Shotguns

If this gun shoots both 2 3/4" and 3" shells, has receiver engraving, ribbed barrel with 2 beads, and variable choke on the end, then it is the Ted Williams version of the Model 21. In good shape, it may be worth $75

I found the following in THE GUN DIGEST OF MODERN GUN VALUES: Model 621 was introduced in 1927 and dropped from production in 1953. Slide action; hammerless; 12, 16, and 20 ga. 26" 28" 30" and 32" barrel. Take down; 5 round tube magazine. Cylinder, improved, modified or full chokes. Hand checkered American walnut, pistol grip stock and slide handle; black plastic butt plate. Raised solid matted rib. My edition is older (7th) and places value between $200.00 and $220.00. As with any firearm; value depends on condition and buyer. Don't know the production run, but I'm looking at # 24XXX, (12 ga., 30")

Are the hammers on the back of the lock or on the sides? The first is probably a shooter worth $100 - $200 depending on condition. The second is a wall decoration with about the same value.

There's not a lot of information available. Crescent was formed in 1892 and purchased by H&D Folsom the following year but operated as a separate company. Much of the Crescent production was sold through Folsom's retail and wholesale operations under a miriad of trade names. In the period from about 1928 to 1932 Crescent and several other arms makers were bought, sold, and merged, and eventually became part of the J. Stevens division of Savage Arms. Stevens apparently continued to produce some guns with the Crescent or Crescent-Davis names for a few years after that. Crescent first used fluid steel barrels in the late 1890's and began production of hammerless guns in 1903, but twist barrels were still used until WWI shut off the import of arms from Belgium and the open hammer designs were probably still being made into the 1930's.

I originally received mine at age 8 in 1963 and it was used at that time but still works great.

I believe they are worth about 80 bucks,pretty sure they were made for Montgomery ward by the Iver Johnson company around 1940, i just bought one in about 85% condition for fifty bucks, I don't believe the store brands are very collectable, I just wanted one to shoot and plink around with, Ive looked at several new models of the 410 doubble, cheapest one I could find was $350.00, seen em as high as $750.00, I think I got a great deal!

To find hammers for old rabbit ear shotguns check with Dixie Gun Works

Book value is $25-$100 depending on condition, but sentimental value can take them as high as $150-$175.

It was manufactured from 1936 to 1945. According to the Standard Catalog, retail value should be $50 in NRA Good condition and $75 in Excellent.

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.

Nitro in the name would imply smokeless powder, so the earliest would be shortly after 1900. Could have been as recent as 1945.

Scranton, PA adopted the nickname "The Electric City" shortly after 1886. It was the practice of the time for makers to mark their guns with the trade name requested by major buyers so the name means very little except to indicate it was made for the Scranton market area after 1886. A major clue to the date of manufacture would be the chamber length. This may be marked on the outside of the barrel. If it is not, it may be measured with a chamber gauge or by measuring the distance a .473" diameter rod may be inserted into the chamber. If unmarked, it may not be a .410 at all, but one of several .44 shot cartridges which evolved into the .410. If marked as .410 without a length indicated, the chamber may well be 2". That would place the gun in the earlier part of our time frame. If the chamber is for 2 1/2" shells, it would have been made well after 1900. It would be extremely dangerous to fire an 2 1/2" shell in a 2" chamber.

I just paid $375 plus 71/2 % sales tax for one in NRA very good condition. It was probably never used; still had original Stevens sales tag on it.

I have a Savage Model 630 Shotshell Reloading Press. There are no serial numbers to identify when it may have been made. While I do not remember what I paid for it, nor exactly when, I DO have a letter from Savage Arms dated May 21,1969, addressed to me while I was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The letter is responding to my inquiry regarding loading charts and guage conversion kits for the Model 630, so I probably bought my press earlier that year. I can tell you from the 1969 parts price list, that it would have cost $78.50 to rebuild the Model 630 from parts back then, so the new press probably ran about $50.00 - $70.00 retail. What it might be worth today depends solely on condition, and what someone is willing to pay. I have recently seen it on auction for a starting bid of $75.00, with no bidders. For more information, have you tried to contact Savage Arms in Westfield, Massachusetts ??

Are you leaving out some of the markings? If the Stevens name has the Tool Co part, it should say J. Stevens Arms and Tool Co. The "full" indicates that it has a tight choke to hold the shot in a closer pattern over a longer distance. The "gauge" should be preceded by a number (probably 12, 16, or 20) and indicates the correct size ammunition for the gun.

I have acquired a Neumann 12 guage side by side. I have been told by the previous owner that he fired many 2 and 3/4 " #4 and #6 from this gun.I would like to exchange more info about this gun.

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Hello i have excel 12 ga breakdown shotgun that was my grandfathers , the only history i really know about it or them was that it was sold by Montgomery wards it was not a very expensive gun to purchase. From what my father rememebers my grandpa did not pay more than $100.00 for it. i have been shooting it for over 25 yrs now and i love it the most of my collection. sorry i didnt have more to offer but if u find out anything please let me know

I recently came across an early 1900's model 12 gauge NR Davis and Sons on an auction site that needed repair to include a complete butt stock. It was priced at $220.00. .

Most single shots are worth something less than the $90 needed to buy a brand new one. If it's really a 24 gauge, you have an odd-ball that might bring a few dollars more from a collector who really wants one of every possible size, but still probably would not break the $100 mark. 24 gauge guns were still listed in Stevens' 1936-37 catalog. The approximate age of a Stevens gun can be determined by the way the company name is marked. 1864 - J. Stevens & Co. 1886 - J. Stevens Arms and Tool Co. 1916 - No Stevens guns were produced 1920 - J. Stevens Arms Co. 1948 - Stevens (usually accompanied by the Savage name) 1990 - Savage Arms discontinued the Stevens trademark. you could check auction arms or gun broker to see what they sell for

Depending on the condition and configuration, it would run from $100 to $250.

Are you talking about the Savage model 99 High power center fire 22? I have one and have been unable to find any info what so ever on this rifle with the exception of your post. I have no info on the model 99 HP 22 value but it would seem that it is a rare rifle which would dictate a high value imop...... Found it. Page 1284 of the Blue Book. Model 99E was chambered for the .22 HP. Manufactured from 1922 to 1934. Adding a 15% premium for the .22HP, a gun in good 60% condition would be $230 and one 100% factory-new $605.

What you have is JC Higgins model 10 6 shot bolt action repeating shotgun made in 1948 these are excellent guns but old fashioned and some what common they have limited value abought 50 to 100 bucks. But they are still great shotguns and better made than a lot of the new stuff ,and its in great gauge lot of differant loads available and cheap to shoot great old gun enjoy it its all the gun you will ever really need

A SxS in useable but not like-new condition will bring between $100 and $250. A 20 gauge or .410 will be in the mid to upper part of that range and a 12 or 16 gauge in the lower to middle part.