The fit and finish on Parker guns is indicative of the level of attention to detail invested by the gun smiths at the factory. When considering Parker shotgun grades, there are two primary concerns other than gauge. Parker shotguns were made in 8-, 10-, 12-, 14-, 16-, 20-, and 28-gauge with the first .410 introduced in 1927.If you have only one marking per barrel; it is the bore diameter. Some of those old Belgians had small bore `12 ga. 18.1 divided by 254=.712 bore size; quite a bit smaller than the standard of .729 for a 12. The English actually called those guns 11 guages. The muzzle need to be measured to get an accurate choke id.Remington made hammer double barrels from 1874 to 1910. The quick way to different between year models is by hammer shape and serial numbers. The serial numbers run as follows: Mode 1874 (Hammer Lifter) 001 to 1,500. Model 1874 (Lifter Action) 1,501 to 4.125+. Model 1882/1883 001 to 15,000.Two Antique Double Barrel Shotguns -A) Whitney Percussion Shotgun13 3/4" LOP. Two Antique Double Barrel Shotguns -A) Whitney Percussion Shotgun13 3/4" LOP. Skip to main content. ... Serial Number: Class: Antique. Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout. Description: 14 1/4" LOP.3 posts · Joined 2016. #2 · Jan 6, 2016. I have a J.N. Scotts, double barrel, muzzle loading, shotgun. On top it says, London Stub Twist. The barrels are 34" it is a 12 ***** According to stamp underside of barrels. it is in very good condition given its age, no cracks and very solid, hammer springs very strong and triggers work very well ...I recently came across a nice tight Remington grade one model 1889. The action is bank vault solid, no play at all, no cracks in the stock or dings in the b...This is a typical 16 gauge of the period between 1912 and 1939. Marks visible are crown-over-U (final proof) and eagle-crown-over-S (smoothbore) and –W (choked). The 16-in-a-circle indicates the nominal gauge of the shotgun and the 16/1 shows that the actual diameter of the bores was between .662” and .669”.The Stoeger Coach Gun Shotgun is a double-barrel, side-by-side shotgun available in .410, 20, and 12 gauges. Chambers are 2.75 or 3 inches, action is break open, and the guns are available with double or single triggers. These guns have a relatively short 20-inch barrel, hence the Coach Gun name. The term coach gun got its name from the ...The number meaning is unknown. Your gun (1926-1935) was too early for a date code. In theory chokes can be measured by comparing the bore and choke diameter. The nominal ID of a 12 Ga bore is 0.729" but it can vary consdierably. If you have a calibers or a choke gauge you can measure the choke diameter.Dec 8, 2016 · Hopkins & Allen Manufacturing Co. was in business 1868-1898 and produced falling block single barrel shotguns. The enterprise became Hopkins & Allen Arms Co. 1898-1914 and introduced "tip-up" single barrel shotguns in 1902 after acquiring Forehand Arms; with a distinctive barrel take down lever and drop point receiver.western arms model long range double guns. serial number year. lefever single barrel guns. serial number year. 1 - 8505 1927. 175000 - 182031 1908. 1 - 16 1929.6242 posts · Joined 2007. #12 · Jan 22, 2013. The best serial number chronology for the Western Arms Co., Long Range Doubles is in the second edition of Walter Snyder's Ithaca book. The serial numbers began at 1 when the guns were introduced in 1929 and reached into the 65xxx range by WW-II.Jul 20, 2017 · No Timur, not possible. Before 1891 no official proof marks were used and when the proof marks law started in 1891 older guns were marked only with a V under crown. The serial number of this shotgun is 47915 and when I compare with my old guns the 1185 is the number of the barrel maker but not certain.30 Apr 2019 ... An early Miroku Shotgun is what we would like to share with you today. It is a low serial number Miroku Model 700 Over and Under Shotgun.Gary: Retail value for a gun in good or better condition would range from $50 to $125 depending on mechanical and bore condition and remaining original wood and metal finish. Thanks for your detailed answer. A friend has a 12 ga. Nitro Hunter and is wonder what length shell to use.They might not be as well-known as some European manufacturers, but there were a number of great American double-barrel shotgun makers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These guns remain highly collectible, and many are also fine shooters. The All-American double shotguns: Parker Guns. A.H. Fox Guns.52 posts · Joined 2005. #8 · May 12, 2013. Mine is a back action marked Stanley Arms Co, with "Belgium Twist" marked top rib and a doll's head extension. I figure its a 1930ish gun and I have no reason to shoot through those damascus barrels even with proper ammo. The chambers are 2 5/8" by my Galazan gauge.Aug 20, 2021 · This is an elg double barrel shotgun (the encircled symbol with a star beneath it, is in both barrels). I cannot see any crown until the time I write this post. I have seen a PV. I seem to identify a 19.0 and a 19.6 and I am thinking these are the different chokes of each barrel. Other symbols that I recognise are the no 1 (the perron), no 6 ...Trade name pump shotguns will retail in the $75 to $200 range. See above for trade name single barrel & double barrel shotguns. Commemoratives - Most guns increase in value over the years (after an initial depreciation when the first few years). One group of guns that have not performed as well as others are commemoratives. To get top value, a ...It is a 30" Barrel (29.5") side by side with a push down under lever barrel release (cant find any pictures with this style release). It has Damascus barrels. The stock and action and all parts but the Barrel is serial number 27 and has an A.S stamp between the barrel hinge. The Barrel is serial number 591 and has a PB with an oval around it ...A serviceable shotgun, but nowhere near a true Fox, yet often confused with the original. The Fox Model B was introduced about 1939 by Savage for the hunter who wanted better fit and finish than offered by the Stevens model 530. It was made in many variations until 1988. Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%.SERIALIZATION / DATE OF MANUFACTURE-When was your gun made? These tables will help you identify the year of manufacture on many popular models of firearms. Information courtesy of The Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Fjestad. From The Blue Book of Gun Values. Store Brand Crossover List; Proof Marks;The only way to identify the Stevens variant model is a visual examination of the sides of the receiver plus receiver markings. The double struck markings were used only on the Springfield Model 311 variants using the G. S. Lewis striker fired action in the period 1931-1935. Your shotgun is chambered for the .410 2 1/2" shell only.Shotgun ID & Value Double barrel shotgun value and age. Jump to Latest ... I have a double barrel shot gun that hasd the following stamped Springfield Arms Company, patented April 20, 1915. The serial number stamped on the forearm on the wood X5 7558 and on the metal is 5 7558. also on the bottom of the barrel is stamped X57 7558 and on the top ...30 Apr 2019 ... An early Miroku Shotgun is what we would like to share with you today. It is a low serial number Miroku Model 700 Over and Under Shotgun.The serial numbers for Crescent made single barrels made in 1924 start out with serial number 567000 and end with 588000. Playing with the numbers, they made an average of 1,750 guns a month.Adding the monthly average number of guns made a month to the beginning figure discloses that your would have been made in February 1924.Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a ...The gun was made some time between 1880 and 1914 when World War One cut off all exports from Belgium. If the name on the gun should happen to be UNION MACHINE CO NEW YORK and you left the New York off then it was made by Simonis,Janssen & Dumoulin another Belgian maker. This one was imported by Schoverling,Daley & Gates in 1892.Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a ...Hopkins and Allen Arms Company was issued or assigned patents both in 1898 and 1902. The .410 bore 2 1/2" shot shell was introduced in the 1915 time frame. The 3" .410 bore shell was introduced by Winchester-Western in 1933. Prior to 1915, small shotshells consisted of the .44 XL (derived from the .44-40 cartridge, the 12 mm European shotshell ...11 Nov 2013 ... ... old double barrel shotguns. Watch as Larry Potterfield, Founder and ... Parker Shotgun fix for Smoothing pits in Barrel Bores Double Barrel.single stack. 612 posts · Joined 2011. #21 · Feb 4, 2021. My local gun shop sold my Ithaca Flues 20 gauge for $700. It was in fair condition. I'm willing to guess your gun is worth more, but not much. The …4.3Mposts. 145.5Kmembers. Since 2000. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!It's a 12 ga. and both barrels are choked. That IS NOT a crown over "IV", it is a "crown over W" and is the proof for a choked barrel.. The circled 12 denotes it is chambered for 2 1/2 in shells rather than the more modern 2 3/4 in. 13/1 was the spud size that fits the bore. The "crown over S" is the proof mark for a smooth bore barrel.Jan 5, 2013 · Because that depends on the model, single or double barrel and outside hammer or hammerless. Assuming that the gun was made by Crescent and one of three models, it was made in either 1901, 1906 or 1929. As to value, these guns were inexpensive even when new and depending on the time period sold for $15.00 to $30.00.From the time of the patent until WW-II this action was used on a number of different Stevens, Riverside and Springfield doubles as well as many marked with a variety of "trade names." The gun of this design was introduced in 12- and 16-gauge as the Riverside No. 315 in the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Catalogue No. 54, with a list price of $16.50.RPcooldude Discussion starter. 249 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Oct 11, 2006. Need info on Rossi Coach gun. 19" Double Barrel,Stainless Steel, Side hammers, extractors, 20 gauge,Imported by Garcia Sporting Arms of Washington DC., Model #RGS20663, serial# 3839. PERFECT CONDITION!!! (shot less than 10 times).This is a typical 16 gauge of the period between 1912 and 1939. Marks visible are crown-over-U (final proof) and eagle-crown-over-S (smoothbore) and –W (choked). The 16-in-a-circle indicates the nominal gauge of the shotgun and the 16/1 shows that the actual diameter of the bores was between .662” and .669”.Gauge hammer less double barrel. The barrel at the end measure .680-.690 and the length is 30 inches. There are no manufacturer markings whatsoever on the receiver or barrel. The guy at the gun show took it apart and the serial number on the inside reads 35762 and it matches the same number on the wood. From all the searching I have done it ...If you have only one marking per barrel; it is the bore diameter. Some of those old Belgians had small bore `12 ga. 18.1 divided by 254=.712 bore size; quite a bit smaller than the standard of .729 for a 12. The English actually called those guns 11 guages. The muzzle need to be measured to get an accurate choke id.L.C. Smith Double Barrel Speciallty Grade Shotgun (Antique)$500.00 ... SERIAL NUMBER: 42167 DESIGN: This side-by-side 12 ga. ... id (driver's license). Out of state ...Others, such as well worn no name double barrel shotguns of average quality & low condition may be worth well under $200. Some general considerations for antique flint & …Model 1889. Description: Outside hammer, double barrel shotgun Introduction Year: 1889 Year Discontinued: 1908 Total Production: Approximately 135,000 Designer/Inventor: E. Remington & Sons Action Type: Circular action hammers Caliber/Gauge: 10, 12, and 16 gauge Serial Number Blocks: 0,000 – 105,000, 200,000 – 260,000, serial numbers …Jan 30, 2021 · Looking at the proof marks I think I can identify a Birmingham proof mark on the barrel under the handguard. I am not sure what the other marks reflect. The serial numbers on the receiver, barrels and forearm match (4501) and the top of the barrels read "W Richards London Laminated Steel".Drew Hause. Henry Arms Co. was a tradename used on Henri Pieper guns sold by many U.S. hardware and sporting goods stores. The "Twist Finish" may mean a Twist pattern was applied in some manner over likely decarbonized steel tubes. On the barrel flats should be a ELG in an oval; if it is crowned then the gun was made after 1893.Jul 20, 2017 · No Timur, not possible. Before 1891 no official proof marks were used and when the proof marks law started in 1891 older guns were marked only with a V under crown. The serial number of this shotgun is 47915 and when I compare with my old guns the 1185 is the number of the barrel maker but not certain.What type of shotgun shells will work in this rifle. I understand that flussstahl krupp is the metal type and essen is where is was made. Marks I found on the barrels are nitro, flussstahl krupp essen in a circle. On the left barrel is HALBERSTADT, on the right barrel WILH - PIETHE Under the foream is number 5605 and also on the underside of ...During 2006, Remington Arms Co. announced the release of a new AAHE 28 ga. Parker, manufactured in the U.S. by Connecticut Shotgun Co. 95% of the original Parkers bought and sold each year are in 30% or less condition (referring to original case colors). Percentages on following pages refer to the amount of original case colors remaining on frame.It is a 30" Barrel (29.5") side by side with a push down under lever barrel release (cant find any pictures with this style release). It has Damascus barrels. The stock and action and all parts but the Barrel is serial number 27 and has an A.S stamp between the barrel hinge. The Barrel is serial number 591 and has a PB with an oval around it ...The stamp or seal denoting the manufacturer, serial number and/or date of manufacture is often deeply etched into the shotgun, usually somewhere underneath it. You may want to use a sharpie or a marker to dye the area to make the marks more visible. But that won’t be necessary unless the shotgun is heavily damaged or the marks are seriously faded.A few examples of appraisal values forW RICHARDS SHOTGUN. Search our price guide for your own treasures. W. Richards Shotgun. Description Cal/GA: 12. Barrel length: 30 inches. Chamber length: 2 – ¾ inches. Length of pull: 14 inches. Choke dimension: M & F. Drop on the heel: 3 – 1/4 inches. Double barrel laminated steel barrel.Belgian double barrel identification. Hey guys! I figure you're the most knowlegeable people on this subject, and that you've done this before. I have come across a double barrel and i'd love to know the manufacturer/model and an approximate manufacture date. I know that it should be newer than 1924 due to the gauge marking.This is a fairly scarce little Remington Double Barrel shotgun w/ rabbit ear hammers in 12 gauge known as the Model 1882. Built ... Serial number is in the 12,000 range with matching numbers. Overall condition grades to NRA Antique Very Good+ that looks nice and has remained untouched for many years.LC Smith 12 gauge double. 32 inch barrels. Serial number 308487 wood has been refinished and I suspect the checkering recut. ... 14,854 satisfied customers. Need help dating and identifying antique muzzleloader. Need help dating and identifying antique muzzleloader shotgun. Barrels have following markings: ELG with Star underneath …Circa: 1889 (Lefever Arms Company) Hammerless Double Shotguns. Optimus: Whitworth fluid steel or Kilby barrels, finest French walnut stock, full pistol grip with horn cap, horn or skeleton butt plate, full compensated action, special designs in gold, highest class of engraving, checkering and finish. AA Grade: Finest Damascus or Laminated steel ...30 Apr 2019 ... An early Miroku Shotgun is what we would like to share with you today. It is a low serial number Miroku Model 700 Over and Under Shotgun.A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. Ethan Allen Very Rare Hinge Breech 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun - Antique. Description: Antique, UTTERLY RARE. Serial Number #70; 12 ga. with unique flip open breech, 26 1/2" barrel & pitted bores. Mechanically good & gun has brown to silver patina w/original stock.The number meaning is unknown. Your gun (1926-1935) was too early for a date code. In theory chokes can be measured by comparing the bore and choke diameter. The nominal ID of a 12 Ga bore is 0.729" but it can vary consdierably. If you have a calibers or a choke gauge you can measure the choke diameter.Please be aware that THE SAME NAMES may be found on vintage single and double barrel shotguns manufactured in Belgium, England in Birmingham or London, made in Belgium but marketed by a Birmingham or U.S. firm, or in the U.S. by Savage Arms, Harrington & Richardson, W.H. Davenport, Hopkins and Allen, J. Stevens, Iver …The only mention of anything different is in the illustration for the Model 100 is that it has a Diana Breech. I am not familiar enough with double barrels to know what a Diana Breech is. Looked up the serial number you give and if the gun is a Hammer double made after H& A was reorganized in 1898/99 to become Hopkins & Allen Arms Company …Most double shotguns represented here. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers.In today’s fast-paced world, businesses and consumers alike rely heavily on technology. From smartphones to appliances, almost everything we use has a unique identification code kn...February 17, 2024 by Mike McMaken. Dating High Standard shotguns can be a straightforward process if you follow a few key steps. Firstly, examine the barrel markings and proofmarks to determine the manufacturing date. Additionally, researching the specific model and comparing it to historical catalogs can provide further insight into the ...BA Prefix. The BA prefix on the Iver Johnson arms represents the Enforcer model with a blue steel finish. Middle sex, New Jersey – BA00001 (1978) To BA05567 (1981). In Jacksonville, the only serial number was BA05708, Recorded in 1983. 4,524 Enforcers were manufactured and sold between 1978 and 1981.Shotgun ID & Value Savag arms 12ga Fox model B double barreltrying to date gun ... There is no serial number-year made tables for Savage, Stevens made guns that I know of. Looked in a couple of references and found no mention of a single gold plated trigger. Of course did find mention of the various models of double barrels and it …W. & C. Scott "Bowood" ~ An exceptional 2 3/4" higher grade boxlock in like new condition in its makers case. Category: Boxlocks. Gauge: 12 gauge. GunID: 5317. Serial: 146430. What more can I say except this gun is in near new condition, has 2 3/4" proofs, and features near 100% case color and black on the barrels.Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. ... 1892 and 1897 so good to have the correct range. Do the model A's and B's have a separate serial number series or were they combined? I have two Model A's serial number 591 and 4331 ...Aug 20, 2021 · This is an elg double barrel shotgun (the encircled symbol with a star beneath it, is in both barrels). I cannot see any crown until the time I write this post. I have seen a PV. I seem to identify a 19.0 and a 19.6 and I am thinking these are the different chokes of each barrel. Other symbols that I recognise are the no 1 (the perron), no 6 ...In 1881, a gunsmith from Saint Etienne, Régis Darne, patented a new basically different type of shotgun. It has a fixed barrel and a rotating breech system : the C model. By pushing the top lever, the breech block rotates 90 degrees on the right and gives access to the chambers (it doesn't have ejectors).The Remington Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun (aka Model 1889) had serial numbers that continued from the last E. Remington & Sons hammer double. They reached 100000 in 1900, and guns exist up to about 105000. Remington then saw the overlap and jumped the Model 1889 serial numbers to 200000 and continued.The below dates with associated serial numbers represent the approximate serial number range at the beginning of that year. Lefever Arms Co. - Lefever Sidelock Model Guns. Observed Year of Production: Serial Number of Gun: 1880: 5000: 1881: 5500: 1882: 6500: 1883: 7500: 1884: 8049: 1885: ... Lefever Single Barrel Guns - (Made by Ithaca Gun ...Where do I find the Serial Number of a 12 Gauge Double Barrel Parker Brothe... Where do I find the Serial Number of a 12 Gauge Double Barrel Parker Brothers 1875 ? The serial number is visible on the fore-end iron, although the last two numbers are not readable in the picture. The serial number should also be stamped on the frame watertable and ...Antique: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen Arms Company Model: Double Barrel Shotgun Serial Number: 1619 . See all listings by paterson Print this listing. Click Photo to Enlarge: Guns International #: 102412248 Seller's Inventory #: 873 Category - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge - Antiques.Feb 25, 2018 · black powder double barrel identification. If anybody could help me out on this i would appreciate it. this was my great grandfathers who migrated to the states from Germany back in the 1920's. the last pic is the only markings i can find on the weapon, gold painted design between the barrels in front of the hammers.I have a Parker bros. Sxs double barrel shotgun. 12gauge. Serial number 205575. I know nothing about these guns and would like to figure out what kind of value it has. I am sure condition is everything. I would call it good condition. It is obviously worn but still shines, wood looks good and the barrels are in decent condition. Any help would ...21 Jan 2018 ... When the guns were originally made, the factory put the serial number on a whole bunch of different parts, and on many guns some of these ...I have 3 parts with matching serial number 3262 and on top of barrels says Laminated Steel , a set of proof marks under side of barrel show a Brimmingham proof with sords crossing and a V under and the 11 marking each side with a blackpower proof as well same proof on block with more letters under sorwds crossing as well as 5 in middle of block ...Shotgun Cane- Ca. 1880- A Belgium shotgun cane in working condition with matching serial numbers, walnut handle with a working cocking mechanism, that when cocking produces a hairpin trigger, walnut shaft and an unusual iron ferrule which doubles as a small screwdriver. H.- 4" x 3" O.L.- 35" $1,000-1,500.N R Davis & Son Double Barrel Shotgun. Description: 12ga, NVSN, assembly number 40 on parts, 32 inch damascus barrels, 2 3/4 inch chokes, walnut stock and forearm, original hammers, FN butt plate, 1890's. Condition: bores are rough in places, barrels are silver gray with good pattern, remaining metal is mottled plum gray, needs tightening at ...Rule #1: Look for original condition. This is where you want to focus most of your attention. The more original condition (original finish) a vintage double has, the less it has been used and abused. The more it will cost you, too—especially if it’s American made. Rule #2: Check the barrels first.The first models had half block barrels, but after 1902 Darne used a new process to fit the barrels together: Tin soldering (at 250° C) and a Frette (mono-bloc) that holds the chambers. In fact, it was shown that the usual process of copper soldering (1000° C) for half block barrels can damage the temper.I purchased a very old double barrel, duel hammer shotgun. It has no identifying name on it, but I have been able to discern that the barrel was made in Belgium. I'm thinking its an old Ithica but I'm not sure. The serial number on it is 15834. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the barrels and there is also a stamp that says S P .... Field Grade production totaled 199,384 accouLocation: Meriden, Connecticut. Perhaps best known of all A The Ithaca Gun Company first produced a single-barrel trap gun in 1914. Their guns were based on the Emil Flues three piece lock design. toggle navigation. Home; ... but I fell in love with this Ithaca 4E Flues antique Trap gun at first sight. I've read that Ithaca made a habit of producing guns for which Remington patents had expired ...Wm Moore & Co. 10 ga. Saloon Shot Gun Wm Moore & Co. 10 ga. Saloon Shot Gun You have a great piece from the Indian War era, a Wm. Moore & Co 10 ga. saloon shot gun. This saloon shot gun has Damascus steel barrels and is ca. the 1870′s. A terrific piece of American militaria. However seen your pictures the condition of your gun is not very good. A comprehensive Remington 700, 1100, 870 Serial Number L Hi, your shotgun was made after 1924 due to the Perron-Liege proof marks.(most sales were in the 1930s) This type of shotgun was sold by both sears and eatons and a host of other stores primarily in Canada. They are actually quite common and usually go for beteen $150 -$200 at auction.They were a good quality shotgun.Paper. Pencil. Rag. Polish the entire gun barrel and stock with a dry rag to remove any debris or rust covering the shotgun identification. Locate the trigger on the top back part of your gun. Look on both sides of the gun, directly under the trigger. This is where almost every shotgun manufacturer places the shotgun brand seal. Both hammer and hammerless versions were offered. Val...
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