You have a well-made, but unexciting, firearm. Not really suitable for sporting purposes due to its age (possibly laminated barrels and probably short chambers) and not something sought by "serious" collectors (that means the ones who have money to burn). It really has value only as a mantle decoration. $75 if it is a single shot, up to $250 if it is a double with big side hammers.
CHeck the acution sites.
Since the company has been out of business for 97 years, you'll probably have to find a gunsmith who can custom make it or modify a forearm from a similar gun.
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what do you want for it
Just a general price
245
$350.00 to $450.00 in very good condition
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110-200 dollars.
WILMONT GUN CO guns were made in Belgium from c.1880 to c.1915. Value is going to be low, with excellent examples under $400. Please do not attempt to fire the shotgun.
Sears has a recall on some of their J C Higgins 12 ga and they will send you $165 just for the bolt if it is a bolt action shotgun. I had one and that's what they sent me.
This was made by Harrington & Richardson. Probably a model 10 or 120. (is this a singleshot? If so, value about $75 or less.AnswerIf the shotgun you have is a 12ga please do not fire your shotgun and go to this web sight: http://www.firearmsid.com/Recalls/FA_Recalls%203.htm