Locate the serial number: The serial number can typically be found on the receiver of the shotgun, although some older models may have the serial number on the barrel or …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 When the guns were originally made, the factory put the serial number on a whole bunch of different parts, and on many guns some of these ...I have inherited a 30" double barrel shotgun that has "C G Bonehill London Damascus Steel" stamped between the barrels, serial number 62611. I was wanting to know the approximate age. I am not interested in the value as I have no plans on parting with it. I know it belonged to my great-grandfather and possible his father.Antique Double Barrel Shotgun: Identifying, Valuing, and Buying Jan 11, 2023 · Read on! Identifying Antique Double Barrel Shotguns If the antique double barrel shotgun was maintained in a good condition, chances are that you're going to be able to identify it easily.The $1000 Grade Lefever Arms Co. shotgun was the most expensive American shotgun offered until the advent of the Parker Invincible in 1929. The number produced is unknown with reports of up to four being produced according to Elliott. The serial number s of two known are in the 23xxx range which would put them in the realm of 1895.NOTE: Like most collectible double guns, smaller gauges command a price premium over 12-gauge model. 16-gauge Field Grade may command a 25 percent price premium; 20-gauge Field Grade may command up to a 50 percent price premium; 28-gauge and .410 caliber Field Grade models, perhaps as much as 250-300 percent.It says J.Manton London Fine Twist on the steel on top between the barrels. It has a gold shield like pc secured on the bottom near the back of the stock. The barrels are about 31" long; the total gun length about 47-1/2". . I cant find a serial number if there is one and not sure how to remove the barrels if nescessary.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.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.Step 2: Determine the year of manufacture of the shotgun. Step 3: Look up the serial number code for the corresponding year of manufacture. Step 4: Check the markings on the shotgun, including the barrel and receiver, to ensure they match the year of manufacture and serial number code.Phone: (228) 254-5289. Active Listings: 0. Total Listings: 105. Seller Type: Private Seller. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Payment Methods: Double-Barrel Hammer Shotgun by Wilmot Gun Co. Description: 12 gauge (modified & cylinder), 28" round barrels, S/N 21.The 2.5 million numbers stopped in the area of 2,535,XXX which places it about 39,000 rifles from the end of production in June 1945. It is believed that approximately 40,000 WIN-13 rifles were produced. In addition, rifles in the 1.6 million serial number range have been observed ranging from number 1,602,XXX through 1,639,XXX.Good work with the pictures and locating the choke markings. Your Model 24 was manufactured in the year 1947, and it is in Very Good graded condition. Unlike many, it still has its factory original black hard rubber butt plate. Accordingly, it is worth at least $800, and might go a few hundred higher if you find a motivated collector still ...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.Stevens 311s were made from 1926-1945. Later Stevens (1949-1970) had a Date Code. It was a Capital letter with a number in a small circle. It is located between the hinge pin and trigger guard. There were lots of models some fancier and more valuable. For the base model, from the Standard Catalog of Firearms, 2009:This publication provides an easy reference for Parker shotguns manufactured between 1866-1942. It Includes a 46-page section on Parker identification, with over 100 detailed images depicting serialization location and explanation, various Parker grades, extra features, stock configurations, action types, and barrel identification.8 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · May 20, 2014. I would appreciate any help in identifying and valuing an Auguste Francotte 12 gauge double barreled shotgun. It is marked with "The Conqueror" on top between the barrels. I found a guide to shotgun manufacturers that identified this as an Auguste Francotte.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.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.Phone: (228) 254-5289. Active Listings: 0. Total Listings: 105. Seller Type: Private Seller. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Payment Methods: Double-Barrel Hammer Shotgun by Wilmot Gun Co. Description: 12 gauge (modified & cylinder), 28" round barrels, S/N 21.Two common methods are used to evaluate antique firearms, as follows:-NRA Condition Standards: Modern guns are classified as new, excellent, very good, good, or fair. Antique guns are classified as excellent, fine, very good, good, fair, or poor. New: All original parts, 100 percent original finish and in perfect condition.Sticky Damascus & Vintage Steel Barrel Identification. Drew Hause; Jun 17, 2018; 2 3. 46 65K May 14, 2024 ... Charles Webley 10 gauge London Twist Double Barrel Shotgun. maritz; Jan 12, 2011; 11 ... Browning 16 Gauge A5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun Serial Number. wagregjr; May 8, 2024; 6Because 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.Model: Pocket Model, Series I (5-notch and 10"notch). Caliber:.31 Caliber Barrel Length(s): 4"(shown),5" and 6" Serial Number Range 5-Notch Cylinder: approx. 1 to 500+ Serial Number Range 10- Notch Cylinder: approx.1 to 1,000+ Features: 5-shot, 2-line barrel address: "MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS MANUFG.CO. NEW YORK" After Manhattan patented and added the extra cylinder safety notches to the Series I ...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.Charles Daly was co-founder of Schoverling & Daly sporting goods company in New York City in 1865. The company imported some of the better-made shotguns from Europe and Charles Daly was used as the brand name. Daly trademark was sold several times over the years, with various owners importing guns from Belgium, Germany, Japan, Italy and other ...ITHACA MODEL 87 REPEATER. Model 87 Basic—1989-1994 Model 87 Magnum Model 87 Field Grade—1987-1990 Model 87 Camo—1987-1994 Model 87 Turkey Gun—1987-1996. 📷. Model 87 Deluxe—1987-1996. 📷. Model 87 Ultralite—1987-1990. 📷. Model 87 English—1993-1996 Model 87 Ultralite Deluxe Model 87 Supreme Grade—1987-1996. 📷.The serial number is 30124 Patten March 16 1915 April 27 1915. ... this was the standard iver johnson field grade double barrel shotgun before the "hercules grade" was introduced in 1924. ... after looking at the pictures i am going to have to change my identification of this shotgun. this shotgun does not have the "mono-bloc" breech of …The era of the great American double-barreled shotgun lasted for almost 100 years, from shortly after the Civil War in the late 1860s until the middle of the 20th century. Grand old names like Parker, Fox, Ithaca, Winchester and L.C. Smith topped the list of the better double guns that were made in the United States. Each of these brands had ...Model 1900. Description: Lower priced version of Model 1894 - (Remington's first hammerless double barrel shotgun). Introduction Year: 1900. Year Discontinued: 1910. Total Production: Approximately 99,000.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.S. slim78 Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · May 15, 2012. I've been given an American Gun Co double barrel 12 ***** bearing the serial # 142165. I was wondering the details of the gun. It was passed to me my deceased Grandfather so the gun and the info are priceless to me. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.With a serial number that low the Ithaca Gun Co. hammer double would be the original Baker Model, and probably made in late 1883 or early 1884. The NIG (New Ithaca Gun) replaced the Baker Model in 1887, beginning at serial number 6550. Serial numbers 1 to 6549 were Baker Models. The Baker Model was eventually made in six Qualities from A (list ...Building your own rain barrel is a sustainable way to avoid soaking your yard in chlorinated city water.Merkel brothers began manufacturing rifles and shotguns in Suhl, Germany in 1898. Company is best known for its over/under and side-by-side shotguns, but has also produced double-barreled express rifles, drillings with various rifle/shotgun combinations, falling block single-shot rifles and bolt-action rifles. ... Model 280/360 Two Barrel Set ...STEVENS ARMS CO., J. Location: Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. In 1864, this firm began doing business as J. Stevens & Company. In 1888, it was incorporated as J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. It operated as such until 1920, when it was taken over by Savage Arms Company.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.Check the serial numbers located on the left side of the barrel on your Remington shotgun. They can be decoded to find out when your shotgun or rifle was manufactured. This serial number decoder will translate this information, determining the exact month and year that your specific firearms was created. Remington 700, 870 or 1100 serial/barrel ...Gunsmiths bought these shotguns to sell in their shop. The bore diameter as you found is 18.2 mm and 65 (mm) refers to the chamber length (2 1/2 inches) cc279 is a serial number Acier Comprimé (Compressed Steel) :liquid steel was poured in a mould and as the steel contracts when becoming solid the mould was sqeezed to avoid flaws.Ithaca Double Barrel Shotgun Identification For Sale. High Standard Pistols Serial Ranges 1932-1942. Ithaca Guns - Baker, Crass, Lewis, Manier, Magnum, Pre-WWII choke marks, Lefever Singles, Flues, Knick, Lefever Grade A, NID, Western Long Range. Ithaca Guns Serial Numbers and Date of Manufacture (containing serial information about: …Seller Description For This Firearm. Remington Model 1894. The 1894 is the first hammerless double barrel shotgun made by Remington. They were manufactured from 1894-1910 with serial numbers ...As said this gun, a Hartford Arms Co gun was made by the Crescent fire Arms Company of Norwich, CT (1892 to 1931). the largest make ever of such guns and was made for and sold by the Simmons Hardware Company of St. Louis, MO. According to my information, the gun was made in 1906. Guns made in this time period were made using the technology of ...Jun 17, 2016. #14. Your very clear photos are a big help, now if you could find some markings somewhere. It's an average muzzleloading double, likely post Civil War and was a plain working gun. You might have a gunsmith familiar with black powder guns examine it and if it is shootable that would be a plus.27 Jan 2024 ... Cracking the Code: Dating Antique Firearms with Foreign Proof Marks and Serial Numbers There are a lot of old firearms out there that just ...STEVENS ARMS CO., J. Location: Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. In 1864, this firm began doing business as J. Stevens & Company. In 1888, it was incorporated as J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. It operated as such until 1920, when it …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.Unlocking History: A Collector's Guide to Antique Pistol Identification. Andres G. February 3, 2024. 3 min read. In the dimly lit corner of an old attic, a wooden chest whispers secrets of a bygone era. As your fingers trace the aged brass latch and lift the lid, a captivating accumulation of history lies before you.Here are some possibilities a to age. Hopkins & Allen single shot. Falling block Single shot-----1886 Davenport Model Single shot-1909 Model 1908 Single shot----1908 Model 1912 Single shot-----1912 Other single shot models Hammer Model-----1903 Hammerless Model-----1913 All the rest of the Hopkins & Allen serial number-year made tables are for double barrel guns.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 ...Phone: (559) 916-1202. Active Listings: 1. Total Listings: 118. Seller Type: Private Seller. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Payment Methods: personal check. Belgium H. Pieper Double Barrel 12g Shotgun. Description: SOLD PENDING FUNDS.In 1884 he registered four patents, No. 8469 covered barrels, No. 8471 covered a shotgun, and No.12586 taken out jointly with A J Simpson covered a shotgun. In 1877 patent No. 3718 covered a shotgun action and in 1878 patent No. 2323 also covered a shotgun action. In 1888 No.7823 covered double barrel breech actions and safety catches.From the 1880s to WW-I Belgium exported hundreds of thousands of the very cheapest of doubles marked with all manner of fanciful names. W. Richards from 123 Years Ago -- Back in 1889 the magazine Forest and Stream was doing a series of pattern and penetration tests of various shotguns available to the American shooting public in each issue.4562 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Jun 17, 2018 (Edited) I would be happy to help you identify the pattern of Damascus and Twist barrels, or the composition of the steel used in your pre-1920s shotgun barrels. You can likely do so by reviewing the resources listed below: Crolle Patterns - Terminology and Counting Scrolls.Ithaca double barrel identification. 8,868 8.9K. Cleaning up grandpa's guns. Any information is appreciated. Serial 179999 . ithaca. answer share #2. Two Old Dogs. ... I have a 1903 ithaca 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, serial number 80543, h... Ithaca Flues & Nig Double Barrel 12Ga Side by Side.Estimate: 150.00. Ithaca 12 gauge double barrel percussion shotgun marked ''New Ithaca Gun '' serial #123137 round damascus steel barrels 30 in. L.; engraved frame; checkered walnut stock and forearm; gutta-percha butt plate; overall length - 46 in. Estimate $ 100-200 Some traces of blued finish otherwise browned.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 ...Antique Double Barrel Shotgun: Identifying, Valuing, and Buying Jan 11, 2023 · Read on! Identifying Antique Double Barrel Shotguns If the antique double barrel shotgun was maintained in a good condition, chances are that you're going to be able to identify it easily.Double Barrel Shotgun from Cordier Auctions & Appraisals on July 29, 2018, 10:00 AM EST. SERIAL NUMBER: 7258 DESIGN: 19th C. side by side 12 gauge shotgun. Improved cylinder choke (right and left barrels). Belgian made sidelock top lever with rabbit ear side hammers. Double triggers. ... Vintage Jewelry (2693) Women's Watches (1085) CollectiblesLocating the Serial Number. The serial number is on different parts depending on the Stevens model and production year. Here are some easy ways to locate it! For rifles and Double barrel shotguns, Savage branded imported doubles shotguns: The serial number is found on the receiver or the barrel.Note: For some models, e.g., a double barrel shotgun's date is near the forend on the underside of ...Step 2. Buy or borrow a copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values, published by Blue Book Publications, Inc. There are more than 1.3 million copies in print as of 2010. The Blue Book, which costs about $45, will include a range of potential serial numbers for each shotgun by manufacturer, including its current estimated value.Mar 13, 2013 · Good evening, You have a beautiful old gun. But be very careful;i will try to explain why. In 1888,the first Mauser rifles had a barrel with a 7.8mm bore ,the bottom of the rifling had a 8.07mm diameter.This cartridge has been duplicated for civil use in drillings or double rifles ,the difference is that the civilian (?) cartridges had a rim (or rand in german)and was loaded to make less pressure.Double proof as prescribed by the French law of 1810. 1810 -> Liege. Black powder proof for rifles and shotguns. Can be without star and ring. ... On barrel action of breech loading shotgun after the gun has passed proof with semi-smokeless powder . SCH or EC is abbreviations of the powder: SCH meaning Schultze. 1897-1903.As to familiar assets, 28- and 26-inch barrel lengths—depending on the gauge—a slim and highly manageable boxlock and extractors. The trigger tends heavy, and some of the frills are gone, but the International Silver Reserve is still among the best values out there. MSRP: Starts At $756; mossberg.com.VINTAGE SERIAL NUMBERS; VINTAGE ADS; APPRAISALS; ... LeFever Nitro Special Double Barrel Shotguns. Serial Number: Year of Manufacture: 100000 - 101599: 1921: 101600 - 119899: 1922: 119900 - …We have a brothers double barrel shotgun dated March 23 1875 plain twist serial number 19485.We would like to know what - Answered by a verified Expert ... There is also a parker gun of similar vintage listed at just under $1,000. ... i have a parker brother double barrel 12ga shotgun with a serial number 7021. the year that the gun was made is ...Help ID D-Barrel Lever Antique shotgun. Hi, I am new to the forum and was hoping to get a shotgun Identified and approximate value of this Antique Double Barreled Lever shotgun. Brown-Camp Hardware Co. DesMoines Iowa ( in a diamond logo) “IOA” on both sides of the face plates. And only “17” in multiple spots (serial number?I have inherited a 30" double barrel shotgun that has "C G Bonehill London Damascus Steel" stamped between the barrels, serial number 62611. I was wanting to know the approximate age. I am not interested in the value as I have no plans on parting with it. I know it belonged to my great-grandfather and possible his father.Here is the rest. 1. The Serialization Book is compiled from information found in the stock books, not the order books. 2. If the gun is listed in the order book but not the stock book, a PGCA letter is the place to look for further information. 3. What Erick says is partially right.The gun has a serial number with no letter prefix; it was made between 1909 and 1919. If the gun has a single-letter prefix, it was made between 1920 and 1929. If the gun has a …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 ...Ithaca double barrel identification. 8,868 8.9K. Cleaning up grandpa's guns. Any information is appreciated. Serial 179999 . ithaca. answer share #2. Two Old Dogs. ... I have a 1903 ithaca 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, serial number 80543, h... Ithaca Flues & Nig Double Barrel 12Ga Side by Side.The Golden age of American shotguns lasted only about 40 years, from about 1890 until the Great Depression. Guns were made after that time, but most collectors agree that quality began to decline after the depression. The only quality American double introduced after the Great Depression was the Model 21 Winchester, showing up in the …Serial Number Ranges vs Model; Serial Number Model; 501-14.006: Model 46: 40.001-47.813: Model 46A: 1.001-1.228: ... Model 648 (640 in 8x57JS) 90.001-92.859, 92.901-97.736: Model 649 (640 in 9,3x62) Shotguns. Husqvarna Drilling (Model 70) and single barrel guns (Remington actions) not included. Serial Number Year of Manufacture; 16928: 1884 ...Hello, I would like to get an idea for the age and value of an old 12 gauge double barrel shotgun I have. It looks like it is a WM Moore & Co. But I have been reading there is a lot of companies that copied a popular gun of that time period. I took it to a friend who is good with guns and he believes this might have Birmingham proofs on it.In the United States, the minimum legal barrel length of a shotgun is 18 inches. Shotguns with shorter barrels must be federally registered and are subject to taxation. These legal...Remove the forearm and separate the barrels from the frame then post some clear, close-up photos showing all the proof marks, date codes, etc. on the barrel flats and on the watertable of the frame. Then perhaps Sauerfan and others can decipher what you have. Based on the patent date, The Colt appears to be a Model 1883.Elon Musk is not backing down from its promise to produce 5,000 Model 3s per week this summer. The numbers are in, and Tesla fell short of its Model 3 production target—again. The ...Elon Musk is not backing down from its promise to produce 5,000 Model 3s per week this summer. The numbers are in, and Tesla fell short of its Model 3 production target—again. The ...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.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.Re: W. Richards double percussion shotgun. « Reply #6 on: February 06, 2021, 07:35:50 PM ». There are many W Richards reproduction guns throughout the world. A genuine gun will have W Richards (Gunmakers) Liverpool Ltd (or Preston/London etc) stamped on the rib between/above the barrel (s)." Logged.I'm trying to identify what model/grade Charles Daly B.C. Miroku , 9 Aug 2021 ... Pieces of History. 100+ Year Old Double Barrel Sh, Model Identification. Typically located on the oth, Most double shotguns represented here. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over, Shotgun ID & Value Wm Cashmore shotgun. Jump ... It is a sid, A few examples of appraisal values forW RICHARDS SHOTGUN. Search our price gu, Ithaca double barrel shotguns for sale and auction. Buy a Ithaca double barre, The initial sequence of numbers for the Solid Rib was 70000 , Shotgun ID & Value J Stevens "Springfield, welcome. Its likely early 1900... From wiki Hopkins & Alle, Jan 30, 2021 · Looking at the proof marks I think I can identi, We'll just assume it was made by Crescent. There is really no pr, You should find a date code stamped on every double-barrel, Each letter code represented a year of manufacture e., This shotgun is dual-trigger, 20-gauge, where--on the left side--i, Good evening, You have a beautiful old gun. But be very careful;i, Jan 30, 2021 · Looking at the proof marks I think I, The Stoeger Coach Gun Shotgun is a double-barrel, .