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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I have been at the study of firearms and their use since my first issue of Field and Stream in 1962.At that time I was completely devoted to rifles, but over the years I have experienced the thrill of the hunt with handguns, shotguns and of course rifles. I moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico in 1972 and since I have taken numerous game and non-game animals with all firearms (cannons excluded)including blackpowder muzzleloading rifles,shotguns and handguns. My favorite handgun for large non-game animals, such as feral hogs, is my Uberti replica of a 1847 Colt Walker. Very heavy, but accurate.
Education/Credentials
I am a 1973 high school graduate. Junior and senior year I developed a class on Wildlife Depredation and Conservation of our Rocky Mountain states. My specialty was the brown bear.
Awards and Honors
New Mexico Hunter Safety Program Instructor 5 year award.
What do you like about this subject?
The opportunity to share my research with anyone wanting to learn.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Through constant research and hands on experience, I will feel more confident in my knowledge of firearms.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The firearms that they see, in museums or in person or actually own, will come to life and revolve around an important date in history.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
I want them to see the firearms as those they 'ALL' pray for in the Olympics to bring home the GOLD! To educate them in the none violent sport of shooting targets of paper with circles for bullseyes. To know that proffisciency with a firearm will help them be safe around guns.
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Recent Answers from Charles Gage
2009-10-18 age:
Hello Jonathan. Why do you say your Model 15 is Savage Arms built? One source states it as Stevens/Springfield Model 15/120. It was also manufactured between 1937 and 1971. Just goggle Savage/Stevens/Springfield
2009-10-13 Beretta model 96:
Hello Joe Rabe. I cut my teeth on a Beretta so I am very partial to the Model 96. The 96 doesn't always carry a letter distinction on the slide, thus the term '96'.It's as simple as a 'safety on a loaded
2009-10-10 ithaca model 37 12 gauge:
Hello Jason. The Ithaca model 37 pump shotgun is one of the finest ever manufactured. As I am aware, there are dozens of models available with prices from $400 to over $1,000. I suggest you do the research
2009-10-09 US Revolver 32 Cal. Top Break:
Hello John. Your US Revolver Co. Hammerless revolver was actually manufactured by Iver Johnson. These were made from 1910-1935. Us Revolver Co. called it the "Automatic Hammerless" and Iver Johnson called
2009-10-08 Western Field M850A:
Hello Cristin. First, the 22SHV-L-LR stands for the length of the bullet case. .22SHV being a Short-High-Velocity, Next in length is the .22 Long(it is also a high velocity) and the .22 Long Rifle(it is
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