Jc higgins
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.
Turn of the century
1949
Ranger Shotguns were sold by Sears Roebuck and Company. Several companies made the Ranger including J. Stevens Arms, Merlin, and Hunter Arms.
To determine the manufacture date of a Sears single shot shotgun with the serial number D536967, you'll typically need to refer to the specific manufacturer's records or a reference guide for Sears firearms, as they often sourced their shotguns from other manufacturers like Stevens or Marlin. Generally, Sears shotguns were produced from the 1950s to the 1970s, but the exact date can vary. It's advisable to check with a firearms expert or a dedicated database for more precise information.
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.
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.
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.
Numerous companies in many countries have made single shot 12 gauge shotguns.
I would need to know the model number of your shotgun to help you with your question.
the store brand and gauge for starters.
want to know where the wedgeway arms company was and what one of their single shot shotguns would be worth