Near the turn of the century
Can't answer about "Volunteer" question. Please tell which model. Volunteer is not a model by Browning
Volunteer arms 12 shotgun model 94042?
60-100 years
Crescent or HD Folsom
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The 12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun Model 336882 from the Volunteer Arms Company was probably manufactured by the Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company that operated in Louisville, Kentucky. Iver Johnson Company and H & R, are two other gun manufacturers that made this type of shotgun.
1910,1911
Rosa Parks.
A 410 gauge, single barrel shotgun with Volunteer stamped on it and Serial number A981277 was made by the Volunteer Arms Company. They made guns for Belknap Hardware store in Louisville, Kentucky.
J. Stevens Arms Company
75-100 years ago
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