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Win model 55 My Standard catalog of Firearms show a value of, Exc- $400, VG- $350, Good- $225, Fair-$150. I couldn't find it in the George Madis, Winchester Book. I have never seen this gun, and I think you got a great deal. After you repair the stock, it will be a real winner. Congrats!

I qualified with M1 in training, and then with M14 when I was on active duty. I wish I knew how many rounds I fired with those rifles. I then was weapons qualification officer and No earplugs from the Army. No real hearing test ( whisper test) when I was discharged. They said my hearing was...

I was weapons qualification Officer for our unit 1964-66 and was not given earplugs by the Army. I was told to use cotton. I can attest to how it feels to have a noise induced hearing loss (60+ decibel loss in the 4000-6000 frequencies.) I also have tinnitus that rings so loud that sometimes I...

Loudest gun I have experienced I got to shoot a 458 Win Mag built for elephant hunter with 20" barrel. It was the loudest sporting gun I ever fired. Being the weapons qualification officer in my unit, I shot many rounds thru all of our weapons. It probably was the 105mm recoiless rifle (tank...

I was watching CNN today and saw a discussion that sounded like the Govt wants to ban lead bullets. There were 2 guys one pro and the other con. The fellow who was pro lead ban said that water fowlers were happy with the lead ban for water fowl hunting. Did I hear this right, or did I dream...

I own several Rem 1100's in 12 and 20 ga, also a number of Win 12's in both ga + 2 m42 (410) Wins. I have never used any of these in a defensive situation, but if I needed to, I wouldn't hesitate to use either the auto's or the pumps. I have fired 1,000's of rounds thru both with no reliability...

I'm not questioning your right to carry where you want, but I'm glad I have not felt the need to pack heat at the beach.

Maybe I have my head in the sand, but I am 70 years old, and I've never felt threatened at any of the beaches I ever visited. If I thought I needed a gun, I just wouldn't go to the beach.

If I had been given a gun by my Grand Dad, it would be priceless!

I bought a model 788 in about 1966 ( for $75) that is still one of my favorite guns. I don't shoot it much anymore, but it is a really accurate .222. I hope my young'uns will enjoy it someday. ps- I also have an older Sako with a bull barrel in .222 that is a real tack driver, but not as...

A guide that I fished with in AK who also guided Bear trips told me about a bear he killed the previous year. He emptied his bear rifle into the bear's chest at close range, then emptied his 44 mag revolver and the bear fell at his feet after the last shot from his revolver. I think the revolver...

Time from Atl airport to Rome is about 90 minutes, unless there is a wreck on I-75. Take 75 north to Cartersville, then follow the signs to Rome. The Forum is downtown. The last show I attended there had some milsurps. I went for Antiques so I was a little disappointed. Hopefully you will have a...

My 03A4 had a 4 groove barrel. I had an o3A3 that had a 2 groove barrel and it shot really well. I had iron sights on that gun, so I didn't get the small groups that I got with the o3A4, but it shot some 1 1/2" groups with the iron sights. I just wonder how well the 03A4 would have shot with a...

Mine was a 1903A4 Springfield I bought from DCM in 1965 for $12. I made a sporter with a Fajen stock and a cheap Tasco scope, had it blued by a friend and it was a real shooter. I could shoot 100yd groups of 1/2- 3/4" from a rest with no problems. I got the itch for a Ruger Model1 in 22/250...

I have a Win Model 12 20 ga made in 1913. Somebody tried to blue it and it turned out bluish, purplish, redish. That "blue" job just ruined a neat old gun. I would oil it down and enjoy that old look. On the wood, I would try to steam the dents out, lightly sand it and oil finish it to a...

Who should we be voting for based on their view of gun owners rights?

I was told one time that if "I feared for my life" It would be a good shot in Ga. They did say if I shot the varmit outside to pull him into the house.

If it's not stolen, hell yes!

Did you ever try covering your left eye? My father in law tried this and it helped his shooting.

Knowing the characters on the show, it sure wouldn't be them. I suspect that they would think it would be such an honor to be "on the air" that no one would object to cleaning up their mess. What if the expert had screwed up and blown up that fine piece?