To determine the age of a Continental 12 gauge hinge break shotgun with serial number 71494, you would typically need to reference the manufacturer's production records or a reputable firearms database. The age can vary significantly based on the year the manufacturer produced that particular series. If you can find the year associated with that serial number from reliable sources, you can calculate its age accordingly.
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Check the receiver and barrel
Impossible to answer without a serial number.
Yes but one is a fake it will break easily and not fix
can't be answered without the serial number.
the continental shelf-edge or shelf-break
No sn data I know of.
only valuable if within a certain serial # range. Mine is a 5 digit number and worth less than $100
Need more information. Solid frame or top break, and the complete serial number is generally found under the left grip panel.
The year of manufature is 1975, the last two digits are inverted sometimes they are not in latter years it used an alpha dating system The serial number is located under the top lever. Break open the action to reveal the number.
You may have to break the shotgun down in to the barrel section and the receiver section first.Look under the barrel section on the flat just ahead of the lug for the serial number.
1958-1959. The correct terminology is muzzle break.