it was made in 1918
Hercules brand is made by Iver-Johnson first introduced in 1900 and has many replicas but not worth too much about $100.00
$50-$75
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
Iver Johnson is most often associated with the HERCULES trade name. sales@countrygunsmith.net *If that statement marked on the gun actually says "barrel and lug forged in one piece" it is a Stevens. If it says "barrel and lug forged in one" (exactly the same except no "piece") it is by Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works.
Either WH Davenport Arms Co or Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works.
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
not sure
2-6 USD or so
1864-1935
Iver johnson
Is this shotgun manufactured with a twist steel barrel
Sold by Sears Roebuck. Probably manufactured by Stevens.