Old shotgun

[Duckhead78]

I have an old single barrel shotgun that I believe was my great grandfathers. It doesn’t have any manufacturing name on it of any kind. There’s and old worn down stamped in number that says 20 which I believe to represent a 20gauge as it chambers a 20g shell. There’s a set of numbers stamped in two different locations which I believe to be a serial number. Other than that I have nothing. Pics included.

[Trapper76]

Man I wish that ol shotgun could talk, I bet it would have some stories to tell.

[ThisLadyHunts]

What a great legacy piece to own…a shot gun that belonged to you great-grandfather!

My suggestion to you, if you want to find out more about the guns provenance, is to find an appraiser of guns. If I were looking for one with decent credentials, I’d start at a reputable auction house.

Burley Auctions in New Braunfels auctions a great deal of guns. You might also give Vogt Auctions in San Antonio a call. While their mainstay is art, they also auction other valuables from an estate owner such as jewelry, coins and precious metals, antiques, and, of course, guns.

Good luck! No matter what it ends up being worth, I think you have a real treasure there.

[Duckhead78]

What a great legacy piece to own…a shot gun that belonged to you great-grandfather!

My suggestion to you, if you want to find out more about the guns provenance, is to find an appraiser of guns. If I were looking for one with decent credentials, I’d start at a reputable auction house.

Burley Auctions in New Braunfels auctions a great deal of guns. You might also give Vogt Auctions in San Antonio a call. While their mainstay is art, they also auction other valuables from an estate owner such as jewelry, coins and precious metals, antiques, and, of course, guns.

Good luck! No matter what it ends up being worth, I think you have a real treasure there.

Thank you I appreciate it!

[ETX-Deerslayer]

That is awesome. I could be 100% wrong, but that receiver looks very similar to a Harrington & Richardson .410 that I have.

[Duckhead78]

That is awesome. I could be 100% wrong, but that receiver looks very similar to a Harrington & Richardson .410 that I have.

It does look like an H&R. I plan on taking it to a local Gunsmith to see if he knows or point me to someone who does.

[ETX-Deerslayer]

Report back and let us know. Cool regardless.

[Greenheadless]

If ever in Houston, take it to Collectors Firearms on Westheimer.

[twosixteens]

I am pretty sure that is an Iver Johnson

[Drycreek3189]

There were literally thousands of shotguns made in that pattern. When I was a kid you could buy guns in hardware stores, general stores, and even feed stores. The single barreled shotgun was the staple of a poor rural dweller. My Dad had one, Century Arms I believe, but gunmakers put whatever name on them that the middleman wanted. Montgomery Wards, Sears & Roebuck, Western Auto, etc. all sold these. Garry James at Guns& Ammo magazine has a monthly column that features old guns, and he can probably tell you more about your piece than anyone else. Email him and include your pictures.

[Walker]

Take the wood off. There may be markings under the stock.

[Duckhead78]

If ever in Houston, take it to Collectors Firearms on Westheimer.

I’m never that direction but I may see if they’ll accept pictures from me in hopes to identify it. Thank you..

[Duckhead78]

Take the wood off. There may be markings under the stock.

I’ll look into that. Thank you!

[Duckhead78]

There were literally thousands of shotguns made in that pattern. When I was a kid you could buy guns in hardware stores, general stores, and even feed stores. The single barreled shotgun was the staple of a poor rural dweller. My Dad had one, Century Arms I believe, but gunmakers put whatever name on them that the middleman wanted. Montgomery Wards, Sears & Roebuck, Western Auto, etc. all sold these. Garry James at Guns& Ammo magazine has a monthly column that features old guns, and he can probably tell you more about your piece than anyone else. Email him and include your pictures.

I have a Western Field bolt action 30/30 and I had a Texas Ranger single barrel 12 gauge. Not sure which stores sold them but both of my grand-paws gave them to me along with several other firearms. I’d say 90% of my collection came from my dad and grand-paws. I’m 47 and they’re all older than me.

[Zmaxhunter]

Anything on the buttplate?