The Iver Johnson Hercules grade hammerless shotgun in 410 gauge was made from 1924-1935 by Iver Johnson.With the serial number that you possess I would assume that it was made early on during production.
Hercules was made by Iver Johnson from 1918-1943, Hercules name dropped in late 30's!
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The Iver Johnson Hercules shotgun with serial number 16628 was likely produced in the early 20th century, around the 1920s. Iver Johnson Manufacturing Company produced the Hercules model from approximately 1910 to the late 1930s. To determine the exact age, you may need to consult specific production records or reference guides that correlate serial numbers with production dates.
I am pretty sure the Wards Westernfield Model 53 was made by Iver Johnson. Externally the Model 53 and Iver Johnson Hercules look identical. I believe the Iver Johnson Hercules was made from 1918 to 1936.
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The Hercules shotgun was made by Iver Johnson (not Stevens, which is a totally different company) from 1918-1943, although the Hercules name was dropped in the late 30's.
We cant verify the SD108 model number, however: The "Hercules" was the trade name used by the Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works on shotguns made for the Montgomery Ward Co. Of Chicago. The "Hercules" made for Wards was a copy of the Iver Johnson "Champion" model which is a single shot shotgun with exposed hammer. They were made between 1909 and 1956.
it was made in 1918
It was made by Iver Johnson after their Champion Model for Montgomery Ward
To determine the age of a 12 gauge Hercules grade double barrel shotgun manufactured by Iver Johnson with the serial number 17365, you would typically need access to the company's production records. However, Iver Johnson's shotguns were produced primarily in the early to mid-20th century, with many models manufactured between the 1900s and 1950s. Based on the serial number, this shotgun is likely to be over 70 years old. For an exact year, consulting a firearms expert or reference specific to Iver Johnson shotguns would be necessary.
About $600-700 in very good condition.
Manufactured by Iver Johnson or J. Stevens for Montgomery Wards.