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It was built by Stevens between 1904 & 1932. Sears had it listed in the 1933 catalog.
Thes guns are not Brownings, but just built on his patent. Typically Ranger pump shotguns sell between $150 and $300
Columbia was a trade name used on shotguns built by Harrington& Richardson from around 1900-1940 (or so).
The Ranger was built between 1912-1936, yours would have been built around 1927.
The first Ford Ranger 1/4 ton pickup was a 1983 model ( in North America )
The Stevens Model 520 was built on a Browning patent and so marked. Stevens also built the gun for Sears before World War II under the 'Ranger' tradename, so if you have a slide-action shotgun marked 'Ranger' and 'Browning Patent' then that is what you have.
The Ward guns were only built on the Browning Patent. Other than that Browning Arms Co. had nothing to do with them
Many companies built them in both black and smokeless powder variants. Remington, Ithaca, H&H, Greener, Wadsworth, etc..
The Ranger Model 30 was built by Stevens between 1904 & 1932.
Hopkins and Allen single shot shotguns were made from 1887-1914.Thes esingle shot shotguns could be had in Falling block,boxlock,safety single gun or goose gun configurations.Those made prior to 1900 would probably be made for black powder(Damascus barrels).The value will be in the type that you have,Falling block 125-150 dollars.Boxlock 80-100 dollars,goose gun 80-100 dollars,and safety single gun 125-155 dollars.
Look for more information on the Ranger shotgun. I have a Ranger 16 ga Pump whch was my dad's gun. The model number is 102.25 and is found on the left side just above the trigger guard. Look to see if your weapon has a similar marking. This may help in finding info. I believe the gun I have dates from the early 1930's. -- Stevens -- These were Stevens 520 shotguns built for Sears before World War 2. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Rangers are pre-war and it might be a Stevens model 520 ,mfg till late 20's, sold as a Sears "Ranger". If it has a double hump and a square hole on top of the receiver then it's a 520. I have a Ranger in 16 gauge but I keep hearing that it's a model 30 or 31. Can't nail down the model and the receiver's not marked. It only has a "Ranger" on a horse! Barrel has a "Browning pat." stamp on the left side and "full" for choke. Excellent shotguns, built like a tank, but frowned upon by collectors. Suits me just fine!