The value of a J Stevens 22 cal nickel finish tip-up pistol is between $200 and $500 depending on its condition. These guns are easy to conceal but provide little firepower.
No. Pure nickel is not suitable for the manufacture of a firearm. Certainly, some alloys that contain nickel are good-- like stainless steel.
Browning never made a nickel finish Sweet 16. They did however have a SAC model that had a chrome finish. Other guns that have a silver look to them are polished steel and usually a high grade gun which includes detailed engraving in most cases. It is recommended that you have a gun shop appraise the gun to be sure that it is a special edition or custom gun versus an aftermarket job. If the gun in question had an aftermarket nickel finish applied to it, it could devalue the gun. Get the appraisal for identification.
It does not rust.
It's simply a non-glossy finish.
Most police sidearms have a black or deep blue ("blue steel") finish, although some are made of stainless steel. Rarely, an officer might carry a gun with a nickel finish, which looks like bright chrome.
To make them pretty and to resist corrosion.
If you are refering to the model 1907 auto pistol in 32ACP these guns are valued at between 100 dollars for a gun with 60% original finish remaining up to 550 dollars for a fine example with nearly 100% finish remaining.You could also add a premium for a nickel finish to the gun.
Carbon steel guns are usually blued to protect from rust. Stainless guns are left as is.
Yes, he was VERY good with guns!
ABOUT $500 to $700. For collector's guns, markings and finish will drive the price, along with any original paperwork (such as capture papers)
First your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 62 was made in the year 1942.The model 62 was never produced by Winchester with a Nickel plated finish from the factory.These gallery guns were used through out the country at circus,s and thats where the term gallery gun comes from(shooting galleries).at some point in time a circus owner or private individual had your model 62 nickel plated.