Hi: Based on information I got at this site quite a while ago, I finally got to a local gunshop. I asked for a Charles Daly Field Tactical Ramp Sight 12 G. shotgun 18 1/2" L. The young man who waited on me offered a Mossberg Mavrick #88 12G. 20" L as an alternative. This weapon is for home protection and will not see heavy field duty. Can any of you more knowledgeable folks comment? Thanks

I have recently had the honor of inheriting my Grandfathers rifle and shotgun. My grandfather was a veteran of the Marine Corps 1936-1942 and a major influence in my life, but i never knew about these guns and this has come to be the first time I have ever come into contact with them. I have a rifle Winchester Model # 69A 22 short, long and long rifle that is a bolt action and does have a clip that bottom loads. I also have a 410 shotgun single shot, with no serial numbers visible. the only marks are Springfield manufactured by J Stevens Arms Co. Chicopee Falls, Mass. Proof tested 410 and a small stamp on the right side of the barrel of the # 21 within a circle. I would never think of selling these, I just wanted to know a little more about each of these firearms and possible find out a date of production or any other useful information as well as value. Thanks to anyone that can help. Johnny