Recent content by USCGKal

Will WD-40 or any of the gun cleaning solvents mess with the "aged" finish? I would hate to lose or discolor the receiver and barrel.

Thanks guys, I will see what I can figure out. I will blast it out first and then take it up to the guy I found that specializes in older firearms

I will probably take it to a gunsmith, its from the 50s, but is in real good shape. Just needs a good wipedown and some oil. Would like to have this firing both barrels, I am hoping there is something simple thats broke.

done that, no go. when i open and close the barrel, the left hammer will go back, but does not lock back. it does have spring tension on it.

I recently inherited a Stevens Model 311a 20g and it looks to be in pretty good condition. I just wanted to confirm one thing... The front trigger operates the right barrel, but when I pull the second trigger, nothing happens. I have pulled the stock off to inspect the inner workings and it...

just an update, I am finally moved in to the house here in VA and have dated this gun to 1909. I will get pictures up this weekend. Anyone know a good 1873 gunsmith in southern VA? this thing will need some work!

Low 6 seems to be my demise. 90% of my 24s were from low 6, but unfortunately I always get low six when I miss Low 1 and still get a 24.

I will definitely have some pictures in a month or so once I move back to VA. This is just one of a few old guns that I will have. Only other rifle is a Japanese rifle that I think is from WWII, has a bayonet

Thanks for the input so far. I will definitely find a good gunsmith to mess with this gun. I had no plans to "restore" this gun. I just wanted it to be a working original firearm. I am pretty sure it has sat in a closet since the 1970s

My father in law has a few guns that I will have my hands on in the next few months. The one that stands out is a 1873 Winchester which was owned by his great grandfather. He said that it was probably from the late 1800s early 1900s. Has an octagon barrel and is 32 caliber. The gun...

You can go EAA/USSG MP310. Russian gun. about 400-450 bucks. Built like a tank. I love my 12g 310, about 1500 rounds through it since August without a glitch.

my wife's 870 youth 20g kicks close to my 12g, especially with anything other than light target loads. if you do get a youth pump, try to get one with a heavier wood stock over a synthetic to help absorb a bit of the recoil, especially with waterfowl loads.

I think in regards to the express guns and the chamber issues, alot of the grief is being put on remington but more should be put on the ammo. Alot of people seem to steer towards the cheap "value shells" which I have seem jam in everything from express guns to $2k citoris. My 870 will not...

Hopefully remington honors their warranty or quality control with guns sold through walmart. Usually walmart gets the "junk". The goodyear tires they sell do not carry the same warranty as standard tires, the Fram filters are "light duty"... the list goes on

As long as it is not a Magnum model you should be good. My 30" magnum will not cycle the trap loads. But on the plus side, you dont have to go running around picking up shells, just hand cycle it and put it in your pocket. I dont use the 30" barrel, just keep it in the case and use my...