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H J garfield

docsgunsmithing
i have a H J Garfield shot gun and was wondering if anyone could help me find out info about them and a value
thanks
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  • Ned Fall
    I have reference books that list over 1,000 "Trade Brand Names" that were used between 10 and 1940 and this name is not among them. That's no surprise however because there were so many names used and not all were recorded Before we go any farther we need to better identify the gun. Is it a single barrel single shot, double barrel, pump or auto loader? Does it have outside hammer (s) or is it hammerless? What gauge is it and how long are the barrel(s)?
    If it has a serial number, where is it located. Are there any other markings, look on the top and bottom of the barrel(s). If you could post a photograph of the gun, that would help greatly. I suspect I know what the gun is but need the information to be sure. As to value, that depends on the condition of the gun, the amount of original finish remaining on the metal and wood as well as the mechanical condition. Give me the above information and I might be able to identify the gun for you.
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  • docsgunsmithing
    it is a double barrel with outside hammers
    12 gauge with 32 inch barrels
    london laminated steel on the rib on top
    on the bottoms one barrel has 13 and a crest which looks like 2 hammers crossed the other barrel has a 14 and the same crest
    the serial number is 4019 and the gun itself is in good condition except the butt stock has a crack
    the metal is 60 pecent or better the bores are nice and shiny the action is tight the engraving is still deep and visalbe
    thanks
    for any help
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  • joel_black
    In my 50 year old notes when I researched Trade names for J H Matthews "Firearms Identification" I see I have a Garfield Hardware & Mercantile listed in Spokane, WA in the early 20th century.
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  • Ned Fall
    In the period from about 1880 to 1914, hundreds if not thousands of "Trade Brand Name" shotguns were imported into the U.S. World War One, The Great War or The War to End All Wars (choose one) cut off export of firearms from Europe. Your description sounds supicously like an English proof mark which can be either crossed scepters with a crown over that and letters in the intersection or crossed halberds (spear battle axe) with the crown and letters. Joel's guess as to who sold the gun is just as good and maybe better than any I have.
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