BLue Book of Gun values
go to the newest edition of the "Shooter's Bible".
http://www.faqs.org/qa/qa-17374.html
I am looking for the same thing. I have a J. Stevens model 54 in .410 that my grandfather left me and cannot find any info on this shotgun. It is bolt action with a cocking knob on the rear of the bolt. Any info would be appreciated.
It is probably a Swiss Verterli c. 1870-80 ~41 cal. I'm told about $250. Google will bring up additional info.
Old gun catalogs, auction sites, gun shop, gun show
Many Mauser rifles were converted into shotguns after WWI.
Blue Book of Gun Values, Standard Dictionary of Firearms.
Mauser k98 value $475
Stevens made a number of inexpensive bolt action utility rifles, including the Model 56, a 5 shot magazine repeater. Values range from @ $50 for one in poor but working condition, to @ $200 for one in excellent condition. I'm afraid that I can't provide any more info, since there is no collector's market for these guns.
Not nearly as much information as say, Google, or the NRA.
Original 1937-1939 Wards Western Field 20 Gauge Repeaters had no serial number or model number, may have had a stamped number located on the bottom of the barrel only seen by separating barrel from stock. The bolt-action gun included a 26 inch tapered barrel, full choke and fired 2 1/2 or 2 3/4 inch 20ga shells from a fixed three shot top loading magazine. Probably valued in the 150-200$ range depending on condition as there is not much of a market for bolt-actions anymore.
Is this gun marked Marlin MR-7? If so, Marlin Firearms Co. can give you info on these newer guns.