Shotguns

You will notice many small lines,circular lines through the steel. Damascus is actually laminated steel which could accept the much lighter pressure made by black powder shot shells.

If the fine lines are visible in an area where the steel is lightly worn, then the barrel is likely damascus. If the lines are not visible, it is possibly "fluid" steel, meaning that it's not damascus. Up until early in the 20th century, gun manufacturers attempted to duplicate the appearance of damascus on what were stronger barrels.

In either case, do not shoot the gun until you have had a gunsmith check it out.

Your single shot 12 gauge shotgun was made by the Crescent Firearms Co.This company was in business from 1888-1931.Your single shot is valued at between 50-85 dollars,depending on overall condition.

Between 50-100 dollars.

The value of the gun will depend on several things. Condition of the gun as well as the ability to fire will drastically increase or decrease it's value. The only way to properly quote the price would be to take the firearm to a knowlegeable dealer or shop owner.

Between 50-100 dollars.

I believe that your Sears shotgun is a Winchester model 37A shotgun that was made for Sears Roebuck And Co,.

If it was made by Russell Arms Co.Then it is not a Winchester shotgun.

Chances are that it was made by Cresent firearms co.They made many different house brand name shotguns from 1880-1920.

I need a wood forearm piece that fits under the barrel of any shape for a gun that is just going to hang on the wall. cosmitics is all i am after.

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That can only be answered by you providing the model number of your Western Field shotgun.Most shotguns will be marked on the barrel for the length of shotgun shell the chamber can handle.

The name American Gun Company was a trade mark of the Cresent Firearms Company.This company was in business from 1888-1931.The double barrel shotguns of this company were started in the year 1891.The Knickerbocker shotgun was started during the 1900,s.The knickerbocker shotguns were of a barrel length of 14 inches and chambered in 20 gauge.The barrels should be of nickel finish.A case hardened receiver,and pistol grip stock.

New heard of a "New Model" 1882 and that is not a serial no for a 1882.
It does fit the serial range of a model 1889 made in the last days of 1902.

Your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 12 16 gauge shotgun was made in the year 1925.

Between 275-500 dollars depending on the barrel type your shotgun has and the overall condition of the shotgun in question.

Stevens had the "Favorite" line of .22 rifles.

The presently manufactured Taurus "Judge" in its many variations fits that bill in .410.

Between 1902 and 1914. If its a sidelock, between 1906 and 1909.

Yes, a 12-gauge Verona SX 405S can shoot slugs, provided that it is fitted with a suitable choke for slug ammunition. It's important to check the manufacturer's specifications and guidelines to ensure safe operation. Always use appropriate slugs designed for your shotgun and follow safety precautions when firing.

I believe that this series of shotgun was made starting in the 1990,s and made up to about 2005.

You may have to break the shotgun down in to the barrel section and the receiver section first.Look under the barrel section on the flat just ahead of the lug for the serial number.

No - something is amiss. If the magazine cap (front of the forearm) is tightly screwed on then the barrel should be tight.

Your Stevens model 9478 single barrel shotgun was made from 1987-1988.The value is between 60-85 dollars in the condition that you describe.

Your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 12 shotgun was made in the year 1941.

Your shotgun will range in price from 1,325 dollars-3,000 dollars for a shotgun with between 10%-50% of its original finish remaining,good wood,and a good set of bores.