If there is no serial number, it was imported before 1968. Markings may be under the barrel breech, on the receiver.
Without seeing the gun, further information will be very limited.
Does anyone know? The marking on this shotgun only says, "Excelsior 77 Super". It is a beautiful shotgun, double barrell 20 guage with true wood stock and some engraving. Just trying to find out who made it and about how old it may be.
I can say that your shotgun being marked with J Stevens Arms and Tool Co.indicates that it was made from 1886-1916.That marking was only used during these years of production.
There is no need to start a double barrel. A double barrel shotgun needs to be loaded like you would a single barrel shotgun only using two bullets. You then cock the gun, aim, and fire.
I can say that the marking stevens Arms and Tool company was marked on stevens made firearms from 1886-1915.This time period would include your double barrel shotgun.As to value that would dpend on your shotgun having steel barrel or Damascus twist steel barrel(BLACKPOWDER ONLY).The ovreall condition would also be important.
"Stevens_12_gauge_single_barrel_shotgun_with_no_model_number_or_serial_number_The_only_marking_says_Savage_you_are_having_it_repaired_and_need_the_model_number_in_order_to_order_a_new_stock" Where can I get help with this?
Pre 68
The value of your 1897 shotgun which was made in 1914,could only be determined if you supply a more descriptive explanation of your shotgun including marking found on the shotgun,its stock,barrel length,amount of original finish remaining on the wood and metal,if there is a heat shield over the forward end of the barrel etc.These shotguns can be worth quite a bit,and it may benefit you to have it appraised by a member of the Winchester collectors assoc.
Made before World War I.
It is only worth what the person buys it for...
No. A choke tube slips into and screws to the muzzle end of the barrel. It can only decrease the inside diameter.
410 shells only and only what the barrel is marked for.
Impossible to answer. It HAS other markings on it somewhere.