (but not specific model numbers or prices), and answer questions on shooting competitions and hunting. Sorry, please don't ask me about the price or value of guns or other equipment, manufacture date, how to repair, how to get parts, or to provide any info on antiques.

Bob H.

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/10/2009
I have been involved with firearms since 1976. I am currently an NRA Life Member and Certified Instructor for Pistol, Reloading, and Range Safety Officer. I am licensed to carry a concealed firearm in over 30 states. I can answer most questions on a wide variety of firearms topics including:
  • advanced handgun topics including action types, selecting the right gun and ammunition for your needs, best places to purchase, how to find good quality training, where and how to practice, marksmanship programs, self defense, home defense, and concealed carry issues


  • basic topics for rifles, shotguns, and reloading


  • selecting and using accessories such as holsters, targets, range devices, cleaning products, storage cases, gun safes, replacement parts, upgrades, etc.


I will not answer questions about gun history, current or future gun values, or detailed legal questions. For these questions please see the Blue Book of Gun Values by S. P. Fjestad, contact the manufacturer of the firearm, or contact a qualified local attorney.

Paul Edward Zukowski

On Vacation
returns 12/10/2009
Shooting. You can ad me as an advisor on Trap, Skeet, Small bore rifle, large bore rifle, and servicerifle competetition. I can also give advice on equipment, how to begin etc.

Charles Gage

U.S.
Maxed Out
I can answer questions dealing with firearms and their development due to western expansion. I can answer most questions about any firearms of the world manufactured after the Civil War(1868 - present. I can offer safety warnings about these. I can offer opinions and the reasons behind these.

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2009-11-21 J. Stevens & Co, flip down barrel:

Hello Brent. This has been a very difficult firearm to pinpoint. I came up with two candidates. The first is the J.Stevens "Vest Pocket Pistol". The barrel length, however, is only 2 3/4". It is chambered

2009-11-19 Rohn 38 crome 6 shooter:

Hello Leon. First my condolence to you and the loss of your father. Lost mine last January. Now, your Western style revolver Model RG63 was also manufactured in .22 caliber. The RA-HM revolvers, along

2009-11-16 Savage 22 pump:

Hello John. Your Savage rifle is a model 1909. It was manufactured from 1909 to 1915. Some call it a model 1906 due to the patent date of Dec 25,1906, but Savage did not make a model 1906. Yes, it is a

2009-11-15 12 Gauge Shotgun:

Hello David. Your shotgun was most likely made by the W.H. Davenport Firearms Company for the hardware store of Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Mo. It would have been manufactured between 1891

2009-11-14 Value and parts for Savage 30 series B:

Hello Bryan. Condition has everything to do with the value placed on most Savage firearms. Your Model 30 series B is one of these. There is not a real collectors value on this model shotgun. There were

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