The guns Hercules guns made by Stevens and sold by Wards were made around 1910 to 1940
1880s to 1940s
Turn of the century + a few decades.
I have two 1878 Jas Parker & Sons double barrel shotguns.
Many manufacturers manufacture double barrel shotguns in either a side by side (SxS) or Over/Under configuration. double barrel was made on July 1 1875 in England. by westley Richards co. it is a hammerless 12 guage
Greener is one. There are dozens of others.
You have one of only 2,000 model 335 savage shotguns made.These shotguns were made from 1926-1935.
Over the past 100 years, many makers have made double barrel 410 shotguns. Provide a detailed description of ALL markings, barrel length, finish,etc., and some one might be able to help you.
I can say that J.C.Higgins was the name used to signify Sears & Roebuck firearms from 1942-1962.I would assume that your double barrel shotgun was made during this time span.
New empire was one of the miriad of brand names used by the Crescent Fire Arms Company of Norwich, Ct. between 1892 and about 1922. They manufactured good quality, inexpensive single and double barrel shotguns for field use.
The markings on the receiver and barrel will tell.
I have a circa 1874 W.W. Greener double barrel shotgun. It was made in Birmingham England. It has double hammers with nice engraving. Greener shotguns are still produced today but in limited numbers.
William Parkhurst, located in Bristol, England circa 1920. made sidexside shotguns, but no details on file..............