Does anyone know anything about the Colt 1851 Navy?
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Here is a picture:\n\nhttp://www.texasranger.org/dispatch/4/Graphics/Colt1851Navylg.jpg\n\nI have a brass frame replica of the Navy Colt. You will want one better than mine.\n\nThey are mostly found in .36 caliber, but sometimes in .44. They are not as strong a frame as the Army model, because they dont' have a top strap over the cylinder. If you are interested in the American War Between the States, the Navy Colt is a good one to have. \n\n North American Arms and Dixie Gunworks  have great reputations for replica historic firearms. There are enough links in this page to almost make you an expert in muzzle loaders: http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/shenandoah/Black_Powder.html\n\nIf you are new to shooting, I urge you to take a NRA Pistol Safety Course. I have taught these classes for years and you will have fun and you will be safe! \nhttp://www.nrahq.org/education/training/basictraining.asp\n\nProper care and feeding is too long for this forum, but it will be well covered in the NRA class if you take one. \n\nI presumed that you want a shooter -- if so, you will certainly use a replica. If you are a very serious collector you may end up owning an original. \n\nKeep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction! \n\nLeigh M\nNRA Instructor\nhttp://www.NWSafe.org
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Good evening Major,I'm a retired Sergeant in the U.S. Army, possibly at the same time as yourself,oh well.Man, our Country's have really put us lifers through some stuff HUH? Late December 1966,Kontoum Provence,Search & Destroy,monsoon, my Stevens & Savage 12 Ga. Pump shotgun lost a spring,an important spring,Ord. had to have the weapon to fix it. The only replacement weapon was a captured Kalishnikaugh,Model 47.I had that weapon five(5) days,it saw action twice,two good fire......the 47 was flawless,I didn't want to give it up when that hillbilly shotgun came back,it was and is the World's finest Gererilla warfare weapon......Sir.It's almost mid-night here, whatever time it is there Sir,I hope you're good!
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Sorry don't know but you might try asking in the eBay forums as many antique dealers hang out there...just keep in mind they may value it low becasue they want it so get more than one or two opinions. Also go to the public library near you and research it.\n\nHTH
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Try gunbroker.com. They have exellent forums for all kinds of firearms questions
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Well, I couldn't find much of anything, either, other than Hermitage Arms Co. (aka Hermitage Gun Co.) used various manufacturers to create their guns. So maybe the Stevens gun that you found was then remade for Hermitage? Sorry. Good luck!
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Try contacting Colt directly here,  http://www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/contact.asp
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I like the Ruger Red Label, they are not extremely overpriced and are a very attractive firearm, they have interchangeable chokes, and come in a variety of barrel lengths, gauges, and finishes, they also have straight stocks, if you prefer the English styled shotguns,
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nContrary to what many of the good people here believe, the .38 Special is an extremely accurate handgun/cartridge combination.  Power-wise, this cartridge leaves much to be desired.\n\nThe .38 Special has a very high accuracy potential. The .38 Special firing 148 grain hollow-based wadcutters is extremely accurate. This is the standard target shooters load for centerfire matches [50 yards slowfire, 25 yards timed fire, 25 yards rapid fire: all shot 1 handed]. The accuracy recipe that handloaders use is a 148 grain (hollow-base) wadcutter over 2.8 grains of "Bullseye" producing between 750 and 800 fps, and you can expect to group 10 shots into a cloverleaf no larger than 2" at 25 yards. This load is light recoiling, which allows the pistol to be controlled quite easily, lending to its accuracy!\n\nPremier target pistols have been made by the leading manufacturers. The best accuracy comes from target grade handguns chambered in .38 Special, not .357 Magnum. Premier target pistols by Colt included the Gold Cup National Match (in .38 Special/.38AMU; 5" barrel), the Colt Python (6" barrel), and the Colt Officer's Model Match (6" barrel). Premier Smith & Wesson target pistols include the Model 52 Master (.38 Special wadcutter only, 5" barrel only), and the Model 14 K-38 Masterpiece (6" barrel). All are extremely accurate pistols when fired with the .38 Special wadcutters. \n\nWhat the .38 Special lacks in power, it more than makes up for in accuracy and shot placement. Accuracy and controllability have made this round popular for over 100 years.
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I don't think that there's the value or interest in the Model 1917 to warrant anyone making a 'replica'. What you may have is a "sporterized" 1917. \n\nCheck out the specs here:\n\nhttp://www.surplusrifle.com/m1917/index.asp\n\n\nAlso go to the forums and ask under the 1917 section. Those guys know it all about your rifle. \n\n\nAlso, take a look at this pic. Does your rifle have this on it? \n\nhttp://upload4.postimage.org/1489245/photo_hosting.html\n\nIf it does it's a P1917 rifle. It was designed by the British armory at Enfield and made by contract to various US gun makers. When the US entered WWI, they didn't have enough 1903 Springfields to arm our soldiers so they adopted and used all the Enfields that US companies were making for the Brits. It was quite a good rifle for the time but Americans snobbishly looked down on it for it's British roots. They are gaining in collector value as long as they are unmodified. No wyhere near the price for a 1903 or even M1. Hard to put a value on it because it all depends on condition. $50 to $800 (for a perfect and rare specimen).
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If you have the serial numbers you can find out when the gun is made. I haven't found a single web site that will list all gun so you will have to search on the make/model. Some of the sites will mention what it is worth. \nWhat make/model is it?
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You have not really given enough info to answer.  What is its condition.   One way for you to find out is to go to library and look in the Blue Book Of Gun Values.
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http://www.surplusrifle.com/\n\nRead the info in the guns section, then go to the forums section and read through all the posts in the semi-auto section. \n\nThere are marks....letters and symbols stamped into the metal on the receiver and barrel. These will not only tell you the country of manufacture but the factory and year. Join the Surplus Rifle forums and post what you find, and pics if possible. Lots of helpful people there. \n\nFirst made by Russians, they were made by China, Albania, Yugoslavia, East Germany and probably more (never heard of Egypt making them though?)\n\nThe SKS is a great rifle capable of decent mid-range accuracy, rugged, easy to tear down and clean. DO NOT shy away from the cheap surplus ammo (OK, it's not cheap anynmore!). Ammo that is 'corrosive' just needs a quick cleaning at the range with a patch soaked in Windex, then a patch of oil. No worries, no problems, been doing it for two decades and no rust.
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You haven't given much info here so I'm going to assume it is a Standard grade Model 12,.... 28 or 30 in. full choke barrel, no vented rib. This was the most common configuration. \n\n\n70% condition...........$200\n80% .........................$250\n90% .........................$325\n95% .........................$350\n\nModel 12's are very collectible and if your gun is configured differently than what I've described, it could be much more valuable.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nYou provided all of the essential information. Unfortunately, Winchester (now DOA) does not offer product line production history like Remington or Browning. I have attached the link for Winchester authorized valuing services. \n\nFrom what I have seen, a Model 12 similar to yours is worth about $500 at a gun shop. Values vary based on how badly someone wants a Model 12!\n\nA good source of information, if you want to spend a day at the range, is go to a local trap club, where many experienced shooters (many of whom love Model 12s) will give you a realistic appraisal of your shotgun's value!\n\nGood luck!
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tattoo picture or just a pic and which one ? the colt in circle or just the colt?  you can click on the gun pics and enlarge it . on the colt autos page the Model 1903/08 Hammerless has a good colt pic on it.\n \n\n\nhttps://www.americaremembers.com/Products/CLISTRE/CLISTRE.asp\n\nhttp://www.coltautos.com/default.asp
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You'll have to buy a book or get it appraised. Here's a link that'll help:\n\nhttp://www.gundealersonline.com/appraisers.asp
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It's a Montgomery Wards / Western Auto Stores rifle. There's no collector interest at all - strictly a shooter with value based on its condition but somewhat less than the "parent" gun it's copied from.  If it has a solid top and ejects through an opening in the right side of the receiver it's a (more-or-less) Marlin 336 and if it ejects through the top of the receiver it's a (more-or-less) Winchester 94. Value of either in very good condition is probably no more than $200 - perhaps a bit less.  Hope this helps.