Whoever submitted the lowest bid that year. Could be Crescent, Stevens, Iver Johnson, Harrington & Richardson, or others.
HSB & Co. was known for producing double barrel side-by-side (SxS) shotguns primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While specific production years can vary, their shotguns were commonly made from the 1870s through the 1930s. The exact timeline may depend on the specific model and production records.
the hsb and co, stands for Hibbard Spencer Bartlett Hardware Co. of Chicago. I just got a small pocket knife with hsb co Chicago on the blades. They must hav been like a Coast to Coast, other than that, I just herd of them myself.
Well, they're useful for shooting rats and small birds.
Segerink company in the Netherlands
Made by Crescent Firearms Co for HSB & Co.
Barton & co shotguns were made in Liege, Belgium.
I have a HSB&co 12 guage pump shotgun and I would be glad to send a picture of it. Please email me at halbrookjack@yahoo.com and I will send a pic immediately. By the way, these shotguns were made by Cresent arms in norwich, conneticut. The word rev-o-noc is conover hardware spelled backwards. HSB & Co. made them for Conover hardware.
AYA, out of Spain, made some SXS shotguns with Revel on the receivers. I own one in .410 and it was a very beautifully made double barrel. It has hand select walnut wood and waqs finely finished.
The HSB & Co Whippet is a 20 gauge shotgun known for its lightweight design and compact size, making it suitable for small game hunting and upland bird shooting. Manufactured by HSB & Co, a lesser-known gunmaker, the Whippet typically features a break-action mechanism, ensuring ease of use and quick reloading. Its craftsmanship often reflects a blend of functionality and traditional aesthetics, appealing to enthusiasts of classic shotguns.
There were some Shotguns Stamped Rev-O-Noc H.S.B. & CO. that were made by Hopkins & Allen. They were distributed/retailed by Hibbard Spencer Bartlett of St Louis, Mo. Rev-O-Noc shotguns made by Crescent were also distributed by Richards and Conover of Kansas City. They were also manufactured by Baker Gun and Forging Co and Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works. HSB & Co was in Chicago.
Bridge Gun Co was a trade name used on guns made for Shapeigh Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri, c. 1920-1940. They were made by various manufacturers, but a .410 single shot is likely to be an Iver Johnson Champion.
With such a detailed description of your shotgun, all I can say is that Sears sold shotguns, including .410 gauge, from the 1880's to about 1990.