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16598 - Belgian Revolver
7/30/2022
Robin

Maker: American Settle, Model: ?, Caliber: ?, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: ?, SN: ?

Question:
My friend have a very old revolver its says The American settler and in the drum i kan se a stamp with L.G with a crown and som nther stamples.. can you give some information on it.. lika how old.. whats the price becouse i think its from 1910 och something.. thanks for your help

Answer:
Robin - the LG with a crown is part of the Belgian proofmark with ELG and a crown. The exact maker is unknown, but these were obviously intended for the export trade, especially the American market. Your guess on the date is probably pretty close, but I would guess morel ike 1880-1910. Value is minimal as few people collect these, and they are NOT SAFE to shoot withmodern ammunitin, they were marginallysafe when new, with ammo from that period. Hope that helps. John Spangler.

16599 - Chrome Remington Rand
7/23/2022
Gale

Maker: Remington Rand, Model: 1911A1, Caliber: 45, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: Chrome, SN: 1509869

Question:
I am writing to you because I have a friend that recently came into possession of an heirloom M1911A1, Constructed by Remington Rand Inc., Syracuse, NY. The Serial Number is 1509869. It appears to be chrome, however, there appears to be leftover bluing on the lower foremost portion of the slide. If there is anything you can tell me about this weapon I would be very much obliged.

Answer:
Gale, when World War II broke out the US military knew that the Colt could not meet the demand for the Model 1911A1 so the Ordnance Department contracted with four other manufacturers to make this pistol. The four were Singer Sewing Machine Company, Remington Rand Typewriter Company, Ithaca Firearms Company, and Union Switch and Signal Company. Of the four Remington Rand made the most, nearly one million. Remington Rand pistols were considered by the military to be built to the tightest tolerances, this is why the Army used their frames to create National Match pistols in the 1960`s.

This pistol was made in 1943 by Remington Rand. 1911A1 pistols are getting hard to find and examples that have the original finish and are in good condition can be quite rare and valuable for collectors. Unfortunately chrome is not the original finish and there is not much collector interest in these pistols if they have been modified in any way. Demand for a chromed pistol will come as a shooter and it will depend greatly upon how well it shoots and how good that it looks, probably in the $500 to $600 range. Marc

16597 - Rohm Rg23
7/16/2022
James Edison georgia usa

Maker: Rohm, Model: Rg23, Caliber: 22, Barrel Length: 1, Finish: Handgun - Blue, SN: T761965

Markings:
Mod rg23Cal 22lrRg indMiami fl

Question:
Can you date this revolver for me.please if possible. Thank you.

Answer:
James, Rohm GmbH, of Sontheiml Brenz, W. Germany. manufactured cheap (Saturday night special) type revolvers for sale in the U.S. in the late 1950's and early 1960' s prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Values for these firearms are in the $50 range. Marc

16596 - Winchester 61 Date And Value
7/9/2022
Paul The Villages Fl. United States

Maker: Winchester, Model: 61, Caliber: 22LR, Barrel Length: 23 12, Finish: Long Gun - Blue, SN: 156150

Markings:
22SLor LR

Question:
What year was it manufactured and what is estimated value

Answer:
Paul, the Winchester 61 is one of my favorite firearms. The last time that my son and I went plinking, I let him try out the 61 from my personal collection. He liked it so much that I decided to try to get a 61 for him for a Christmas present. I searched for a nice 61 in suitable condition at several gunshows and finally found one that was a good candidate, although the price was a little higher than I wanted to pay. While I was making up my mind about the price, I set the gun back down on the seller`s table and someone else purchased it right out from under me! It seems that there is a lot of demand for Winchester 61 rifles in good condition at a fair price. Needless to say, I was a little dismayed about loosing the rifle after searching for one for so long, and with the Christmas deadline approaching fast, but that is the way it goes at a gunshow. If you put something down, it is fair game for someone else. I turned around to resume my search and noticed another 61 sitting on a table just across the isle. This rifle was in even better condition than the one that I had just missed out on, and it was the more desirable model with the groves in the receiver for mounting a scope. When I asked the price, I was amazed to find that it was $75 less than the rifle that I had just missed out on. I had learned my lesson, I did not haggle this time or set the rifle down, I just got out my money and FFL, and made the purchase.

Winchester manufactured about 342,000 Model 61 rifles between 1932 and 1963, the Winchester Collectors Manufacture Date web page at https://winchestercollector.org/dates/ indicates that your rifle was manufactured in 1950. The 61 was a hammerless version of the Model 62 and it was offered with a round or octagon barrel in a variety of chamberings. Some rifles could chamber .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle cartridges interchangeably, others were chambered specifically for the .22 Short, .22 LR or .22 WRF rounds only. The tubular magazine beneath the barrel would hold 14 to 20 rounds depending on the cartridge. Values for Winchester Model 61 rifles range from around $200 to well over $1000 depending on condition and configuration. Marc

16595 - Wondering The Value Of A Family Heirloom Gun
7/2/2022
Bet

Maker: Over Johnson, Model: ?, Caliber: 32, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: ?, SN: ?

Question:
We have an Over Johnson 32 caliber, blue steel, hammerless, 6-shot revolver that my father had. We have a serial number and he wrote that the last patent was 1893. Can you give us some idea of its value

Answer:
I would expect to find ones matching your description offered at a gun show at prices around $50-125 depending on condition. My father had a similar gun, and I ended up selling to a dealer for $75.00.

These take .32 S&W Short cartridges, which are hard to get, and most were made for the earlier black powder loads and it is not recommended to shoot modern smokeless ammo in them, so there is little interest among shooters. Collectors like them if they are in better condition grades. John

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