That would be Western Field.
Normal price for a store-brand 12 gauge is $90-$150, but if it is really in 100% new condition it might bring a bit more.
Nothing without you providing a detailed description of your shotgun,to include the model,serial number to age your shotgun and what type of barrel it has(single,double,over under etc.)also include if it is a plain barrel,solid matte rib,or vent rib barrel.
about 1876
In order to answer your question correctly,I would need the maker of the shotgun,shotgun model,and type of shotgun we are talking about(pump action,single shot,semi-auto etc.) I would also need to know what type of barrel you have(plain barrel,solid matte rib,or vent rib barrel).also include the overall condition of your shotgun and amount of blueing remaining on the receiver and barrel.
The last year for the solid rib barrel in a auto-5 shotgun was 1975.
Yes
A rib is a raised strip of metal that runs the length of the top of the barrel. A ventilated rib is not solid, but has slots beneath the solid strip.
When someone says "as solid as a wooden barrel," they often mean that something is sturdy, reliable, or dependable. Wooden barrels are known for their strength and durability, so this saying implies that the thing being referred to is similarly steadfast and dependable.
Yes
A single edge does not intersect!
That would depend on the type of barrel with the shotgun(plain,matte solid rib,or vent rib barrel)if a poly choke is present on the end of the barrel,and what condition the shotgun is in.
100m or so