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Auguste Francotte Percussion Back-Action Greatcoat or Traveling Pistols

These Auguste Francotte percussion back-action greatcoat or traveling pistols, dated approximately 1850 and at 80 percent condition are valued between $700 and $800 for the the pair.

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Muzzleloaders

Czech Jaeger-Style Percussion Muzzleloader in Carbine Length

This Jaeger-style percussion muzzleloader in carbine length dates from 1840 to 1850 and was made by Gloeckner in Neustadt a Czech maker of possible Germanic descent. The plain design points to its use as a no-nonsense hunting piece.

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Rifles

Spencer Carbine: Suggestions on How to Properly Restore

When restoring a Spencer Carbine, let "less is more" be your guide. Disassemble carefully, avoid all power tools and sanding, and keep things simple with oiling and elbow grease.

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Rifles

Spanish Model 1943 Mauser Short Rifle Bears Coat of Arms

The Spanish Model 1943 Mauser Short Rifle was manufactured by Fabrica de Armas La Coruna and is a variant of the German K98k Mauser.

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Rifles

.505 Gibbs Rifle Brass 'H H' Headstamp: Maker and Quality Info Sought

This .505 Gibbs brass, used in belt-felt .50 caliber rifle ammunition, is headstamped "H H." Do any Guns & Ammo readers know the origin of the stamp?

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Handguns

Mauser Standard Conehammer C.96 Broomhandle Pistol: What's It Worth?

This Mauser Standard “Conehammer” C.96 “Broomhandle” pistol has a matching holster/shoulder stock, its original leather and a box of original ammo. The assembly doubles the value, bringing it to $4,000.

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Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 30 in .32 Long Hand Ejector Revolver: What's It Worth?

The Smith & Wesson Model 30, known as the 32 Hand Ejector revolver, chambered in .32 Long, came in three barrel lengths and with either a round or square butt. This one at 70 percent condition is valued at $295.

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Handguns

The First Webley: Preeminent English Revolver

Though initially overshadowed by other makes, in time Webleys would become the preeminent English revolvers.

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Handguns

Forehand & Wadsworth Five-Shot Pocket Revolver: What's It Worth?

Forehand & Wadsworth manufactured a large number of single-shot and revolving cartridge arms beginning in 1871 following the death of the owners' father-in-law, gunmaker Ethan Allen.

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Rifles

Colt-Burgess Lever-Action Rifle: What's It Worth?

The Colt-Burgess lever-action rifle was manufactured from 1883 to 1885. It was an attempt to take advantage of the lever-action rifle market then dominated by Winchester.

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Rifles

Gun Room: Is This Krag-Jorgensen U.S. Model of 1898 a Conversion to a Philippine Constabulary Rifle?

This Krag-Jorgensen U.S. Model of 1898, .30-40 Krag, but with an 1899 Carbine serial number and a cartouche dated 1901, is an anomaly. Find out how.  

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Handguns

Gun Room: Type 14 Nambu 8mm Pistol: What's Its History and Value?

This Type 14 Nambu pistol was made in Japan and brought home by a U.S. infantry captain. Condition is poor, but it still holds collector interest.

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