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Hi there As I said in my previous thread - I would post some pics of the gun if I bought it, so here they are. I am thrilled with the gun as it is like new and very nice to handle/ well balanced for a pump. My main gun is a BPS hunter which I shoot very well and is excellent on ducks but gets...

Can anybody tell me if there is any substance to the rumours I have heard that Ithaca M37s (12g) made in the mid 70's are poorer quality compared to M37's of other vintages and if so why? The reason I ask is that I am thinking about buying one which is made in 1976 that has apparently fired...

Hi there Does anyone have any useful tips on how to tell how much use a rifle has had? I have heard dropping a projectile (same calibre as rifle) into the muzzle end of barrel is one way and that if the rifling is still good the projectile will not drop past the crown? Also on a rem 700 jeweled...

Hi there I have recently swapped a weatherby vanguard for a Remington 700 25-06 and was wondering if anyone could help me with its approximate age and value and what model it is? Serial no: 64395xx It also has stamped on the barrel below the company and place of manufacture a 21 digit...

Hi there I recently bought an old Winchester Cooey model 710 in 308W (here in NZ $450 - about $290 US). You don't see many of them around over here and the rifle stock is very plain. I'm told the action is the "pre 64 type" and that they are supposed to be very good. Is this true and if so why...

Hi there Looking for info on A.B.Stiga - Verken rifles, in particular the buffalo model in 30-06. One has come up for sale locally - cheap - which fits my budget, but I have never heard of this make before. Were they a quality rifle etc. I'm pretty sure they are Swedish. Any help appreciated...

Hi there I have recently picked up a miroku side by side shotgun, 12 guage, 28inch bbl choked imp cyl & full, it has double triggers and extractors. I think in the States this is known as a Charles Daly model 500? Anyway the gun is in very good condition and is destined to become my upland game...

Hi there I have recently picked up a Miroku (I think known as Charles Daly model 500 in the States) side by side, 12guage double trigger with extractors and 28inch bbls and choked imp cyc and full. The gun is in very good condition and I plan to use it for pheasant and quail. (currently using...

Firstly as a new member I'd like to say what great and well run forums. The wealth of information is fantastic and has proved very useful. I recently went down the path of replacing my 3 inch interchoke 870 Wingmaster with a Browning BPS. I am a pump action fan after years of shooting with...