www.browning.com
On the internet.
try: SAVAGE SHOTGUN.COM
Information is not in the public domain.
You can find information about Russell Arms Co. shotguns online at places like Gun Trader or at many local gun stores. You can also find information online at Shotgun World or Arms List.
Try the Blue Book of Gun Values
London 1853-1898
try: SAVAGE SHOTGUN.COM
The military does not mount 8 guage shotguns on boats. Sometimes shotguns are CARRIED aboard boats, but those are 12 gauge. Afraid you have been given some bad information.
This site has the information you are looking for about Nikko shotguns: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?p=9341
want to know where the wedgeway arms company was and what one of their single shot shotguns would be worth