What is the approximate age and value of a side by side 12 gauge double barrel shotgun with exposed double hammers that is marked only with Regent Arms Co and has no serial number?

Answer 1

This gun was manufactured by Anciens Etablissments Pieper, Leige, Belgium, c. 1905-1914. It should not be fired unless it is checked and approved by a competent gunsmith, so it's primary value will be as a mantle decoration - $150-$250. Value will depend on how good it looks over the fireplace. Large side hammers seem to add a bit to the decorator value of an old double, so maybe as high as $250 if you catch a buyer in a good mood. Old damascus barreled guns should not be fired unless a really-really good gunsmith has given it his approval and determined the correct ammunition (which you will NOT find at Walmart or any chain porting goods store).

Answer 2

I have a Henry Arms double barrel shotgun and am trying to find information on it. I have heard that it might have been produced in the 1800's. Serial # 55578 Thank you for any information you can give me.

Answer 3

Your regent named shotgun was probably made by the Cresent Firearms Co.They were in business from 1896-1932.They made many trade named shotguns for hardware retail business,s in the time frame mentioned.The price of your shotgun will range from 75-175 dollars,depending on overall condition of the wood and metal and a pair of good bores.