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The Sears 16 gauge model 101.40B shotgun was manufactured between 1955 and 1968. This model was produced by the Stevens division of the Savage Arms Company and was sold under the Sears brand. It is a bolt-action shotgun, which was popular during that time for small game hunting.
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With such a detailed description of your shotgun, all I can say is that Sears sold shotguns, including .410 gauge, from the 1880's to about 1990.
I have a double barrel 20ga 101.7 eastern arms what is it worth
Shotguns sold by Sears through years were made by many different manufacturers. It is very difficult to determine value because of the many variables.
At least 20 years.
what is the model 101.7 in 20 gauge worth
The Sears Roebuck Model 20 12-gauge shotgun was manufactured by the High Standard Manufacturing Company. Sears sold it under their own brand name, but the shotgun itself is essentially a High Standard design. It is a popular choice among collectors and enthusiasts of vintage firearms.
Tell us a little more. Sears sold a lot of different shotguns and a serial number will not identify it.
It is a 410 Gauge, Bolt Action Shotgun sold by Sears. Mine holds one shell in the chamber and five in the tube. The book says that this is a Stevens Mod 39
The J.C. Higgins Model 5839 20 gauge shotgun was manufactured by the High Standard Manufacturing Company. It was sold under the J.C. Higgins brand, which was used by Sears, Roebuck and Co. for their sporting goods. The Model 5839 is a pump-action shotgun that was popular in the mid-20th century.
Your shotgun was made by High standard in 1960 for Sears. The model 21 was first introduced by Sears in the spring of 1958.