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16533 - Remington Number 4 Rolling Block Rifle
9/28/2021
Joe Ashville Ohio USA

Maker: Remington, Model: ?, Caliber: .32, Barrel Length: 23 716, Finish: Long Gun - Blue, SN: 143899

Markings:
Rolling block action octagon barrel Remington Arms Co. Ilion N.Y. on top of barrel steel butt plate

Question:
Id like to know the year of manufacture the caliber and what kind of ammunition can be used

Answer:
Joe- Thanks for the photos, they help a lot. You have a Remington Number 4 rolling block rifle. About 50,000 of these were made circa 1890-1933 and the 24 inch octagon barrel was pretty much the standard configuration for the .32 rimfire version, and a 22.5 inch barre on the smaller calibers. These were Remington`s smallest and lightest rolling block rifles. The takedown version (like yours with the takedown screw on the side) did not start until after 1900. My best guess on date of manufacture would be circa 1910-1930. If it was made after 1921 there should be a date code (2 or 3 letters) on the left side of the barrel, and you might be able to figure out the date using the info on the Remington Society of America site:

https://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/

These were also made in several rimfire calibers- .22 short, long and long rifle; .25 Stevens, .32 short and .32 long.

I am not sure if the .32 caliber rifles were all chambered with long chambers, to fire EITHER .32 shor or .32 long rimfire, or if some had short chambers and others long chambers. Unfortunately, rimfire ammunition in obsolete calibers like .25, .30 and .32 is not available in shooting quantities, so the guns are pretty much wall hangers. Yours looks like a nice example. Hope that helps. John Spangler

16532 - Mannlicher Schoenauer Rifle
9/25/2021
David Kanab Utah US

Maker: Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer, Model: 1950, Caliber: 7X57, Barrel Length: 23 5860 CM, Finish: Long Gun - Blue, SN: 5108

Markings:
Scope Hensholdt Wetzlier Ziel-Dialyt 2 34 X Serial 14492

Question:
The owners manual for this rifle and the carbine is available online from Steyr. It says that the rifle and carbine were available in multiple calibers 6.5 X 54 M. Sch .270 30-06 7X57 7X64 8X57JS and 9.3X62. Questions Can you say how many of these carbines and rifles were made How many of each how many each caliberOnline forums say that early carbinesrifles were made using receivers left over from WWII manufacturing of the K98. These are distinguished by a slot for an ammunition clip. My rifle is one of these. Can you say how many riflescarbines were made from left over military receiversThe same forums say that the scope included with my rifle is probably also left over from those made for the German army. Can you shed any more light on this assertion Also 2 X is to me a curious power for a scope. Any idea why it was chosen

Answer:
Sorry David, we cannot help with that one. We know nothing about the excellent quality Mannlicher Schoenauer rifles and have enough trouble just spelling it right. There is a Mannlicher Collectors Association where smart people hang out who would know the answers.

As far as the scope power, it seems that most European hunting is done at much shorter ranges, and in the mid-20th century it was even customary in the U.S. for many hunting scopes to be 2.5 power. Hunters were marksmen and pretty decent shots and capable of hitting things at moderate ranges. I get the feeling that a lot of today`s hunters use higher power scopes so they can see stuff at distances well beyond the range they can actually hit anything.

You undoubtedly have a fine rifle, Enjoy, but we cannot tell you anything at all about it. John Spangler

16531 - Old Shotgun
9/21/2021
Ryan Columbia Tennessee

Maker: Unknown, Model: Shotgun, Caliber: 12 Gauge, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: Shotgun (Non-Military) - Don`t Know, SN: UNKNOWN

Markings:
We found a shotgun behind a wall in our house that was made in the 1930s. I am not sure how old the gun is but its in great shape. I have photos and so on just looking for a little help and guidance. Thank you for your time.

Question:
Looking to find out the year model if possible.

Answer:
Our main focus at FineOldGuns.com (OldGuns.net) is military firearms. We sometimes list sporting shotguns for sale in our catalogs but we do not have a lot of interest in collecting them and are by no means experts in this field. There are several dealers listed on our links page that specialize in shotguns who would be able to give you a better answer to your question. Marc

16529 - Marlin Prices In New Zealand
9/18/2021
Paul New Zealand

Maker: Marlin, Model: 92, Caliber: ?, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: Long Gun - Blue, SN: 398570

Question:
HelloI was wondering how much this gun would be worth.

Answer:
Paul- We really don`t know that much about Marlin values, and with the limited information provided would be just barely able to make a wild guess. But, values in New Zealand are probably much different than in the U.S. so that guess would be of no use at all for you. There are some gun collectors in NZ, and they would be in a much better position to provide a useful answer. John Spangler

16526 - 540XR Question
9/14/2021
Scott Bradenton. florida USA

Maker: Remington, Model: 540XR, Caliber: .22lr, Barrel Length: 27 14, Finish: Long Gun - Blue, SN: 1257399

Markings:
Rifle has been heavily modified with custom 27 14 barrel that looks like a running boar profile Steyr rear sight target front sight extremely light trigger stippled hand grip area bedding 2 alum. pillers and the bolt has been reworked with a tight lockup and custom handle. Stock is a heavy Remi with rail.

Question:
Can anyone give me a rundown and history on the 540 XR Any old reviews What can I expect on range day Good source for parts if needed It has no markings except for the serial number. Any help is appreciated. Its a mystery.

Answer:
Scott- Sounds like a nice rifle with some quality custom work done to it. However, we know absolutely nothing about the Remington 540 rifles, so cannot help. John Spangler

16528 - Winchester 52
9/11/2021
Mark Berthoud Colorado

Maker: Winchester, Model: 52 .22 Long Rifle, Caliber: .22, Barrel Length: 26, Finish: Long Gun - Blue, SN: 61573. B

Question:
What year was this gun manufactured please.Thank you.

Answer:
Mark- WInchester Model 52B serial number 61573 was made in 1940. These were the premier .22 target rifle made in the years before WW2, and were still highly prized even after the 52C with an improved trigger appeared in the 1950s. They were made with standard, heavy and bull weight barrels with the great ``Marksman`` style stock for target use, and also in a lighter ``Sporter`` model with a different stock.

They are still great shooters. John

16527 - Msdeal Shotgun
9/7/2021
Allen and Connie atkins va 24311 usa

Maker: Msdeal, Model: 410 Shot Gun, Caliber: 410, Barrel Length: 28, Finish: Shotgun (Non-Military) - Blue, SN: C0459

Question:
I bought this gun and I need to find the fore arm sleeve and hardware. I need the stock and a diagram on repairing it . Any help and ideas would be helpful. Thank-you.

Answer:
Allen - I have never heard of a ``msdeal`` brand shotgun and there is no entry in my database for the brand. This shotgun is probably one of a huge number made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and sold through various retail outlets. This type of firearm falls into the category of ``old guns`` that no one seems to be interested in as shooters, but collectors do not want them either. Generally these were basic inexpensive simple guns which sold at modest prices and still have little interest or value on market today. On the retail market they usually sell in the $25-125 range depending on condition and general appearance for use as a ``wall hanger`` over a fireplace.

You may try taking the shotgun to a gunshow and look for dealers who have similar items on their tables, maybe one of them will be able to recognize what you have. Good luck, Marc

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