Heracles (Hercules)

Hercules is often represented by twin pillars, which are said to represent the Straits of Gibraltar. He is also often represented by a club, his favored weapon.

I can tell you that with the Western Field name, it's not a Browning product. This was a trade name used by Montgomery Ward. It may be marked with a Browning patent, but was probably made by Stevens/Savage.

It depends on the model and condition. The most common models, the 1894 and 1915, bring from less than $100 to as much as $500, with ones in NRA "good" condition averaging in the $150 to $250 range.

You can find parts for many westernfield shotguns at Numrich gun parts. WWW.e-gunparts.com

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The patent date you are looking at does not indicate a year of manufacture. Stevens made many different models of double-barrel shotgun. Which model do you have? sales@countrygunsmith.net

Central Arms Co shotguns were actually made by Davenport for sale by Shapleigh Hardware. Original parts are going to be very difficult to find, since the guns have not been made in well over 60 years. A competent gunsmith could make whatever parts you might need, but the cost might get interesting. www.countrygunsmith.net

1880s to 1940s

Is it "WILSHIRE" or is it "WILTSHIRE"? I have no information on Wilshire, but WILTSHIRE is a known trade name used by the HD Folsom Company on guns they sold to a major hardware/catalog store in New Orleans LA from c.1890-1910. Is the gun break open or muzzleloading? sales@countrygunsmith.net

Depending on the year of manufacture the range is qite large. The value is also signigicantly influenced by the firearms overall condition. I would guess between $300 and perhaps $800. Ofcourse if you can find someone with an emotional attatchment to the specific piece then the worth goes up significantly. Don't get much respect as collectables. A good shooter could bring $100.

What is the current value of a Steven's Savage Arms Corporation, Chicofee Falls, Mass, USA, 12 gauge single shot 21a Model 1078?

Revelation Arms was sold by Western Auto stores back in the 60's.

Hope this helps - Lon Toncrey

No disrespect intended, but honestly, with no more description than you have given, it could be anywhere from $10 to $50,000 or even more. If manufactured in 1818, it could still be a flintlock and by 1909 it would almost certainly be a breech-loader. A "typical" utility double barrel, either a percussion muzzle-loader circa 1830-1880 or an early breech-loader circa 1865-1915, should bring from $100 to $250 as a mantle decoration. Shotguns by the top makers like Westley Richards or Parker Bros will bring thousands of dollars.

Less than $100. sales@countrygunsmith.net

The Stevens Boys Rifles such as the 14 1/2 Little Scout are collectable in top condition. Unfortunately, due to the market for which they were designed, guns in top condition are very rare. Typical selling price on one of these in the 40-50% condition range is around $100-$200. sales@countrygunsmith.net

Before attempting to fire this shotgun with ANY ammunition, you need to have a gunsmith check the hinge pin, headspace and rim recess. sales@countrygunsmith.net

It probably doesn't have one. Serialization of long arms was not required before 1968 and few manufacturers of utility-grade shotguns used them.

It was made by Iver Johnson after their Champion Model for Montgomery Ward

If there is a serial number, it should be conspicously marked on the receiver. Shotguns and small caliber rifles did not require serial numbers before 1968, so many do not have one. If it is a break-action single shot or double barrel, there may be additional markings on the bottom of the barrel(s) and on the flat parts of the action that the barrel covers when the it is closed. The Hercules brand name was used by Montgomery Ward on guns made by Iver Johnson and J. Stevens.

I'm not sure of the value of your shotgun. I have a Montgomery Wards Hercules, double barrel shotgun, with external hammers. With all the research I have done it is a Stevens 217. I have been looking for a set of barrels for this gun. Can you describe your gun to me. Petter

Utility single shots seem to retail for about $75-$80.

What do you need to known. Yes Stevens made a sxs shotgun many types.

Yes, cordy barrels were made in Belgium, under contract to Simmons Specialties, and the Browning Superposed Book has a chapter on these

Yes, cordy barrels were made in Belgium, under contract to Simmons Specialties, and the Browning Superposed Book has a chapter on these

The 1913 Stevens .410 singleshot is worth from about $75 to $150, depending on condition.

From what I'm told the Model 50 is the same as a Savage Model 311.