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Relatively new to reloading and am curious if cases from remanufactured ammo can be reloaded and whether it is advisable to do so. I have about 50 remanufactured, once-fired (by me) .44mag cases that pass initial inspection and show no signs of non-reloadability. Curious of some more...

Looking to get an ID on this bayonet, I believe it to be for a German Gewehr 98 pattern rifle, but there seems to be several variations that don't quite look like this one when I search for Seitangewehr or gew98 bayonet. It's very long, more than 2ft overall length. Has a scabbard that appears...

A long time ago I inherited a large, diverse gun collection along with all kinds of ammunition and accessories to go with it. Most of the collection has been gone through already, but I still have some things that even I, in my now more than a decade of experience as a shooter, collector, and...

Hi guys, I'm building an AR15 and was hoping to go with more vintage-looking A2 setup, with the most important features being the classic A2 front sight paired with an A2 carrying handle. However, this particular build is going to require an adjustable gas block. I've built/assembled a couple...

I recently acquired an Ithaca model 51 featherweight. It's a semi-auto 20ga with a full choke barrel and 2+1 capacity, this model appears to be from the '80s. The gun is in great shape and doesn't appear to have any mechanical flaws. I haven't shot it yet but may test it out tomorrow. The...

As you probably know, chokes are fixed for these older A5s, and to switch them you need a different barrel. Most of the Belgian and Japanese barrels are interchangeable, some require minor fitting. I have a mid 1950s A5 that I use all the time, and love. I have the original full choke barrel and...

Hello, I wasn't sure where to post this but figured here would be most appropriate. I have accumulated a variety of live and spent shotshells over the years, many are very old and interesting but likely won't ever be shot, others are just run-of-the-mill new production. They vary in...

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this. I'm looking for a gunsmith to examine my vintage L.C. Smith 0 Grade with damascus barrels and tell me if it is structurally safe to shoot, as well as what types (and size) shotshells are appropriate, as my own research has produced some conflicting...

I acquired this SAA recently for next to nothing. I have done some homework on it and believe the S/N of 255, 6XX dates it to 1905 making it an early smokeless powder model. The S/N matches in three locations, the frame, the front of the trigger guard area and the bottom near the grips, but...

Hello, A friend made some serious mistakes and had a bit of a run-in with the law. He was charged with felony (class 4) drug possesion in Cook County, IL. However, since it was a small amount, he has never been in trouble before, and he qualified, the court allowed him to do "cook county...

I have a Smith & Wesson Mountain Gun .45 Colt. After recently shooting and carrying the gun around my summer home, I attempted to push the cylinder switch to unload it. The cylinder switch is completely stationary, and the cylinder will not eject/come out from the firing position. The hammer and...

I have a 1984ish Winchester M94 in .30-30 that was given to me a few years ago. Its a carbine with what I think is a "saddle ring". Its in very good condition, works properly, etc. I would like to determine a price value for it, and was having some trouble doing so, as there are so many...

Hello everyone, I have an Auto-Champion Mark III inline reloading press. I inherited this press (and several other presses) and am not into reloading. I unfortunately don't have the time for it, despite its advantages, so I am looking to put a price tag on this press. I don't know what...

Hello everyone, Just have a couple questions reguarding technicalities on a private sale. First off, let me start by saying that I'm in Illinois and that the scenario which I describe is legal, everyone is of proper age, we have FOID cards, etc. My grandfather is GIVING me some rifles from...

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! My dad bought me this American Tactical Imports pump shotgun. Nothing special but looks like a really nice home defence gun. I assembled it only to find out it does not cycle, there is a black "catch" that is preventing the bolt group from moving up to the...

Was at ye olde gun show the other day with my gramps and we came across a whole table of old Iver Johnsons. The notorious "safety automatic" revolvers were all in pretty rough condition and most had price tags under $200. My impression of these guns has always been "cheap" and my grandpa also...

Hello everyone, First off, I live in Illinois and don't know anything about concealed carry, other than the fact that my state (the only one) deprives me of that right. Now, If i am a resident of Illinois, is there any way I could carry a gun outside of the state, or in other states? Lets...

Hello everyone! Just here to get some opinions on my most recent gun show purchase. I noticed this 0 grade L.C. Smith and couldn't help but look at it numerous times. I'm a sucker for the old guns, the older the better in my case. It dates to 1898, has a damascus barrel and is very well used...

Hello everyone, Yup this is a gun show thread but I really need some opinions here. Debating whether or not to travel 90 miles to go to a gun show. Specifically the one in Princeton, IL. I've heard this show is the best one in Illinois and I really want to go to see what all the talk is about...

Hello everyone, Looked at a Rolling Block today at a local gun show just for fun and in hope of one day owning one. The one I looked at was in .43 Spanish, not the most common cartridge. The seller even said he would "include ammo" with the sale of the gun. Anyway, has anyone ever had any...