Wilmot Gun Co was a trade name sold in the US, but the actual manufacturer was Henri Pieper or Anciens Etablissments Pieper(1877-1957) in Belgium. With damascus barrels and external hammers, the gun was probably made c 1885-1900.
the best place for gun info would be cabelas gun library.
Blue Book of Gun Values
yes they did make this gun, I have one of my own Wilmot Gun Co was a trade name sold in the US, but the actual manufacturer was Henri Pieper or Anciens Etablissments Pieper(1877-1957) in Belgium. With damascus barrels and external hammers, the gun was probably made c 1885-1900.
Blue book of gun values
Look in "The Ithaca Gun Company - From the Beginning"
You can find information about an American Gun Company Knickerbocker shotgun through online firearm forums, gun enthusiast websites, and auction sites that specialize in vintage firearms. Additionally, resources such as the Blue Book of Gun Values or historical firearms reference books may provide detailed information. Local libraries or museums with firearms collections may also have relevant information. For specific inquiries, reaching out to collectors or gun appraisal experts can be helpful.
You can find out @ when it was made/shipped and other data depending on what, if anything , has been published by the company.
UMC refers to Union Metallic Cartridge company. They are owned by Remington and only make ammunition not firearms.
Have you tried the Internet?
One can find plenty of information about gun shows on websites such as "Showmasters", "Cross Roads Gun Shows", "Gun Show Trader" or "East Man Gun Show".
To find information on a Bridge Gun Company .410 single shot shotgun with the serial number A640030, you can start by contacting the manufacturer directly if they are still in business. Additionally, you can check online gun forums and collector websites where enthusiasts share information about vintage firearms. Lastly, searching for auction sites or antique gun dealers may provide insights into the shotgun's history and value.