Hunter Arms
I need parts for a Hunter Arms Fulton???
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Specifically, I have a double 12 Hunter Arms, The Fulton model that the extractor does not work. I believe a part is missing. I need to see what is missing, replace, or have made that part. I don't even know what the missing part looks like. Any help appreciated.????????????????????????????????????????????????? 0 -
"Real Good" doesn't quite cut it! Describe the gun so that a reader can picture it in his mind.
Hunter's were a box lock gun. Good, but utilitarian beside a Elcee.
Nord0 -
The gun I would rate as 75% overall 28 inch barrels the wood has some design in it which is worn but no cracks you can tell the gun has been used some of the finish is gone on the metal and the bores are not perfect any info on this gun would be helpful since i am no expert
Thanks
Gary Epperson0 -
Sorry, but a gun with corncob bores can't be at 75%. Once checkering is worn off it further reduces condition to the point where the gun is of little interest to just about anyone.
So... Assuming it's still safe to shoot and locks tightly, then I'd guess you might just have a $150.00 item. At that I may be a bit generous as there are many guns out there that can be had for that amount with good bores and better wood.
Nord0 -
This sounds a lot like an New Quality Number 00. Some of these had damascus barrels while others were fitted with Crown or Armour Steel tubes. There were a few options available: Single trigger, automatic ejectors, and full or half pistol grip. These retailed for $47 back in 1907. Single trigger added $25 and automatic ejectors another $13. These guns were a quality cut above the two Remington Model 1900's which I own today; these Remington's retailed from $35 to $40 depending on the options and were more the "every man's" gun, while the Smith showed the neighbors you'd arrived and had some bucks.
These were sold as working guns and most were used very hard. My Great-Grandfather kept such a 12 gauge Smith at the old homestead in St. George Utah at the turn of the century and took care of many a bob cat with it. It was ordered straight from Von Lengerke & Antonie Sporting Goods Store in Chicago and my then 9 year old Grandfather walked over to the post office to get the gun when it arrived and took it home. Try sending your 9 year old to pick up your shotgun today! I'll bet he does not get too far.
L.C. Smith's were one of the finest shotguns made in the United States and there is big collector interest in these. Sadly, as Nord has told you, your particular gun is worn to the point that no collector would pay much attention to it, and it sounds more like a 30% gun to me. These guns are very common in the condition you describe- the 16 gauge being the least popular today- and I see them move at auction in the $200 to $250 range, a bit more if the wood is in better shape of the barrels are in fine condition. If it has been fitted with damascus barrels it should NOT BE FIRED and I recommend against firing this gun even if you are able to locate some low pressure BP shells.
Mark T. Christian0 -
Mark is correct. BUT....
This is a Hunter, not a Smith. A very good gun, but not an Elcee. The value I gave was correct for a Hunter. Your particular gun is more than likely a "Fulton" model. The rest I concur with.
Nord0 -
Nord, I see my error and I agree with your value estimate. Oh well, at least everyone got to hear the story of Great Grandpa Christian's 12 gauge. And before anyone asks- no, I don't have it.
Mark T. Christian0 -
Thanks alot the info is very helpful since I do not know a whole lot about guns it is good to have a place like gunbroker to turn to I have been a member for a short time and have got info from alot of helpful people again Thanks
Gary
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