I noticed your question while searching for info on a Parker that I must sell for an estate. Apparently the value runs from as little as $200.00 for a poor/fair gun up to the $900.00 range for a really mint one. These guns are black powder and even though the preloaded shells fit in the chambers it is very dangerous to fire one. If it is proper working condition (don't make that call yourself) then the gun can get the top end of that price range. The gauge is the barrel gauge and an expert can measure it for you. The gun you have I believe was only made in 10 gauge but I may be wrong about that. Check out my website at http://www.RhodeIslandEstateSales.com I'll be selling the gun soon and would be glad to tell you what I get for it. Joe
i have a shotgun with no makers name how can i find out who made it
The Gibraltar single shot is known as a "Trade Brand Name" shotgun. A "Trade Brand Name" shotgun is one that was made by a major maker for a wholesaler or retailer who chose the name to go on the gun and was sold as the store’s brand. This particular type of shotgun was made between 1900 and 1940. Shotguns with the name GIBRALTAR were made by one of two makers, Meriden Fire Arms Company of Meriden, CT or Stevens Arms & Tool Company of Chicopee Falls. MA. They were made for and sold by Sears Roebuck & Co of Chicago, IL. Depending on condition, value is about $50-$75.
Their hallmark was an eagle with wings spread and an "M" between the wings with 4 small egg shaped ovals under the eagle.
Different makers will use different terms.
Yes and no, they are known amongst the learned group of english shotgun enthusiasts No to probably anyone else.
Pretty much a custom proposition. Do a google search on custom shotgun makers and start making phone calls.
Most makers use steel of one type or another.
Go to the ammunition makers web sites. They list information on their products.
Sorry- but none listed in my references. But small makers were frequently overlooked.
In the mid-80's, a group of Spanish makers formed a conglomerate called DIARM which eventually failed. Gorosabel was one of the small makers and had a pretty good reputation.
If this is a American Arms recent import shotgun from Spain,then the value would be between 400-500 dollars for a shotgun which is in pristine condition.If this is a older made Spanish shotgun,then I would need the makers name,overall condition and barrel length,to have any hopes of helping you.
Rogers Bros. became part of the Meriden Britannia company. The Meriden Britannia company absorbed dozens of other silverware makers in the area and expanded its operation overseas, after which it became known as the International Silver Company (IS). International Silver may have used the 1847 Rogers mark as early as 1852. The successor to the International Silver Company is still in business and uses the 1847 trademark to this day.