1864-1935
Manufactured by Iver Johnson or J. Stevens for Montgomery Wards.
About $100
The Hercules shotgun was made by Iver Johnson (not Stevens, which is a totally different company) from 1918-1943, although the Hercules name was dropped in the late 30's.
Hercules was made by Iver Johnson from 1918-1943, Hercules name dropped in late 30's!
Check on Numrich gun parts corp website.
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
Also made by H & R.Made for Montgomery Ward stores by Iver Johnson and J. Stevens
Savage/Stevens Model 5000 very much a model 311
Here is a parts breakdown from gun-parts.com http://www.gun-parts.com/savageshotgun/scan.jpg
The model 5100 Stevens shotgun has a plastic stock
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
Whats the valve of a Stevens model95 12ga shotgun