A firearm receiver drilled and tapped for a scope mount is not automatically worthless or unsafe. The modification may be a factory feature, a professionally…
A rifle or shotgun with a cloudy scope can look like a minor repair job, but the optic may be warning you about moisture, impact damage, or long-term storage…
A rifle with a melted, softened, blistered or warped synthetic stock needs more care than an ordinary second-hand firearm. Heat damage can affect the bedding…
A damaged or missing magazine can make an unwanted firearm seem incomplete, difficult to value or unsafe to handle. The important point is that the firearm…
A firearm with a firing pin stuck in the forward position must be treated as potentially loaded and capable of firing. The pin may be pressing against a…
When a relative who served as a police officer dies, the family may discover firearms, ammunition, holsters, safes, uniforms, or other police-related equipment…
A firearm with a custom paint job can be difficult to assess, especially when the coating covers much of the factory finish. The artwork may be decorative,…
A cleaning rod lodged in a rifle or shotgun barrel creates two separate problems: the firearm may be unsafe to handle, and its legal disposal still has to…
A trigger bar or transfer bar is a small but vital component inside most modern firearms, particularly semi-automatic pistols, revolvers, and lever-action…