Old double barrel

ColtKC

I have a Central Arms Co 12ga. double barrel, very tight probably as tight as any new shotgun. I have been using it for rabbit hunting and it works great. It is not rusted but the blueing is not real good, and the stock has a small chip and small crack right above the trigger that has been repaired with epoxy. The serial no. is 6012 and the patent date is april 20, 1915. Can someone give me a ballpark on the value.
Thanks

ColtKC

Does anyone have any info on W.G. Moore, Belgium, 10 gauge?

ColtKC

i have a old shotgun its a double barrel with rabbit ears where you break it down it says TWIST FINISH on the side it says MEARS ARMS it also has two triggers it is considered about 90%very good shapewould anybody know about it and ruffly the value thanks marc

marc taylor

ColtKC

Some years ago I bought a 12 ga. double barrel shotgun from an older gentleman. He was selling all his guns. I got this from him for fifty bucks. When I got it home, I broke it down and couldn't find any markings on it. No serial #, no mfr. no proof marks, nothing. it sat in my closet for a few years, and at a time when I needed money quick, I took it to a local gun shop. He looked it over and said he would give ma a hundred for it and I accepted. I asked him if he knew what it was and he said an early Ithaca and it was at one time under recall. Anyone have an idea what this may have been and if it was fairly priced?

taperloc

Welcome to the forum.
Goggle W.G. Moore shotgun, lots of info.

Bert H.

Inexpensive import betweem 1890 - 1913. Unless the lock-up is tight and the bores are in very good condition, it is most likely not safe to shoot with any type of shells. The important thing to understand, is that it was made for black powder shells only (or equivalent pressure), and only for those that are 2-7/8" or shorter.

ColtKC

Thanks fella's. My freind paid $200.00 for it. I told him NOT to shoot it , at all. Just hang it on the wall!

Bert H.

You are welcome, and that was very sage advice on your part[^].