The White Powder Wonder 16 gauge shotgun was produced by the H&R (Harrington & Richardson) Firearms Company. It gained popularity for its lightweight design and ease of use, appealing to small game hunters and sports shooters. H&R was known for manufacturing affordable firearms, and the White Powder Wonder was part of their efforts to provide accessible options for various shooting enthusiasts.
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The White Powder Wonder shotguns were made before World War II.
Stevens Arms.
Guns with the name New White Powder Wonder were made by the Crescent Fire Arms Company, W.H. Davenport Arms, Meridian Fire Arms Company or Stevens Arms & Tool Company. They were made for and sold by Sears Roebuck & Company.
To determine the age of a White Powder Wonder 16 gauge break-down single shot shotgun with the serial number 823RW, you would typically need to consult the manufacturer's records, as these shotguns were produced by various companies in the early to mid-20th century. Generally, models produced under the White Powder Wonder name were made between the 1920s and 1950s. The specific serial number may also help narrow down the production year by referencing available serial number charts or databases. For the most accurate information, contacting a firearms historian or the manufacturer (if still in existence) would be advisable.
WWhite Powder Wonders was a trade name and were manufactured by Stevens. The value would be that of a shooter. Comparable to the value of other shooters made for western Auto and Sears White Powder Wonder: Trade name used by Albert Aubrey of Meriden, Connecticut on shotguns made for the Sears, Roebuck and Company of Chicago. http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/catalog/cross_reference.html
The White Powder Wonder was made for Sears Roebuck by several manufacturers. Take your pick: * Crescent Fire Arms Co * W. H. Davenport Arms Co. * Meriden Fire Arms Co. * J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Value for a single shot is $35 to $75 unless it is just like it came from the factory or a basket case.
The "New White Powder Wonder" was made by the Crescent Fire Arms Co. if produced before 1919 and by the J. Stevens Arms Co. if it was made after 1919. These were sold by Sears Roebuck company. Parts have not been made in around 100 years, and available parts would be those cannibalized from other guns.
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