Check to see if you have a firing pin stuck forward and the ejector is hitting it. If it is a "cock on close" hammerless, you could have something in the cocking mechanism jammed.
Hunter Arms Company, Fulton, New York
Hunter version, around $500.00 in very good condition.
value always depends on condition and a person interested in such a shotgun. Fulton arms co was a trademark name marked on shotguns made by W.H Davenport Fire Arms Co, Norwich, conn. It was incorporated by Hunter Arms Co, Fulton, N.Y.
50-150 USD depending on condition
HAVE IT CHECKED OVER BY A GUNSMITH FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!! It is an old shotgun.
Hunter Arms
Hunter Arms Co was the maker of the famous LC Smith shotguns in Fulton, NY, from 1890-1945. The company began as Hunter & Comstock Arms Co in 1888 and was acquired by Marlin Firearms in 1945. "Hunter", "The Hunter", and "Nitro Hunter" were used as trade names by lower quality manufacturers. The Hunter Arms Co. of Fulton, NY introduced the 'Fulton' in 1915 as a less expensive version of the L. C. Smith, a side lock style side by side double barrel. The 'Fulton' was a box lock style side by side double.
Value is as a wall hanger. Monetary value will most likely not exceed 100 USD if that.
nitro hunter shotgun single barrel with exposed hammer stamped belknap hdwre and mfg serial 5516
This Double barrel / sxs hammerless boxlock shotgun was made by Hunter Arms in Fulton, New York in the 20's and 30's. It was a cheap costing shotgun made to the same standards as L.C. Smith shotguns. Not much is written on the Ranger , but they were made in 12, 16, 20 and 410 ga. Hope this helps Rick
Go to www.lcsmith.org for a near complete listing by year and serial number....it is probably not pre 1913. There should be a serial number a serial number under the forestock, on the flat of the barrel, and on the water table of the receiver. Good luck.
MOST I HAVE FOUND ARE FROM $100-$200---LET ME KNOW IF IT IS FOR SALE