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Over 40 years of appraisal and evaluation experience.

Over 40 years of appraisal and evaluation experience.
The Firing Line is an existing firearms business established in 1983. The Firing Line does not maintain a retail sales outlet, but offers Quality Firearms appraisals and evaluations for insurance and estate planning purposes. In-state and out-of-state transfers of firearms are also provided.
Pistol-smithing services including complete assembly and dis-assembly and Ultrasonic cleaning and lubrication using the Quandrex Series System.
Proper short and long term firearms storage services are also available.

Formal Appraisals are available for insurance and estate purposes. Photo documentation with certification of values provided.

Evaluations are for those times you wish to establish a value of a firearm for your own knowledge and use. Expecially helpful prior to trade or sale.

We offer in and out of state transfers of firearms. Whether to or from another dealer, we handle all the paperwork exchange. When shipping, all firearms are carefully packaged with necessary documentation and are shipped with both insurance and tracking information.
We will also handle all of your online auction purchases and sales. Effective 10/10/2024, transfer fees including the NYS background check fees for firearms start at $ 35.00 including tax for a firearm.

We offer both short and long term storage of firearms. For those times when you may be moving, relocating, or awaiting approval of a license or supplement. You also have an option for storage in lieu of a local law enforcement agency. We can also coordinate transfer from most local police agencies if they are holding your firearms.

The Firing Line offers basic pistol smithing services including parts installation. trigger services, including parts repair and replacement. Functioning services are also provided.
We work with a network of reputable and qualified individuals and can recommend specialists in long gun repair, engraving, stock replacement and parts fabrication if needed.
NOTE: We no longer provide machining services but can suggest other gunsmith's that do.

In addition to providing some ammunition, The Firing Line will also handle your online ammunition purchases. As of 09/13/2023, transfers fees for ammunition will be $ 6.00 including tax per background check regardless of quantity.
You will not find our shop location or address listed on this site. as we no longer operate or maintain a walk-in retail sales outlet.
We do however maintain a fully functional shop for the professional services we offer to shooters, competitors, and firearms enthusiasts in Dutchess County, New York and its contigious counties.
By appointment only




High Standard Model 106; Supermatic Citation. This is a one owner gun and has two magazines. .22lr. Some discoloration on barrel flat from handling. No corrosion. A good shooting target pistol.
$ 450.00

1871-1971 NRA Centennial SAA in wooden display box. .45LC. 6 inch Blued barrel, case color frame. NRA seal inserted in Walnut Grips. Unfired. As new.
$ 2,400.00

Brand new in-box XD-9. 4 inch, 2 magazines. Complete package includes holster, mag holder, and loader.
$ 450.00

High Standard Supermatic
.22lr, with both 4 1/4 and 6 3/4 barrels. Has take down lever for quick barrel swap. Barrels have filler strips. Longer barrel incorporates a muzzle break on sides of front sight. Adj rear sight, and original right handed standard Brown plastic thumb rest grips. Grooved front and rear straps. Some minor evidence of corrosion on shorter barrel. 1 magazine. $ 575.00

S&W M&P Model of 1905 4th issue
6 shot, .38spl, with 6 inch barrel. Manufactured between 1915 and 1942. Bore is in good condition with very visible lands and grooves. Original Bluing is solid and maintains much of the original luster. No dings, dents or scratches are present and the original Walnut grips are solid with no cracks or damage and feature the original S&W medallions. $ 600.00

Para Ordnance 1911 Expert Carry
While Para exited the firearm market in 2011, their pistols were known for quality. Brand new in the box with 2 magazines.
3 inch barrel, .45acp pistol. Blue/Black finish. Oversized beaver-tail, vented trigger and hammer. MSRP $ 850.00
$ 550.00

Sharps Pepperbox
Single trigger, 4 barrel, 4 shot with rotating firing pin. .22 short, Black powder/low velocity suggested. Silver finish on brass frame. Hard rubber grips are original and solid. Barrel slides forward on frame to reload.
$ 450.00

Savage Model 64 FNVS
Brand New in box, .22lr caliber Model 64 Precision rifle houses a semi-automatic action in a Black synthetic chassis holding a carbon steel receiver. With M-LOK slots and an AR compatible ergonomic pistol grip. Heavy round 16 ½ inch barrel has a threaded muzzle with cap. It is illegal in New York and must be transferred out of state. Price with shipping to FFL $ 300.0