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I'm tring to determine the age of a Winchester Model 1897 12 ga. shotgun. I seem to recall there was a website that you could input the serial number and it would responded with a date range of when that specific gun was manufacture. Does this ring a bell with anyone?

Thinking of buying a Henry .17HMR and would appreciate comments from those who own or have fired this rifle.

Oneounceload: Your point is valid and I would agree if I hadn't taken the shotgun to three differnt stores for evaluation, only one of which was what I'd considered a big box store. Short of having the proper equipment to check it myself, which I don't, at some point one doesn't have...

Oneounceload - It isn't wise to assume. This shotgun to Cabela's and two other gunshops in an effort to identify it. The gun was checked by what I understood to be individuals with training and experience in evaluating such weapons. The report from all three was that the gun was safe to fire...

Trying to identify this shotgun. Any suggestions on how to do so would be appreciated. No serial number or manufacturer name stamped on the barrels. Says Krupp Essen but that's just the German steel used for the barrels. Purchased at an estate auction where no details were available. It is...

MCDONL - Thanks for the heads up. I still have the stock, of course, and the rear adjustable sight mechanism is still in place on the rifle as is the forward sight. What I want to do is see if a scope can be installed without compromising the iron sights so they can still be used if the...

I have a 7,62x54 Russian rifle that I got for nothing. I've removed the bayonet and had it's mount machined off. I've also put it in a composite stock. Really like the way it's turned out and being able to retain the iron sights, however, I would also like to mount a scope on it. Can...

Just solved my problem with attaching photos so thought I'd add one of my gun collection. Plus two more that aren't shown.

With all the back and forth and varing opinions, I thought I'd check with a guy who makes his living as an Alaskan bear hunting guide. Following is his comment: "A 338 or a 375 is the most popular Bear rifle in Alaska. If you're hunting interior grizzly a .338 is great." Since I already...

Thanks to all who have responded. I didn't mean to triggeer a "masculinity" debate and feel I should probably explain a bit. I had the opportunity to purchase a US Model 1917 Remington that have been rebarreled to a .375 WBY magnum. It also had a new stock and with the price being only...

Any opinions on laminate stocks versus those made of solid walnut? Are they as durable? So far only have solid but have seen some very nice looking laminates.

Thanks to all for their thought provoking comments. Just to clarify, I'm not trying to limit myself to just one weapon. I currently have 24 different rifles and shotguns in various calibers including a .50 muzzle loader, 44-40, .243, 7.62x54, 30-30, 6mm, 7mm REM MAG and a .375 WBY caliber...

I'm trying to decide the best option for North America hunting as in anything and everything from the Alaska grizzly bear to the Missouri white tail. I've read a number of posts on the internet and thought I'd raise it here to see if there might be a general concensus on what caliber would...

Anybody familiar with Numrich Arms? I've got a .22 pump rifle that has this stamped on the top of the octogon barrel. Below that it say WIN '90. It also has Winchester stamped on the trigger guard where it extends into the stock. I only spent a couple of hunderd to buy it and was wondering...

I have a model 700 in the 6mm caliber. I can personally say that the problem does exists and has happen with this rifle on three separate occassions. I called Remington to ask where the closest authorized repair center was located. When I explained what the problem was, I was asked to send...

Curious, and pardon my ignorance, but why would cocking on opening or closing be a significant issue? If the rifle can't be fired until the bolt is fully closed, what difference would it make? I would think it wouldn't matter as long as the weapon is cocked and ready to fire at the same time...

.375 Weatherby Photos Including some photos.

I've done a bit more examining and have removed the scope mounts. Under the forward mount it says "US MODEL OF 1917 REMINGTON" plus the serial number. So the question now is even though it has .375 WBY stamped in the barrel and the clasic Weatherby stock, is it really a Weatherby or is it...

.375 Weatherby Not familiar with the Southgate Weatherby. How would I determine if this is or isn't the case. Just FYI, I took it to Cabela's for a quick check after buying it and they offered me $550. Think I'm going to hang on to it for a bit since I'm planning to go bear hunting in...

There are also markings on the top of the barrels. One has "TRIER" and the other has "GEBR. SCHMITZ" There is actually engraving on just about every metal surface, including the screw heads.