Used to keep the parts identified for assembley.
Not really
if there are no barrel markings......how do you know it's a colt ??
American Gun CO. double barrel 271026
Interesting, the receiver was made after 1930 and the barrel 1922. Doubtful if the barrel is original.
value depends on overall condition................pictures help
100-1000 or so
50-100 dollars.
Prior to WWII all barrels and receivers should match. The practice stopped as absolute in the late 40's to around 1951 or 52. It is not necessary for them to match to be original as sold, however there are many cases where a barrel did match a gun as late as the 60's. This does not affect the value or collectability of the gun after the 1940's if it doesnt have matching numbers.
Usually caliber and/or serial numbers.
Slide the Top Lever to the right to open the chamber. Turn the shotgun upside down. Look at the end of the barrel between the receiver and barrel. Get a flashlight and you'll see a series of numbers stamped in the bottom of the barrel.
I too have a rifle matching this description. Any information would be of interest.
WHAT were they, or WHERE were they? There probably are none as they were manufactured long before serialization was required by law. Well, allow me to help you on the question as to where the serial number can be found on a W. H. Davenport shotgun. Remove the barrel. The shotgun I have has a flip open tab on the right side that is attached to a screw. Unscrew that and remove the barrel. On the underside of the barrel, at the breech, you'll find the serial number. Also, I noticed, behind the after end of the trigger guard are two numbers. Those two numbers match the last two numbers of the serial number. I'm not sure of their purpose. If this was helpful drop me a line at z.poet$pam@verizon.net (Of course, remove the $pam from the address.) Cheers, George Note: matching no's will be found on the lock, stock & barrel. The four didgits are found inside the frt stock that cradles the barrel, under the barrel where the lock will conceal when assembled. Also inside the top of the rear stock where the lock is attached, and under the lock behind the trigger guard as mentioned. And contrary to George, all numbers match on my "Davenport". signed the stunner.