shot gun age
i have a 16 ga single shot the only thing on it is hsb&co with a chicken and says chicago can anyone tell me who made this and how old it is maybe what it might be worth thanks for any help
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The gun is what is commonly referred to as a "Trade Brand Name" shotgun. That is a shotgun made by a major maker (and before 1940) for and sold by a wholesaler or retailer who chose the name to go on the gun. Guns with the name H S B & CO with a COCK(or rooster) , not chicken inside were made by the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company of Chicopee Falls,MA for and were sold by the Hibbard Spencer Bartlett Company of Chicago,IL a large wholesale sporting goods dealer. Sorry but I can't give you any information as to when the guns was made because there are no published serial number-year made tables for Stevens guns but it had to be after 1916. A word of caution. While the gun doesn't have a damascus barrel, it was designed and made using the technology and metallurgy of the times when it was made and for the ammunition in use then which was early low pressure smokeless powder loaded 2 3/4 inch shells with lead shot. While the gun can still be fired using appropriate ammo and if in good condition, I can't recommend it since I can't see the gun to determine the condition. I recommend that you take it to a good gunsmith for an evaluation. Value? Some where between $50 and $95 again depending on condition. 0 -
thank you so much that helps me and its not in the greatest shap but not to bad and thank for the info on the shell i never thought about that again thank you for your help 0 -
IT'S GOT A CHICKEN![:0] 0
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