What is the value of a 12 gauge Essex SX double barrel shotgun with rabbit ear hammers?

rabbit ear refers to the exposed twin "hammers"on a double barrel shotgun. when seen from the rear they resemble a pair of .....thats right... rabbit ears.

i.have.a.j-reynolds-double barrel 16ga belguim rabbit ear shotgun seaking information

Typically, up to $250. Rare and heavily engraved special versions would bring more.

Your gun was made by the Dumoulin firm in Belgium between 1885 and 1905. Value will be under $250.

It all depends on condition. $150-300

I am not sure about the age or value, but I would sure like to own it to rabbit hunt with.

Made in Connecticut between 1895 and 1910 by the Crescent Firearms Co and distributed to the hardware trade by HD Folsom. Value under $250.

Eclipse Gun Company is a name found on Belgian manufactured double barrels from around 1900-1916. The manufacturer was Henri Pieper. Please note that the Damascus barrels were meant for BLACK POWDER shotshells, and should not be fired with modern day ammo.

I dont know of any true Parker Brothers shotgun that had a 'rabbit etched in the barrels.' Would need to know exactly how the gun is marked so we can ID it properly.

does it have rabbit ear hammers

Impossible to answer without knowing the make and model.

Why the **** would you want that!?!?!

I just acquired a JJ Weston SBS and haven't been able to find much info. Seems value could be $1000+.

Browning did not make a gun as you described

Rossi made 2 variations of the double barrel shotguns. The Amadeo "Coach gun" with the rabbit ear hammers and the "Squire" double barrel which was the hammerless version. The age of both guns are from 1968-1989. The value of each is about the same. Ranges from $125 - $150 Depending on value. Not a very valuable gun, but a good shooter. Rossi is no longer in business. They changed there name to Braztech. They are…

The W.H.Hamilton 12 Guage shotgun is from the turn of the century. Look for either Damascus or Belgum Twist on the barrel to deermine the era. In good shape it may sell at auction from $200 + - all depending on the completeness and shape. Do not use with modern high velocity powders. Most sell for wall hangings for $150 in average shape.

50-100. Don't even think about firing it with modern loads.

If it was made by Russell Arms Co.Then it is not a Winchester shotgun.

To find hammers for old rabbit ear shotguns check with Dixie Gun Works

Depends on the condition. Rabbit ear dubars range in price, these days, from less than $100 to as much as you wanna pay, depending on the condition and maker. This gun, if it is shootable, less than $500. If not shootable, less than $200. Original Redneck Genius Basically a Stevens "store-brand" shotgun from the 1920's. sales@countrygunsmith.net

make a sling to catch a rabbit or use a shotgun

This shotgun, which was apparently made in Belgian and imported by the H & D Folsom Arms Co. was designed as a low cost "hardware store" gun. The fact that it has "twist" (damascus barrels) and exposed hammers implies that it is probably no less than 100 years old. Unfortunatly the records of the H & D Folsom Arms Co. are no longer to be had, as such getting an any more than an approxmate…

Wm Parkhurst were the cheapest of Belgian imports marketed by Schoverling, Daly & Gales. In SD&G's 1912 catalogue the cheapest Wm Parkhurst hammer double listed at $7.75 up to the highest at $11.20. Today they would be considered wallhangers only, with values in the $100-$175 range, depending on condition.

i would like to know the value of my rabbit ear 20 gauge stage coach shot gun

Riverside Arms is a brand name used by the J Stevens Arms Co. on many good quality double barrel shotguns until about 1920. The value depends on model, gauge, and condition. The values can range from $100 to $1600. Seek professional appraisal from a gunsmith or advanced collector.