Misc Shotguns
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What is the age and value of an Excelsior 88 shotgun?
I have one. I bought it at JM Fields (long since out of business) in 1960. It has Brecia Italy proof marks. Has given good...
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E Masquelier shotgun?
Leige, Belgium, has been the location of many firearms manufacturers for at least 2 centuries, so I suspect that is where it was...
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What is the value of an old French or Belgian shotgun?
The a/f is probably the mark of August Francotte, a Belgian manufacturer of fine shotguns. Can't tell you if it's safe to use. A...
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Using buck shot with screw in chokes?
It shouldn"t matter to use screw-in chokes with buckshot. I prefer slugs, myself.
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Liege Victor Collette shotgun?
Apparently Victor Collette was not a prolific gunmaker. I can only find one other reference to his work. That is a pinfire...
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Shapleigh King Nitro shotgun?
You have already identified it as a Shapleigh's King Nitro. Shapleigh Hardware was in St Louis Missouri from the mid 19th...
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Who is chris baldwin?
He was a goaly at Jons Hopkins. He is TERIBLE arch-enimes with Obama.I hope you enjoed the info.
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J Stevens Tool and Arms Co 44 shot gun?
Need a bit more description. Is this a pistol? If so, do you have a detachable wire stock for it? Would the description...
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Value of Riverside Arms 410 single shot shotgun?
Should be priceless to you, but to the rest of the world, $50-$125.
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Daniel Boone double barrel shotgun?
Daniel Boone Gun Company: Trade name on shotguns made for Belknap Hardware Company of Louisville, Ky. Most likely manufacturer...
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Parts for J Stevens shotgun?
Have you tried e-gunparts.com?
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Is a Victor 12 gauge with no stock worth anything?
Short answer = NO. But everything has some value to someone. Just had an email this morning from someone looking for a source...
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What is the price of a factory replacement barrel?
Barrels for a Remington 870 pump are running $80 and up around here. Depends on what you are looking for.
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Rickards side by side 12 gauge?
Rickard Arms Company: Trade name used on firearms made for the J.A. Rickard Company of Schenectady, New York c. 1900.
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Value of Nitro Special shotgun?
If its a lefever nitro special, on the auction sites they,re bringing from 300.00 to 550.00 depending on condition.
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Age and value of a Western Field shotgun?
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Value of Western Field M172B 20 ga?
i seen one in a gun shop for $94 if that helps any
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Is the Model 37 a good duck gun?
Yes.
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What is information on the Mississippi Arms Company?
Mississippi Arms Company Mississippi Arms Co was a trade name used by the H.D. Folsom Arms Company on firearms made for the...
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History and value of Grandpa's old shotgun?
Sold by Sears Roebuck around 1900. Probably manufactured by Crescent Firearms, Norwich, Ct.
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Who made Damascus barrelled shotguns for E C Meacham of St Louis?
Whoever had the low bid that year. Most were imported from Belgium and the most likely makers would include, F. Dumoulin & Co.,...
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Springfield Arms double-barrel 12 ga?
Built c. 1930-1948 by Stevens division of Savage Arms. If in useable condition, possibly worth $200+.
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Am Arms double barrel shotgun?
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Information about a J Saget blackpowder double?
Julian Saget was a gunsmith in New Orleans from about 1860 to 1890. I have a J Saget double barrel that was imported from Leige,...
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Was Montgomery Ward Western Field Deluxe shotgun made by Ithaca?
I have a Westernfield deluxe with 2 ivory beads and the rosewood stock. Hard to find gun with this type of wood but a lot of...
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What is the value of a Blue Grass shotgun and how do you repair its stock?
If it is a side hammer, damascus barreled Belgian import , you will probably have a dificult time finding the correct stock and...
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Lefever parts list?
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Value of Eclipse Company double barrel?
Priceless as a family heirloom, but otherwise only valued as a mantle decoration. Typically, $125-150.
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What is information on Newport shotguns?
Newport Shotguns This trade name was apparently owned by Hibbard Spencer and Bartlett Hardware of Chicago, and the guns were...
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Why would a shotgun not eject the fired shell?
Mary Ann, I assume the shotgun you are refering to is a of the semi-auto flavor. If so your problem could be anything from just...
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Parts for Cherokee shotguns?
A local gunsmith should be able to find them. It's probably a Crescent, possibly an Iver Johnson, product. Answer Pierce -...
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Is it safe to shoot a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun built by Baldwin Arms Co at New Orleans if it has Damascus barrels and if not can you get seamless steel barrels to fit it?
Your shotgun would have been manufactured in Liege, Belgium, by Anciens Etablissment Pieper and sold by A. Baldwin & Co, New...
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What is information on S R Marshall and Co shotguns?
S.R. Marshall and Co. I have a list of over 200 trade names used on shotguns around 1900, but S R Marshall and Comet are not...
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Hammers for Riverside Arms shotgun?
Riverside was manufactured by Stevens, so if you can identify the equivalent Stevens model, you should be able to find hammers at...
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How do you find information on New England Firearms Mini Pardner shotguns?
You can go to their website http://www.hr1871.com/.
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Did Sears Roebuck make the shotgun called the Long Tom and where can you get a stock and forearm for it?
Long Tom Shotgun Sears never actually made firearms. During the 1920s and maybe '30s Sears owned a gunmaking firm outright,...
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Syracuse Arms Co shotgun?
Excerpts from The Firing Line Forum and Firearms Forum Questions and answers from Shotgun Tom and WarPig:The 16-bore Syracuse gun...
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Value of a Riverside single shot?
$50-$75 retail.
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How do you remove the barrels of a Stevens 311 shotgun?
I am in the final stages of completing the restoration of a model 311a 12 ga. The disassembly of your 311h 20 ga should be...
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How do you find the age of a shotgun that only says 52-SB311-TA?
Unidentified Shotgun Surely there are more markings on the gun. I can find a similar number on a Western Field (Montgomery...
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What is the value of a Stevens Model 58?
Not alot Hi, a stevens model 58 price will vary by gauge and condition. The book value on these guns is around 25-50...
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Palmetto 12 gauge shotgun?
Palmetto was a trade name used by Edward K Tryon of Philadelphia on lower grade revolvers and shotguns sold thru hardware stores,...
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What is the difference between a serial number and a barrel number?
What's a barrel number? Serial numbers were not required on shotguns in the US before 1968 and most manufacturers did not use...
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Smokeless wonder shotgun?
I have a list of over 200 trade names used on shotguns around 1900, but Smokeless Wonder is not there. Several other ___ Wonder...
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What is the age of Western Arms shotguns?
Western Arms was a division of Ithaca. These guns were manufactured between 1929 and 1946. It probably has a serial number, but...
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Side by side shotgun with dual hammers?
Possibly a BAYER 12 Gauge side by side ? Mine has two hammers and triggers. The trademark of a knight on horseback is inscribed...
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Age of Bridge Gun Company shotgun?
Bridge Gun Co was a trade name used by Shapleigh Hardware of St. Louis, Missouri, on guns by several makers. The "Belgian...
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J Stevens Arms and Tool Co?
That version of the name places the date of manufacture prior to 1916 and the Electro Steel would suggest no earlier than c 1900....
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Hanover 12 gauge double barrel shotgun?
From the late 1800's until WWI thousands of shotguns like this were imported from Belgium. If the country of origin is marked on...
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What are the various choke markings for Browning shotguns?
The older brownings use an asterisk (*) or a set of them to determine the choke of the barrel. (one) * is Full, (Two) ** is...
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Parts for a Westpoint 948E by Stevens Arms?
This may be the same as a Stevens 940E. Check out gunpartscorp.com or http://pfbtparts.tripod.com/PFBT.html
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What is the value of an old single shot shotgun?
It should be priceless to you as a family heirloom. Unfortunately, it is not very valuable to the rest of the world. If it has...
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What is the value of a 75 Cherokee shotgun?
Cherokee was a trade brand used by C.M. McClung & Co. a dealer located in Knoxville, TN c. 1880 to 1920 and probably later. What...
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What are the meanings of these marks on a shotgun - a crown over ELG in an oval - L with a star above - A overstamped F with a star above - a script AE - 12 G in a diamond and a tower on a pedestal?
the "elg" means made in belgium after 1893. the 12 in a diamond means 12 gauge. The script AE and tower (le Perone) are also...
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J A Loomis Damascus Double Barrel?
I can't find Loomis in any of my references. If it is a utility grade, double barrel, probably with side hammers, I will guess...
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Manufacture Date and Value of Ranger shotgun?
Alvin - The gun was probably made by Harrington & Richardson for Sears. It may be called the model 10 or model 120 in the H&R...
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Stevens Model 235?
Joe - That version of the Stevens name was used from 1886 to 1916.
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Parts for a Stevens Arms double barrel side by side Model 235?
The first place to check would be at a local gunshop. If that fails, try Numrich Gunparts Answer i need a butt stock for...
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How much do repairs reduce value of vintage guns?
It really depends on the rarity of the gun, but in general serious collectors (the ones who pay big bucks) would prefer a gun...
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Parts for J C Higgins shotgun?
My cross reference list indicates that this is a Savage 59. If your local gunsmith can't find the parts, you can check with...
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What gauges did Janssen shotguns come in?
Janssen was a major gunmaker in Belgium c. 1880-1915, so probably made shotguns of every size from little 9mm garden guns up to 6...
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Value of Diamond Arms shotguns?
Sort of asking what a flat-head Ford is worth. I can guess that it is either a single or double barrel break action and in NRA...
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What is the value of a Savage Model 745 shotgun?
Depending on condition, $150-$300.
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Where can you get information about a Columbia single shot 12 gauge external hammer break action shotgun supposed to be manufactured by Crescent Firearms Company?
I have the same shotgun, only a 20 gauge, left to me by my Grandfather. It was the first firearm I ever shot. My Dad caught me in...
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Model 949c series m Westpoint 20 ga shotgun?
I know that there is a 949C series n I am holding it across my lap and I am looking for a butt stock for it mine is broken from...
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What is the age and value of a 12 gauge Queen City armory steel double barrel double trigger?
Manufactured by Crescent Fire Arms Co sometime between 1893 and 1932 and worth $150-$250, depending on condition.
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What is the age and value of a J.C. Higgins model 583.10 12 gauge bolt action shotgun?
I do know the value of your gun. Your guns value is $114(Good), $168(Excelent), $210(New In Box). Other than that all I know is...
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Stevens model 311 20 gauge barrel?
You might find one at Numrich Gunparts
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What is the usual choke on a Stevens Model 311A shotgun?
On the one I own the right is mod. the left is full. Answer My 16 ga that I bought when I was 11, I'm 53 now is full and...
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Daniel Boone shotgun?
Daniel Boone Gun Company was a trade name used by the Belknap Hardware Company of Louisville, Kentucky on firearms they retailed,...
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Maker of unknown shotgun?
If that "small figure of a man?" is a knight in armor, you probably have a Bayard manufactured by Henri Pieper or Anciens...
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New FPA Gun Works shotgun?
You didn't really ask a question. The markings are probably worn and the FPA is realy ERA. New Era Gun Works was a trade name...
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Shapleigh's King Nitro 12 gauge shotgun?
Diamond Arms Company: Trade name used by the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri on imported shotguns they...
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Parts for Western Field automatic shotgun?
Without a model number, your only hope is that a gunsmith will recognize it. Look in the yellow pages. If there are none in...
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Eastern Arms 12 gauge shotgun?
Eastern Arms was a trade name used by Sears Roebuck on firearms from a variety of manufacturers. The 94-A would be a Savage...
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At what serial number did Lefever change from damascus to steel barrels?
There was no specific date, you could order them either way for many years, damascus was usually the more expensive of the two....
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Is a matching set of shotguns rare and valuable?
The American Gun Company was the "house brand" of H&D Folsom Sporting Goods, New York City, c. 1895-1930. The guns were...
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What is the value of a Remington Model 10 shotgun?
If your gun is the origanal model 10 it will have an A,B,or C at the end of model 1o on the bridge and barrel . we think the gun...
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What year was the Model 780 Marlin 22 serial 15656810 made?
1985.
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What is the value of a Henry shotgun?
Original value? You mean what did one sell for when it was new? Probably about $5 in the 1890's and up to about $15 by 1930. ...
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Was 'THE WESTERN BOY' 12 gauge shotgun manufactured by the Western Arms Company?
Western Arms was just a name used by Ithaca in the 1930-1950 era (and maybe earlier by Bacon Arms?). The B with a cross above it...
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Who manufactured the WYCO Model 1929 16 gauge shotgun?
Probably Wyeth Hardware & Manufacturing Company, St. Joseph MO. Answer Wyeth didn't manufacture their own guns. Most authors...
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What shotgun is good for trap-skeet shooting?
You can start with a Rem. 870 12GA and go up from there. I've used 870's, Win. 1300's, 11-87's, and 1100's. An over and under...
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Value of Revelation 410 pump shotgun?
Go to the sporting goods section at WalMart and find the least expensive 410 pump. Figure that your used gun is worth 2/3 to 3/4...
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Where can you get a replacement firing pin?
Josh, check out e-gunparts on the web.
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Lefever or Ithaca side by side shotgun?
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Stevens pocket rifle with a smooth bore?
There were approximately 3000 New Model Pocket Shotguns made c. 1876-1896. Between 1896 and 1905 approximately 1000 New Model...
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Lefever double barrel shotgun?
There were 6 grades, E D C B A AA. Serial should be 2000-2500. Grade F added in 1889. 1892 Ideal or G grade added. 1899 I...
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Is there a book about the history of shotguns?
You need to find some books by Joe Vorisek. They are hard to find, but "Shotgun Markings" is probably the one you want to...
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Parts for Neumann Bros shotgun?
Check with your local gunsmith. No one would be making new parts, but lots of the old double and single barrel shotguns were...
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Value of Riverside Arms shotgun?
Riverside was a second-tier gun by Stevens. Fit & finish may have a little rougher than those with the company name, but still a...
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Did the Spencer Arms Co make a 20 gauge double barrel with concealed hammers?
Not the Spencer that made the Civil War era carbines. The Spencer name was used on shotguns by several firms. H. Spencer &...
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Western Field Model 150C 410 bolt action?
You might see if schematics are available from Numrich Gunparts. Mossberg seems to have made more Western Field marked guns than...
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The knickerbocker group of american writers included?
whashington irving, james fenimore cooper, and william cullen bryant. have any doubts about this answer? go to cenage.com or...
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Syracuse arms 1888 double barrel hollenbeck worth?
I have same vintage of gun I was told not fire it. with shell from today. the twist barrel cannot handle the high pressure.I am...
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What is the value of a Janssen Sons and Co shotgun?
Probably about $125-$150 as a mantle decoration.
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Value of Hartford Arms stagecoach shotgun?
Hartford Arms Company: Trade name used by the H. & D. Folsom Arms on shotguns made for the Simmons Hardware Company of St. Louis,...
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Thomas Parker shotgun?
Most likely made in Belgium by Henri Pieper around 1900. Marked in the hopes that buyers would associate the name with the...
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Nitro King shotgun?
Nitro King was a Sears Roebuck brand name made by Crescent Arms, 1908-1917.
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Age and Value of Ithaca Lefever Nitro Special?
It sounds like a fine gun and could be worth anywhere from $400 to 900. depending on condition. Great gun fro trap & skeet and...
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