What is the value of a Forehand Arms 12 gauge Shotgun serial number 108599?

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Answer Forehand ArmsFirearms are treated somewhat like used cars when attempting to determine value. Condition, the manufacture, and model are usually the most important guidelines used in determining the value of any modern fiream. The Forehand Arms Co. ( origanally as Forehand and Wadsworth) was in busness from the early 1870's until acquired by Hopkins & Allen sometime after the middle 1890's. They manufactured only (I believe ) low cost trade guns. There is probably no longer any serial number histroy available to determine exact age. Your firearm was made sometime after 1892 when the name was changed. In order to determine value the condition of the firearm has to be known. My guess, though, is that unless it is in very good condition the value is such that it would best be used as a decoration in the den.