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I have a single shot 12ga shotgun. The name on it is Leader and the number is 497949. What info can you give me on this wepon.
Browning.com has sn data under customer service.
i can't tell you a date for the manufacture of a 16ga.shotgun but i own a 12ga. singleshot shotgun made by mass. arms co. with patent date December 1900. i hope this info will help someone with finding the answer.
Depression era shotgun sold by Sears and Roebuck, there was no requirement for serial numbers at the time. If it shows significant wear take it to a gunsmith to determine safety before firing, other wise it should be fine for lead shot.
I have a Stevens mod. 94 series k single shot 20 gauge serial a817325, and i have been trying to find info on it also. Havent found anything worth while yet, but still searching. If i find any useful info i will post it, and if you find something first my email is twan4487@yahoo.com i would really APPRECIATE it! thanks, Anthony
Moderately priced and same quality
One of many companies that made inexpensive firearms at the turn of the century.
What kind of info do you need? please email me at eagle44mag@adelphia.net and I will try to help thanks Rick
Reliable, low cost firearms. Seldom exceed 100 USD in value.
Volunteer Arms Co. was a trade name of Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing, a large wholesale/retail in Louisville, KY. It operated under that name from 1907 until 1986. The Volunteer Arms Co single barrel shotguns were actually the Iver Johnson Champion model. The Champion was manufactured from c. 1909 until the mid 1970's.
Sorry- that is a serial number, and conveys no information. If the barrel is not marked, you need to take it to a gunsmith who will measure the chamber- not only for gauge, but for the correct shell length. Just because an unfired shell fits does not mean it is the correct shell. And it is not a rifle, but a shotgun.
@ 80-100 yrs, 10-100 USD at most