Side-by-side shotguns are still manufactured.
They are still being made
Not enough profit.
who makes the westernfield model m550a 12ga shotgun
The last Marlin made shotgun was the Model 512 slugmaster,which was made from 1999-2001. After that Marlin made no more shotguns.
It stands for Side by Side in double barreled shotguns.
Unsure of your meaning of "break away shotgun". If you mean breakdown shotguns like double barrels they continue to make several different models.
Sears never made firearms. They "branded" firearms from firearms makers with their name as part of a contract.
While I am not sure if your question is about the US.or Europe?I can say that the biggest manufacturer was Cresent arms Co.They made over 100 different types of shotguns by name for many hardware stores through out the country.They were in business from 1882-1932.Of course Winchester made many shotguns during this time period.The model 1897 being the most popular.Remington were making side by side shotguns during this time also.with many being sold.Marlin began making shotguns at the begining of the 20th century.I hope that you find this informative.
This was probably another house brand name shotgun,which was made by the Crescent Firearms Company.They made and sold shotguns with over 100 different trademark names during there time of business.This Company ceased making firearms in 1932 due to the depression.
Over Under, Side by Side, single shot.
Remington Fastroy stop making these any moreFactory that is in 2008.
J.C. Higgins, I think.