The Gibraltar was made by Sears' subsidiary company, Meriden Fire Arms, from about 1905-1915 and later by J. Stevens Arms.
The Gibraltar line of shotguns was made for Sears & Roebuck. More information about them is readily available via the internet.
It was built by Stevens between 1904 & 1932. Sears had it listed in the 1933 catalog.
Shotguns sold by Sears through years were made by many different manufacturers. It is very difficult to determine value because of the many variables.
Gibraltar - 1938 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:K-16 West Germany:16
ITs along story .583 21 Was a Sears only gun made exclusively by them , and Sears owned the pattent and High Standard manufacturing who only made shotguns for Sears back in those days (your gun was made in 1952)These are Known as the J C Higgins Model 10 these are still very good shotguns though somewhat old fashioned very good all the same
Sears distributed Ranger shotguns from several manufacturers. In this case a serial number won't help, but model information is required
It's not SEARS & ROEBUCK. According to Ron Gable's website, Henry Sears & Company were gun makers and dealers in Chicago Illinois from 1872 to 1892. http://www.sportingcollectibles.com/misc.html is offering a 16-page catalog from the company dated May 1, 1880, for $195.
You will need to supply the serial numbers to your shotguns to get the age of your browning shotguns correctly.
The JC Higgins 583.24 is a bolt-action shotgun made by High Standard for Sears in 1954/1955. It should have an adjustable choke. Value on bolt-action shotguns is minimal, around $100-$125.
To determine the manufacturing year of your Sears Ranger Model 30 16 gauge shotgun with serial number U49045, you would typically refer to the specific serial number lookup charts or resources for Sears firearms. Generally, Ranger shotguns were produced by various manufacturers for Sears, and the date can vary based on the specific model and manufacturer. It is recommended to consult a firearms expert or reference guide specific to Sears firearms for the most accurate information.
I can say that Browning started having shotguns made in 16 gauge in the year 1909.Winchester started having the model 12 shotguns made in 16 gauge in the year 1914.so I would surmise that the time frame of 1909-1915 would be the correct time frame for the introduction of the 16 gauge shotguns.
The Sears 16-gauge Ranger 105-20 bolt-action shotgun was produced in the early to mid-20th century, with most models manufactured between the 1950s and 1960s. Sears, in partnership with various manufacturers, sold these shotguns under the Ranger brand. To pinpoint the exact year of manufacture for a specific firearm, you may need to check the serial number or consult a firearms expert or reference specific to Sears firearms.