Jc higgins
Turn of the century
Probably. The name was owned by Sears Roebuck and after a brief period when they owned their own firearms manufacturer (Meriden Arms) Stevens made most of their single shot shotguns.
1949
Ranger Shotguns were sold by Sears Roebuck and Company. Several companies made the Ranger including J. Stevens Arms, Merlin, and Hunter Arms.
They look like a single shot shotgun- since they are made by a company that MAKES single shot shotguns. The tranquilzer dart is about as big as your finger.
Sears didn't make guns - they sold guns marked "Sears" which were made for them by many different manufacturers. Most bolt action shotguns were made by Mossburg.
J. Stevens. Made the Little Pet single shot .410. I own A little Pet, and several J. Stevens pre model 94 thin frame single shot 410s and can confirm this as Fact. I also belive that the Little Pet name was used on shotguns made by J Stevens for Sears. This information I have gotten from several different sources and have yet to confirm, but belive to be Fact.
Numerous companies in many countries have made single shot 12 gauge shotguns.
the store brand and gauge for starters.
I would need to know the model number of your shotgun to help you with your question.
want to know where the wedgeway arms company was and what one of their single shot shotguns would be worth
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