Hercules was made by Iver Johnson from 1918-1943, Hercules name dropped in late 30's!
Manufactured by Iver Johnson or J. Stevens for Montgomery Wards.
Also made by H & R.Made for Montgomery Ward stores by Iver Johnson and J. Stevens
It's really a Stevens model 94. Hercules was a Montgomery Ward brand name. Hercules was made by Iver Johnson from 1918-1943. I have a Montgomery Ward Hercules 16 ga. double. Does anyone know who made it. There are no brand or model numbers.SN X76777
It was made by Iver Johnson after their Champion Model for Montgomery Ward
The Hercules shotgun was made by Iver Johnson (not Stevens, which is a totally different company) from 1918-1943, although the Hercules name was dropped in the late 30's.
I'm not sure of the value of your shotgun. I have a Montgomery Wards Hercules, double barrel shotgun, with external hammers. With all the research I have done it is a Stevens 217. I have been looking for a set of barrels for this gun. Can you describe your gun to me. Petter
$100
We cant verify the SD108 model number, however: The "Hercules" was the trade name used by the Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works on shotguns made for the Montgomery Ward Co. Of Chicago. The "Hercules" made for Wards was a copy of the Iver Johnson "Champion" model which is a single shot shotgun with exposed hammer. They were made between 1909 and 1956.
Iver Johnson.
50-150 USD or so
Your shotgun was made by savage/stevens for montgomery wards(westernfield).
J. Stevens.