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Subject: old shotgun Author: BonnieWindsor [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 15:50:47 01/25/03 Sat A friend has an old shotgun with Texas Ranger inscribed on it. I have contacted the Texas Rangers and they said it isn't one of theirs. Does anyone know of a texas ranger manufacturer of shotguns? Thanks, Bonnie [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: korey [Edit] Date Posted: 05:58:52 03/11/03 Tue I also have a texas ranger shotgun,it belonged to my grandfather. It's thought to be from the early 1800's. There are no serial no. that I have been able to find. "long tom" as It's been called, is all I know of this weapon. I would be glad also to know any thing about this single shot 3 foot plus long barrel weapon of history.

[> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shot Gun Author: Tommy E. Grayson [Edit] Date Posted: 18:12:58 05/06/03 Tue >I have an old shot gun that my grandfather has passed down to me. The only thing that is shown on the gun is the word "Long Tom". On the barrel, facing the stock is a number 1576. Can you tell me anything more about this shotgun? Any information you can provide would be greatley appreciated. Thank toy, Tommy E. Grayson

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shot Gun Author: Tommy E. Grayson [Edit] Date Posted: 18:14:56 05/06/03 Tue >>I have an old shot gun that my grandfather has passed >down to me. The only thing that is shown on the gun is >the word "Long Tom". On the barrel, facing the stock >is a number 1576. Can you tell me anything more about >this shotgun? Any information you can provide would be >greatley appreciated. > >Thank you, > >Tommy E. Grayson

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shot Gun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 19:57:28 05/07/03 Wed Manufactured by Stevens, sold through Sears Roebuck c. 1920.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Ted Williams 200-20ga shot gun Author: Sears Roebuck&Co shot gun [Edit] Date Posted: 20:47:58 10/05/04 Tue Sears Roebuck&Co I have a 20 ga shot gun dated back in 1930's. I was wondering the price of it.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Ted Williams 200-20ga shot gun Author: janet [Edit] Date Posted: 17:35:19 10/23/05 Sun >Sears Roebuck&Co I have a 20 ga shot gun dated back in >1930's. I was wondering the price of it. i also have a 20 ga shot gun fron sears roebuck can you tell me what its worth ? its a model 75

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shot Gun Author: Jarod Medart [Edit] Date Posted: 22:43:14 03/04/05 Fri >Manufactured by Stevens, sold through Sears Roebuck c. >1920. Is there anything more that you could possiably tell me about the Long tom guns? I have one that was passed down from my great grandfather, huge single barrel breach load 12 guage full choke shot gun. i have searched for in formation on it but all i can find are these forums, any information would be appritiated. thanks

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Old 12 gage shot gun Author: Merlin Ray [Edit] Date Posted: 19:16:24 04/13/04 Tue I have a 12 gage shot gun with a hammer to the side. You flip the firing pin over to the right side to put a shell in!!It has #4474 and ELG in a circle on the side of the barrel! Looks like ZULU on top of the barrel!!Can you tell me something about the gun?

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Old 12 gage shot gun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 22:44:20 04/21/04 Wed Merlin - When you get lemons, make lemonade, and when given obsolete military single-shot rifles, make sporting shotguns. The ELG in an oval indicates it was made in Belgium prior to 1893 (unless there is a crown over the oval, then it was made sometime later), and approved for black powder ammunition. Many of these conversions were only marginally safe when made and should never be used with modern shells.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Old 16 gauge shot gun -mfg. Henry Arms Co. Author: waid [Edit] Date Posted: 16:33:54 11/29/04 Mon I have a double barrel 16 gauge that was my granddad's. It has the ELG in an oval with the crown above it and has belgium stamped between the barrels. The mfg's. name on it is HENRY ARMS COMPANY. Is there anything else you can tell me about it.

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old12 gauge shot gun -mfg. Henry Arms Co. Author: Dan [Edit] Date Posted: 21:45:59 01/05/06 Thu > I have 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with laminated steel belgium stamped between the barrels. What do you think it's worth?

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old12 gauge shot gun -mfg. Henry Arms Co. Author: Dan [Edit] Date Posted: 21:48:11 01/05/06 Thu >> I have 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with >laminated steel belgium stamped between the barrels. >What do you think it's worth?

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Old 16 gauge shot gun Author: waid [Edit] Date Posted: 16:44:17 11/29/04 Mon I have a double barrel 16 gauge that was my granddad's. It has the ELG in an oval with the crown above it and has belgium stamped between the barrels. The mfg's. name on it is HENRY ARMS COMPANY. Is there anything else you can tell me about it.

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Old 16 gauge shot gun Author: Kenneth Smith [Edit] Date Posted: 03:43:53 01/09/05 Sun > I also have an old Henry Arm Company double barrel with Twist Finish Belgium stamped between the barrels. The one I have has 7294 (I suppose a serial number) stamped inside the brich. I contacted the Henry Arms Company, but have not gotten a reply. I would be interested in replies you receive if they help determine age and manufacture location of the gun. Thanks

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Henry 12 gage Author: Ken Marks [Edit] Date Posted: 14:12:07 02/01/06 Wed I have a Henry 12 gage also and I've been told it dates somewhere between 1870 to 1890 but that's all I have. Have you heard anything from anyone else about it? Kenny

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: ray humphrey [Edit] Date Posted: 03:56:34 05/13/03 Tue Hello My Mother Gave Me My dad Long Tom t Still Look Good Not Damage What Price Can I get For It One Gun Dealer Said $50.00 That Sound Very Low hat Would You Say Thanks Ray

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 15:05:43 05/13/03 Tue Your father's shotgun should be priceless to you, but a lot of dealers would have offered even less than $50. Dealers sell nearly-new utility singleshots in my neighborhood for only $80-$100. There are very few collectors who would be interested in your gun unless it was absolutely like-new and unfired. A shooter (if you can find one who wants a singleshot) would prefer a newer gun at about the same price. If you wanted to sell, your best buyer would be someone who just wanted to hang an old gun over the fireplace as a decoration. They usually prefer open-hammer doubles, but the extra-long barrel of the Long Tom might attract a decorator, but even they will expect it to be inexpensive.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 15:08:50 05/13/03 Tue >Your father's shotgun should be priceless to you, but >a lot of dealers would have offered even less than >$50. Dealers sell nearly-new utility singleshots in >my neighborhood for only $80-$100. There are very few >collectors who would be interested in your gun unless >it was absolutely like-new and unfired. A shooter (if >you can find one who wants a singleshot) would prefer >a newer gun at about the same price. If you wanted to >sell, your best buyer would be someone who just wanted >to hang an old gun over the fireplace as a decoration. > They usually prefer open-hammer doubles, but the >extra-long barrel of the Long Tom might attract a >decorator. Even they will expect it to be >inexpensive.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 15:10:36 05/13/03 Tue >>Your father's shotgun should be priceless to you, but >>a lot of dealers would have offered even less than >>$50. Dealers sell nearly-new utility singleshots in >>my neighborhood for only $80-$100. There are very few >>collectors who would be interested in your gun unless >>it was absolutely like-new and unfired. A shooter (if >>you can find one who wants a singleshot) would prefer >>a newer gun at about the same price. If you wanted to >>sell, your best buyer would be someone who just wanted >>to hang an old gun over the fireplace as a decoration. >> They usually prefer open-hammer doubles, but the >>extra-long barrel of the Long Tom might attract a >>decorator. Even they will expect it to be >>inexpensive.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: bob [Edit] Date Posted: 02:20:32 11/09/04 Tue > Hello My Mother Gave Me My dad Long Tom t Still Look >Good Not Damage What Price Can I get For It One Gun >Dealer Said $50.00 That Sound Very Low hat Would You >Say Thanks Ray Send me a picture of it , I will pay 50-100 for a nice one.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: James [Edit] Date Posted: 02:55:30 12/02/05 Fri > I was wondering if you have sold your fathers gun? I actually collect single shot shotguns and was wondering if i could get a photo? would possibly pay up to $200.00 if it's a nice gun

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Greg [Edit] Date Posted: 17:59:17 01/31/06 Tue I was wondering if anyone had any info on a single shot 20 gauge shotgun I have. Sears, Roebuck and Co. Model 101.100A. On the bottom of the barrel has the number K152-777-135-863. thanks, Greg >> I was wondering if you have sold your fathers gun? I >actually collect single shot shotguns and was >wondering if i could get a photo? would possibly pay >up to $200.00 >if it's a nice gun

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: hopeful [Edit] Date Posted: 01:11:16 05/14/03 Wed i have a 16 guage shotgun on the reciever it says Ward's texas ranger then under that it says model 20 hope this may help you. i am hoping to find the original manufacturer, again no serial number to be found

[> [> Subject: Old Ranger shotgun Author: Scott Gygi [Edit] Date Posted: 21:54:36 07/21/03 Mon Can you tell me the manfuacture and value of a Ranger shotgun, 16 ga., model 31,in very good condition. Thank you

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Old Ranger shotgun Author: carl newton [Edit] Date Posted: 01:24:57 08/31/03 Sun >Can you tell me the manfuacture and value of a Ranger >shotgun, 16 ga., model 31,in very good condition. >Thank you

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Old Ranger shotgun Author: Norman Kolb [Edit] Date Posted: 20:36:03 09/28/04 Tue I have a Ranger over and under shotgun --12 ga. Model 103-10 . walnut stock very good condition Can anyone give me any info on the manufacturer and an idea of the value. It must be over 50 years old

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Old Ranger shotgun Author: Dennis K. [Edit] Date Posted: 07:01:21 05/14/05 Sat >I have a 12 gauge shot gun ranger repeating shot gun witha poli choke, pump action .Does not show any model no. Trying to find out how manufactured it and how old it is, thanks.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Old Ranger shotgun Author: mike lebato [Edit] Date Posted: 01:52:14 02/03/06 Fri >>i also have a ranger shotgun model 103-10 did you find any info on the gun

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Old Ranger shotgun Author: john thompson [Edit] Date Posted: 17:01:32 10/22/04 Fri >Can you tell me the manfuacture of a Ranger >shotgun, 12 ga., model unknown double barrel in very good condition. pat. April 20 1915 can any one give me the value >Thank you

[> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shotgun Author: Samson [Edit] Date Posted: 16:42:39 04/12/04 Mon >A friend of mine purchased a "Long Tom" 12 ga. shotgun and the only thing on the barrel is Avery Metal Works. Can anyone tell me the age of this gun. It looks very old. The barrell measures 40" with a total of 54-1/2" Thanks Samson

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 22:42:57 04/21/04 Wed Samson - Is it actually marked "Long Tom" or do you just call it that because of it's length? Long Tom was a trade name used by Sears Roebuck on shotguns made by J. Stevens Arms Co, c. 1920-1948. I have no reference listing the Avery Metal Works.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shotgun Author: Jane Alexander [Edit] Date Posted: 21:02:05 05/04/04 Tue My father has a Long Tom shotgun that belonged to my Great Uncle. However, it's a 16 guage. It's in pretty good condition. We have no idea what it is worth. Anyone have any ideas? Dad also has a nickel plated pistol that my G-Uncle owned that has a date stamp of I think 1888 or 1889. Unfortunately, I can't remember the details about the pistol.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 16:19:04 07/28/04 Wed A single shot Long Tom would probably bring $75 if complete and functional. Can't help with the pistol without those details.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Long Tom Shotgun Author: william [Edit] Date Posted: 20:12:23 01/23/06 Mon >>I have a 12ga long tom shotgun . The barrel is 36" and the entire length is 51". On the bottom of the barrel it has 441 UW stamped in it and on ths side if the gun is LONG TOM. I have no idea who the manfacture is or the year. I dont even know what the gun value would be. I am hoping that you might be able to help me out. I am looking foward to your reply. PLEASE HELP > >>Thank you >william

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun sears model 75/20 guage auto/ted williams Author: Larry [Edit] Date Posted: 15:30:57 10/03/04 Sun >I am trying to find parts for this shotgun. Sears said no parts many moons ago. Could this be a winchester?

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: William Warren [Edit] Date Posted: 22:59:59 11/18/04 Thu I have A 20 ga Ted Williams M-300 serial #Q156637 in great condition any information or value on this model would be greatly appreciated.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Rob [Edit] Date Posted: 00:49:18 05/07/05 Sat >I have one of these guns also and I am looking for information concerning it origins too. So if anyone has any information on it, it would be greatly appreciated. It is a Texas Ranger with no serial number.

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 23:01:00 04/09/03 Wed "Ranger" is usually associated with firearms sold by Sears, mostly made by J. Stevens Arms & Cycle Co, c. 1900-1930. "Cowboy Ranger" and "Alamo Ranger" are cheap imported Colt-wannabee revolvers. But I can't find any shotguns marked "Texas Ranger". Korey, if your gun is marked "Long Tom", then it is a Stevens-made, Sears-sold gun. But a lot of people call any shotgun over 32" a Long Tom. And if the gun is from early 1800, it would be a flintlock and pre-date the formation of the Texas Rangers.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: dave [Edit] Date Posted: 21:59:02 07/04/03 Fri i have a old shotgun marked TEXAS RANGER on the recever its a breakdown single shot 12ga thats all i know about it please respond if info is known thankyou

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: John [Edit] Date Posted: 22:06:01 08/06/03 Wed >i have a old shotgun marked TEXAS RANGER on the >recever its a breakdown single shot 12ga thats all i >know about it please respond if info is known thankyou I also have a Texas Ranger shotgun it has a 3 digit serial number with two letters above that. I cannot find anything about this gun

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: chuck [Edit] Date Posted: 16:57:09 02/15/04 Sun >i have a old shotgun marked TEXAS RANGER on the >recever its a breakdown single shot 12ga thats all i >know about it please respond if info is known thankyou ditto for me. Mine belonged to my grandfather.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 16:39:22 02/23/04 Mon Probably sold by Montgomery Ward in the 1950's, but without any more information can't say that with any certainty. If you will post all the markings found on the gun, I may be able to identify the actual manufacturer and approximate time period.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: npm [Edit] Date Posted: 05:22:22 04/02/04 Fri 266 is the only marking I can see.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: denny [Edit] Date Posted: 02:07:24 10/25/05 Tue >i have a old shotgun marked TEXAS RANGER on the >recever its a breakdown single shot 12ga thats all i >know about it please respond if info is known thankyou It was manufactured by J.Stevens Co. for Montgomery Wards catalog company.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Ronnie Waits [Edit] Date Posted: 19:00:39 07/09/03 Wed I have a old 410 gauge shotgun with double barrels and hammers,the only markings on the gun states Little Jewel and made in Belgium.Does anyone know when these guns were made and their worth.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 17:41:29 07/15/03 Tue I can't find Little Jewel in any of my lists, but most of these trade-named shotguns from Belgium were imported c. 1900. Very few would have been after the start of WWI. Their value is primarily as a mantle decoration. A 410 usually sells higher than a 12 or 16 guage in similar condition. Could be as little as $60 if it is broken/abused/rusted or as much as $400 if in pristine condition, but $150-200 should buy most.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Dave Bennett [Edit] Date Posted: 16:21:51 12/31/03 Wed > I'm told the Little Jewel was made by Bridge Gunworks of Leeds Belgium and worth quite a bit more than Roy has estimated.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 21:08:41 12/31/03 Wed Dave - Care to disclose your source? As I said, I have no listing for the Little Jewel, and would add it if I had any evidence. My only reference to Bridge Gunworks (not Bridge Gun Company) is that it was a product of Stevens c. 1920-1940. Also, Leeds is in England. Did you mean Leige? >> I'm told the Little Jewel was made by Bridge >Gunworks of Leeds Belgium and worth quite a bit more >than Roy has estimated.

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Dave Bennett [Edit] Date Posted: 20:09:12 01/10/04 Sat Roy, Last message got cut off except for end. Please E-mail me for source of this info; a collector, I'm sure he'd like to talk to you. Yes, I think he meant Leige not Leeds, I just quoted him verbatum at the time.

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: DAB _ Dave Bennett [Edit] Date Posted: 20:15:56 01/10/04 Sat >Roy, Source of message is a collector who saw my gun at auction. He claims to have one and that he has seen one go for $1250.00 !!? I let mine go for $580.00. Yes, I think Leeds was meant to be Leige. Write me for collectors' e- mail address, I'm sure he would be glad to talk to you. DAB

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: ronnie [Edit] Date Posted: 08:11:55 09/04/03 Thu > I have a old 410 gauge shotgun with double barrels >and hammers,the only markings on the gun states Little >Jewel and made in Belgium.Does anyone know when these >guns were made and their worth. Would you like to sell your gun ?

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Vincent Puccia [Edit] Date Posted: 21:07:55 07/28/03 Mon I am looking for info on a Montgomery Ward "Texas Ranger" Model 1929.(single shot, shotgun) If anyone has any important info on this gun please reply.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Tom Phillips [Edit] Date Posted: 06:52:56 08/06/03 Wed >I am looking for info on a "Texas >Ranger" (single shot, shotgun) also. I think it was made by Steven,s. I need a new stock and I can't match this gun >If anyone has any info on this gun please reply.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: David [Edit] Date Posted: 20:10:39 10/07/04 Thu I have a Springfield Armory model 1929 410 single shot shotgun. It was my grandfather's and I was told he bought it at Wards. Could this be the same shotgun?

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Titus Prater [Edit] Date Posted: 18:50:36 12/05/04 Sun >I am looking for info on a Montgomery Ward "Texas >Ranger" Model 1929.(single shot, shotgun) If anyone >has any important info on this gun please reply. I just recieved a Texas Ranger shot gun from my grandfather, who recieved it from his uncle, who would be about 90 years old. It is a 16 gauge single shot 36 in. barrel. I fired it yesterday for the first time and it operated flawlessly. There a some numbers where the barrel lies that are stamped and read 397.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Norma Combs [Edit] Date Posted: 01:51:02 08/17/03 Sun Am looking for any information about a 22 Long Rifle that I recently acquired: It is in excellent conditon. It is marked: J Stevens Arms Corp. 22 Long Rifle. Model 1915, as is a lever action. (lever underneath) It has the Savage logo on the side of the barrel. This rifle has me baffled. Can anyone help???? Thanks. Norma (Memphis, TN)

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 04:38:19 08/19/03 Tue Savage took over Stevens about 1926 but continued to use the Stevens name until the early 1940's. I can't find a model 1915 under either Stevens or Savage. Are there any additional markings? Is it a lever-action repeater (if it is what type of magazine does it have), or a single shot (AKA falling block action)?

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Dick [Edit] Date Posted: 22:29:18 01/09/06 Mon >Am looking for any information about a 22 Long Rifle >that I recently acquired: It is in excellent >conditon. It is marked: J Stevens Arms Corp. 22 >Long Rifle. Model 1915, as is a lever action. (lever >underneath) It has the Savage logo on the side of the >barrel. This rifle has me baffled. Can anyone >help???? Thanks. Norma (Memphis, TN) I have a Stevens Model 1915, like yours but without the Savage Logo on the barrel. My father told me he received it for his 12th birthday in 1923. What is your Serial Number, mine is 115.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: buddy crocker [Edit] Date Posted: 03:04:30 10/22/03 Wed I HAVE A 410 GAUGE BOLT ACTION SHOTGUN WITH RANGER 104.5 INSCRIBED ON BARREL. SEARS AND ROEBUCK AND COMPANY U.S.A. COULD ANYONE HELP ME DETERMINE WHO MADE IT, THE GUN NEEDS SOME WORK DONE ON IT AND I NEED TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN GO ABOUT FINDING THE PART NEEDED.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 04:07:41 10/29/03 Wed I can't find that model in my cross reference list. I'd suggest you look in the yellow pages for gunsmiths and pay one to figure it out.

[> [> [> Subject: Bolt action .410 Author: Josh Randal [Edit] Date Posted: 02:31:05 10/03/04 Sun I need some info on a bolt action .410 from sears or whatever. Can they shoot slugs if so how far is its range? What kind of models do they make of the bolt action .410? In Indiana you are now able to use .410 for deer hunting. Could you use a blot action .410 for deer hunting? Are they able to have a scope mounted on them? Thanx.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Bolt action .410 Author: hunter [Edit] Date Posted: 01:46:57 01/18/06 Wed >I need some info on a bolt action .410 from sears or >whatever. Can they shoot slugs if so how far is its >range? What kind of models do they make of the bolt >action .410? In Indiana you are now able to use .410 >for deer hunting. Could you use a blot action .410 for >deer hunting? Are they able to have a scope mounted on >them? Thanx.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Tony McCormick [Edit] Date Posted: 18:25:02 05/09/04 Sun i have a sears and roebuck 22 long rifle....have never seen one before...can anyone give me some information and maybe tell me what it is worth????

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 16:22:09 07/28/04 Wed Sears sold a lot of .22 rifles from the late 19th century up to the 1970's. Give us a clue which one yours might be and we can help. But I'll guarantee it isn't worth much.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: ron [Edit] Date Posted: 00:10:12 01/20/05 Thu i have a j maston & co double barrell shotgun it has both hammers and is in fair condition i dont no much about it could someone please help thanks

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Jim Stroud [Edit] Date Posted: 23:36:37 01/27/05 Thu I have a Star Leader 16 gauge single shot shotgun can anyone tell me if it is worth anything

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Russell [Edit] Date Posted: 01:00:41 06/22/05 Wed I have a 8 gauge double barrel made by W.Richards. I have never seen or heard of one before. No one has any information about the gun. Can you give me an idea of the value of this gun? The gun is in very good shape. Thanks Russell

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: leonardo giovanni [Edit] Date Posted: 07:00:25 10/27/05 Thu >I have a 8 gauge double barrel made by W.Richards. I >have never seen or heard of one before. No one has any >information about the gun. Can you give me an idea of >the value of this gun? The gun is in very good shape. >Thanks Russell If you got one ill give you a thousand dollars for it

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: cb [Edit] Date Posted: 17:39:48 04/18/05 Mon Have STEVENS shotgun mod 620. stamped on side of reciever stevens arms browning.Is this copy of winchester mod 12? It is a 12 ga pump.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Vana [Edit] Date Posted: 18:33:38 12/09/05 Fri >Have STEVENS shotgun mod 620. stamped on side of >reciever stevens arms browning.Is this copy of >winchester mod 12? It is a 12 ga pump. Do you still have the gun? I would like a picture of it if you have one. I am looking for a Steven Browning 12 guage pump. My dad used to have one until he pawned it one yaer so he could his little girls a good christmas. Please e-mail me about the gun. I would like to give my dad a Seven Browning 12 gauge pump as a prestent. thank you very much.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Hal Cole [Edit] Date Posted: 00:03:35 02/09/06 Thu >"I have guns I can't seem to find info on.The first is muzzle loader with a large bore,about .625,short forearm,steel buttplate.I think it was converted from flintlock to cap and ball,most importantly it was engraved 1776 with a crown above it on the inside the trigger guard hidden,seen only when the brass guard is removed.The second is adouble barrle cap and ball with LONDON engraved on the bridge between barrles.What can you tell me about them?

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: jim palmore [Edit] Date Posted: 02:34:32 04/14/03 Mon i have a old 12ga A.J.Aubrey with damascus barrel, it also has engravings of quail on one side and a gouse on the other side, stock and forehand have checkering any help you could give on where to find values would be great. I have looked in all books i usly use but no luck other than to say made by meridian arms for sale by sears. thanks very much.jim.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 14:45:59 04/14/03 Mon Meriden (not Meridian) Arms Co. was a subsidiary of Sears about 1905-1917. Their guns are about like all the Crescent, Davenport, and inexpensive imported Belgian shotguns from that era. They were utilitarian and "worked as designed", but there are many guns and few collectors. Even fewer sportsmen will be using a 100-year old firearm which was not designed for modern ammunition. Unless it is in like-new (original, not refinished) condition, it is worth less than $200 and if broken or badly worn/bruised then less than $100.

[> [> Subject: 32 cal. Top Break Author: Lloyd Booth [Edit] Date Posted: 15:49:36 10/13/04 Wed I have a Forehand 32 cal. top break pistol. I have never fired it and I would like to get it usable again. The cylinder does not automatically line-up with the barrel when the hammer is cocked back. However, the cylinder seems to line-up between pulls of the trigger. Does anyone know who can rebuild this or maybe have spare parts. lloydbooth@chartermi.net

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Tim [Edit] Date Posted: 02:51:20 07/16/03 Wed I have a shotgun with the name COLUMBIA engraved on the steel casing. Patent numbers of 1891-1898-1900-1902. Serial number 66545 was also found. I would appreciate any information on history of gun. Thanks Tim.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Tim.C [Edit] Date Posted: 03:09:22 07/26/03 Sat > >I have a shotgun with the name COLUMBIA engraved on >the steel casing. Patent numbers of >1891-1898-1900-1902. Serial number 66545 was also >found. I would appreciate any information on history >of gun. Thanks Tim.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 14:32:27 07/28/03 Mon Columbia: Trade name used by H.C. Squires on shotguns. Can't seem to find much info on Squires, except that he was a sporting goods retailer in NYC in the late 1800's.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Bobby [Edit] Date Posted: 01:30:34 12/25/04 Sat I have a Eastern Arms Co. 16 gauage shotgun with No. 678-A on the stock and No.27195 with an A on the Barrel and the letters WWDT or WWPT

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Debby [Edit] Date Posted: 14:13:15 01/21/04 Wed >I have a Hopkins and Allen 12 gauge shotgun, serial #11688. Would anyone know the exact year that it was made.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 03:29:53 02/27/04 Fri Not the exact year. I don't know of any resource that give production data for H&A. The company was founded in 1867, but didn't make shotguns until about 1887 according to the Blue Book. Company was sold in 1915, so that narrows it down to a 28 year range.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: G Guisinger [Edit] Date Posted: 14:24:43 11/27/04 Sat >>I have a Hopkins and Allen 12 gauge shotgun, serial >#20175. Would anyone know the exact year that it was >made.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: shirley [Edit] Date Posted: 19:24:37 05/03/05 Tue > >I have a shotgun with the name COLUMBIA engraved on >the steel casing. Patent numbers of >1891-1898-1900-1902. Serial number 66545 was also >found. I would appreciate any information on history >of gun. Thanks Tim. hi tim i was wanting to know if you found any info. about your gun. My husband just got his grandfather's gun and it is a columbia and the number that can be read are 1902 on his gun.would greatly app. any info thanks shirley

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: John [Edit] Date Posted: 02:17:40 01/26/06 Thu I have a .410 Columbia breech loading shotgun. Somehow, I managed to "bulge" the barrel about 8 inches from the end. I'd like to buy another one or a barrel for the same. The serial number is 128167. There is no date on the gun. Thanks, John

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: don covell [Edit] Date Posted: 12:44:55 08/28/03 Thu A friend of mine has an old double barreled hammerless shotgun with separate triggers for each barrel. It has a brown finish and is engraved. The furniture has some decorative carvings. It is marked with "New Era Nitrohammerless on one side and #4012 model 1900 Fine Twist on the otherside. Any info as to value or history would be appreciated. Thanks, Don

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 17:45:04 08/28/03 Thu New Era Nitro Hammerless shotguns were made by the Baker Gun & Forging Co., Syracuse, NY, c. 1886 to 1919.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Amanda [Edit] Date Posted: 04:21:19 09/28/03 Sun I have a shot gun that says XL shot-gun 38 CAL. C.F. on it and that is the only thing it says besides it has the number 51 on it. I was wondering what in the world it is and how much it is possibly worth. If you would let me know I would appreciate it a whole lot.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 04:32:10 10/29/03 Wed Are you sure this is a shotgun? 38 Caliber Center-Fire is not a shotgun cartridge and I find no listings for a shotgun named XL (IXL and XLCR are listed). However, this name was used by the Hopkins and Allen Company on pocket revolvers. One of these might retail for $200 in NRA Excellent condition or $50 as a parts gun.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Dennis [Edit] Date Posted: 13:18:18 03/29/05 Tue I also have a 12 guage single shot breechloader with large letters stamped on the breech "X L C R". I can not find any information about the manufacturer- It looks like a Stevens- the overall finish is browned- excellent condition- could these be Hopkins & Allen production? Its a great duck gun. >Are you sure this is a shotgun? 38 Caliber >Center-Fire is not a shotgun cartridge and I find no >listings for a shotgun named XL (IXL and XLCR are >listed). However, this name was used by the Hopkins >and Allen Company on pocket revolvers. One of these >might retail for $200 in NRA Excellent condition or >$50 as a parts gun.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Bill [Edit] Date Posted: 05:37:09 01/15/04 Thu If it says shotgun on the designation, is it possibly a smoothbore pistol? Such things were made for rodent control in populated areas .38 Cal centerfire? .38 S&W? The British round? Or .38 Spl? Or .38 Colt for that matter. Perhaps the orignal posting was literal: .38 shot gun?

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 15:00:56 01/21/04 Wed I think you're on the trail, Bill. Weren't the old shot versions of the .32, .38 and .44 cartridges called "XL"? Quite possibly a smoothbore Favorite or Ideal, but I would expect Amanda should be able to find the Stevens name stamped on the barrel if it is one of these.

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Billie Van Ert [Edit] Date Posted: 15:37:16 12/02/04 Thu >Hi. I am looking for information about a shot gun my brother has. Here is the info he has given me. It has marked on it XL shotgun, 44 caliber, center fire, pat. June 23, 1885. It has a take down rolling block, short brass, with a leather pug to hold the shot. It also has one shell. He can't find anything on it. I don't know how this query works but my email is Billiejoann@hotmail.com Thanks I think you're on the trail, Bill. Weren't the old >shot versions of the .32, .38 and .44 cartridges >called "XL"? Quite possibly a smoothbore Favorite or >Ideal, but I would expect Amanda should be able to >find the Stevens name stamped on the barrel if it is >one of these.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: MG LAMERT [Edit] Date Posted: 23:07:25 05/01/04 Sat >I HAVE A SINGLE BARRELL TWELVE GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH COLUMBIA STAMPED ON THE SIDE AND ON THE OTHER SIDE PATENDED DEC 15 91, AUG 1 96, MAY 27 02 I GOT THIS OUT OF MY GRANDFATHERS HOUSE WHO MADE IT?

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 20:12:28 05/03/04 Mon Several manufacturers used this name for at least two retailers, but the patent dates indicate yours was made by W. H. Davenport Firearms Co, Norwich, CT.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun-single shot breach loading Author: AAron Becker [Edit] Date Posted: 03:01:51 12/16/05 Fri >Several manufacturers used this name for at least two >retailers, but the patent dates indicate yours was >made by W. H. Davenport Firearms Co, Norwich, CT. I have come apone a davenport firearm, the only number tga hat I have found are on the butt of the stock. The shot gun has been in the family for many years, I would like to what year it was made. Like I said the only number I found was 9730 and it was on butt of the stcok. It a single shot 12 gage.

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun-single shot breach loading Author: All Hat No Horse [Edit] Date Posted: 16:40:47 12/18/05 Sun AAron - Davenport shotguns were made from 1891 to 1910. No records exist that will date a particular gun any closer than that. >I have come apone a davenport firearm, the only number >tga hat I have found are on the butt of the stock. >The shot gun has been in the family for many years, I >would like to what year it was made. Like I said the >only number I found was 9730 and it was on butt of the >stcok. It a single shot 12 gage.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Doug Armstrong [Edit] Date Posted: 23:54:06 01/16/05 Sun >>I HAVE A SINGLE BARRELL TWELVE GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH >COLUMBIA STAMPED ON THE SIDE AND ON THE UNDERSIDE HAS THE NUMBERS 910 STAMPED INTO THE METAL, i WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT. THANKS

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: All Hat No Horse [Edit] Date Posted: 16:54:21 12/18/05 Sun Doug - At least 8 different manufacturers have used some form of the name "Columbia". If name marked is only Columbia, are there patent dates in 1891 and/or 1902 also stamped on the receiver? If so, you have a product of Davenport Arms made sometime after that date and before 1915. If these dates are not marked, the gun was probably imported from Belgium c. 1880-1914. If it says The Columbia, Columbia Arms Co, or anything more, please repost with the complete name.

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: David Coker [Edit] Date Posted: 03:10:29 12/25/05 Sun >>>I HAVE A SINGLE BARRELL TWELVE GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH >>COLUMBIA STAMPED ON THE SIDE AND ON THE UNDERSIDE HAS >THE NUMBERS 910 STAMPED INTO THE METAL, i WOULD LIKE >TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT. THANKS I also have a single barrell twelve gauge shotgun with columbia stamped on the side and on the underside has the numbers 918 stamped into the metal. Did you ever find any information about your gun? This gun has past through 4 generations and is in GA. Please respond if you have information. Thanks

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Macarena Carballo [Edit] Date Posted: 00:17:58 12/31/05 Sat >New Era Nitro Hammerless shotguns were made by the >Baker Gun & Forging Co., Syracuse, NY, c. 1886 to 1919. DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA OF HOW MUCH THIS PIECE COULD GO FOR???

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Leslie [Edit] Date Posted: 05:00:47 10/28/04 Thu I'm looking for information on a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun. It has Syracuse Forging & Gun Co. Batavia, NY New Baaer stamped on it. Thanks for your help. > >Thanks, >Leslie

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Michael Lepore [Edit] Date Posted: 20:17:41 01/09/06 Mon A Friend recently showed me a 12g single barrel break open shotgun pistol (?). It is marked W.H. Davenport Firearms Co, Norwich, CT patnd 1894 -1896 model 1895. It is in excellent condition. Is it legal and does it have any collector value? Thanks Mike

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Randy [Edit] Date Posted: 02:36:20 12/13/03 Sat To whom it may concern, I have a shotgun marked RANGER "PAT. APRIL 1915" It's a hammerless 23 3/4 inch double barrel, in excellent condition with what appears to be a stock made of cherry. Since there are no serial #'s on it, and with no other manufacturing markings, it's difficult to ascertain it's worth. Can you please assist me in what the value of it may be? Any help or consideration would be greatly appreciated. Randy

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Randy [Edit] Date Posted: 13:26:04 12/13/03 Sat >To whom it may concern, > > I have a shotgun marked RANGER "PAT. APRIL 1915" It's >a hammerless 23 3/4 inch double barrel, in excellent >condition with what appears to be a stock made of >cherry. > > Since there are no serial #'s on it, and with no >other manufacturing markings, it's difficult to >ascertain it's worth. Can you please assist me in >what the value of it may be? > > Any help or consideration would be greatly >appreciated. > >Randy

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 15:21:54 12/22/03 Mon Ranger was a trade name used by Sears Roebuck. From the patent date, I would say it is a Stevens/Savage product. If it is functional, it should be worth about $200.

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Al Towsley [Edit] Date Posted: 03:23:22 12/16/03 Tue Am looking for a gun stock for a double barreled shot gun made by "central arms" company manufactured in St. Louis, Missouri.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 17:37:11 12/17/03 Wed Central Arms was a trade name used by Shapleigh Hdwe of St Louis. The guns were manufactured by a variety of makers; Davenport, Crescent, Stevens/Savage, and probably others. Your best chance of finding a replacement is to take the remnants of your stock to a gunshow and look for something similar on the parts tables.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Richard Lewis [Edit] Date Posted: 01:25:41 02/27/04 Fri >Am looking for a gun stock for a double barreled shot >gun made by "central arms" company manufactured in St. >Louis, Missouri. I also have central arms 12 ga (grampa got it on a punch board) I need a buttstock also!amdsl@aol.com

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 03:36:49 02/27/04 Fri Maybe you and Al can carpool to the gunshows. Another source is any local gunsmith. He may have, or can find, a stock that will fit, or can be made to fit.

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: ralph [Edit] Date Posted: 16:10:08 12/18/03 Thu i have come into possion of a double barrel 410 with 2 hammers and the break down lever is on the side .it has no maker on it. ( only made in spain)the bluing on the receiver is diff colors. the num on the gun is ag 6825 any one know who manufacured it. thx

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 17:19:39 12/18/03 Thu Spanish guns will have several proof marks. Some of them identify the maker, some the year of manufacture, and some indicate a range of dates when it was proofed. I don't have any ready references for these marks, but you can probably find some information by doing an internet search for "Spanish proof marks" or "Spanish gun codes", or "Spanish manufacturer codes".

[> [> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun 20 GUAGE SINGLE BARREL Author: AGGUIRRE-ARANZABAL [Edit] Date Posted: 11:16:59 08/20/04 Fri > Can anyone help me with any info. on this firearm. Thanks Dave. >, >> > >

[> Subject: Re: old thomson gun Author: ged [Edit] Date Posted: 11:11:20 02/22/04 Sun >i have a old pistol style gun with the name G E THOMSONANY INFO. >GED

[> Subject: : old shotgun double barrel,double trigger for sale Author: scott [Edit] Date Posted: 16:51:38 02/22/04 Sun >i have old double barrel,double trigger-syracuse,made by the stracuse arms.co. #7065 on barrel,trigger, and stock. this is the longest barrel gun i have ever owned pat-D sept-26-93 how much for this gun, this was my uncles. thanks scoter

[> [> Subject: Re: : old shotgun double barrel,double trigger for sale Author: Jay Huber [Edit] Date Posted: 21:52:23 08/24/04 Tue >>i have old double barrel,double trigger-syracuse,made >by the stracuse arms.co. #7065 on barrel,trigger, and >stock. this is the longest barrel gun i have ever >owned pat-D sept-26-93 how much for this gun, this was >my uncles. thanks scoter Scooter I am interested Lets Talk. Is it Damascus brls? 954 772 7133 huber7774@bellsouth.net

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: STEPHEN R SATCHER [Edit] Date Posted: 21:12:17 03/05/04 Fri I HAVE AN OLD 12 GAUGE SHOT GUN WITH THE HAMMERS ON BOTH SIDES AND THE TWO TRIGGERS. THE MARKING ON THE SIDE SAY UNION MACHINE. CAN ANYONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS OLD DOUBLE BARRELL SHOT GUN. NEED TO KNOW. WILL TRADE FOR A 410 PUMP (OLD OR NEW DOSENT MATTER)

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 05:02:03 03/06/04 Sat With no more description, I'd say you probably have a Belgian-made utility grade shotgun imported around 1900. Wouldn't be something you would want to shoot, probably was designed for black powder loads and has laminated barrels and short chambers. Value will be determined by how well it looks over the fireplace, usually in the $125-$150 range.

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Joe Fuller [Edit] Date Posted: 18:13:04 07/21/04 Wed >I HAVE AN OLD 12 GAUGE SHOT GUN WITH THE HAMMERS ON >BOTH SIDES AND THE TWO TRIGGERS. THE MARKING ON THE >SIDE SAY UNION MACHINE. CAN ANYONE TELL ME ANYTHING >ABOUT THIS OLD DOUBLE BARRELL SHOT GUN. NEED TO KNOW. >WILL TRADE FOR A 410 PUMP (OLD OR NEW DOSENT MATTER) If you would be interested in selling your double barrell call me @ 641-660-0813. I have one that I think is the same gun that belonged to my grandfather and it is missing the forarm

[> [> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: reggie [Edit] Date Posted: 16:01:40 09/29/04 Wed I have a old shotgun the name on it says WM Farrow black powder it has hammers on the out side and two triggers.Does any one has any information on this shotgun.

[> [> [> Subject: WM Farrow Shotgun Author: reggie [Edit] Date Posted: 02:32:57 09/30/04 Thu >I have a old shotgun the name on it says WM Farrow >black powder it has hammers on the out side and two >triggers.Does any one has any information on this >shotgun.

[> Subject: 1929 montgomery ward shot gun,12gage,texas ranger Author: Steve [Edit] Date Posted: 05:35:19 03/15/04 Mon I have this gun and need a new firing pin for it. Any Idea where I might find one and is it of any value? thank,s steve

[> [> Subject: Re: 1929 montgomery ward shot gun,12gage,texas ranger Author: Roy [Edit] Date Posted: 22:58:37 03/15/04 Mon Any gunsmith should be able to find or make a firing pin. As for value, everything has some value to someone, but you haven't told us enough to determine for sure what you have or what condition it is in (other than the broken or missing firing pin). My crystal ball says you have a well-used single-shot break-action shotgun. If that's right, it will probably be worth about $50-75 retail after it is repaired.

[> Subject: Shotgun, side by side double barrell 410 Author: Joy Burkhart [Edit] Date Posted: 14:54:16 03/27/04 Sat We have a shotgun we're trying to find some info on. It's a 410 double barrel side by side shotgun. Marked ERA made in Brazil. It is the break-open type. Does anyone know when this could have been made or what it could be worth?

[> [> Subject: Re: Shotgun, side by side double barrell 410 Author: Roy Forssberg [Edit] Date Posted: 04:12:26 03/28/04 Sun The latest edition of the Blue Book says ERA was a 'previous manufacturer', so they must have recently closed up. Their guns were inexpensive, but dependable. Value is shown as $165 for a gun retaining 100% of it's original finish, but that sounds awfully low for any useable double barrel gun. I doubt if any dealer would price one that low unless it was in pretty sad shape, and a 410 in NRA Excellent condition would be at least twice that figure.

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Jerry Schwell [Edit] Date Posted: 02:20:16 09/01/04 Wed I inherited a double barrel open hammer 12 guage shotgun with the markings " Buckingham Arms Co., New York" with "laminated steel" and "choked bored" imprinted on the barrel.It is obviously used, but in good condition. Can it safely be used with modern loads and does it have any value beyond a fireplace decoration? Thank You, Jerry

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: Larry Burnett [Edit] Date Posted: 15:52:46 09/12/04 Sun I have a very old single barrel shot gun at least 100 years old. All i can read on it is shootmoxe. I was wondering if anybody knew who made it etc. My father-in-law got it used when he was 12, and if he was alive noe he would be 114. Larry Burnett

[> Subject: SEARS AND ROEBUCK 22 RIFLE Author: JULIE [Edit] Date Posted: 22:10:53 09/26/04 Sun I HAVE A 22 RIFEL (LEAVER ACTION) MADE BY SEARS AND ROEBUCK AND WAS WONDERING WHAT ITS WORTH THE MODEL NUMBER IS 340530430 ALSO HAS THE NAME TED WILLIAMS STAMPED ON IT I HAVE ANOTHER SEARS AND ROEBUCK 22 RIFEL MODEL NUMBER 2732350 ANYTHING ON IT WOULD BE GREATFUL .

[> Subject: Re: old shotgun Author: greg [Edit] Date Posted: 00:10:10 10/09/04 Sat I have a 32 inch double barrel 12 gauge shotgun.It has fine damascus belgium on one barrel and choked bored on the other.The wo