I just inherited 4 shotguns and wonder if anyone can help me in tracking information/values.
First, a W. Morse & Co. London Fine Twist, SS, 10 gauge, 3 in., external hammers ornate and curled that pivot from the side. Numbers 14 and 15 stamped on the underside of the barrels with crossed swords on either side of the numbers as well as a batwing type proof mark that could be the outline of a state or county or company logo. There is an L or a 7 stamped on the left barrel nearer the receiver end. There is an S.D stamped on the end of the tang that fits into the receiver (closest to the receiver end). On the receiver, under the barrels there is a 7 or L stamped on the right side and another logo type stamp on each side of the receiver under the where the barrels sit when attached. Straight stock, nicelly checkered, double triggers, quite a lot of engraving on the receiver and bracets that mount the receiver to the stock. Firing pins on a downward angle of about 30 degrees through the receiver. Barrel release is a 2 1/2 in long, double curved arm on the left side of the receiver.
Second is a SS., 10 ga, double trigger, with W. Richards stamped on the side of the tangs that mount the receiver on to the side of the stock. Very little engraving, pistol grip stock with some checkering. On the receiver under the left barrel stamp is BELGIUM D D, under the right barrel is 19 M* and a logo that looks like a diamond with a handle on it. Curled but short external hammers, pivoted on the side, firing pins run through the receiver at a slight downward angle. On the top of the rib stamp is LAMINATED STEEL. Underside of left barrel is stamped with an oval with the letters LEG and a * inside the oval, the same diamond shaped mark the M* and BELGIUM. Underside of the right barrel is stamped D 19 D * 189.
Both SS came to me via family living in Nebraska. Have been in the family for 70 years or so and beyond that we don't know.
Third is a FRIED, KRUPP, H.G. ESSEN, 12 ga OU. Double trigger, 3 in.. Other stamps on the top barrel are SPECIAL-GEWEHR-LAUF-STAHL and 3 interlocking Olympic type rings. Serial number stamped on the underside of the lower barrel is 279894 there are numerous other small stamps on the lower left side of the top barrel a circle with a 12 in it, an oval with Suhl in it, a 13/1, a 70. This gun came to me via a long time family friend who emigrated to Canada from Denmark in the early 60's.
Fourth is a Model 12 Winchester 12 ga which was bought new in the early 60's just before Winchester quit making them. I know the Model 12 very well but since this one is in like new condition I was wondering what the value might be.
Appreciate any leads anyone might have about these shotguns.
First, a W. Morse & Co. London Fine Twist, SS, 10 gauge, 3 in., external hammers ornate and curled that pivot from the side. Numbers 14 and 15 stamped on the underside of the barrels with crossed swords on either side of the numbers as well as a batwing type proof mark that could be the outline of a state or county or company logo. There is an L or a 7 stamped on the left barrel nearer the receiver end. There is an S.D stamped on the end of the tang that fits into the receiver (closest to the receiver end). On the receiver, under the barrels there is a 7 or L stamped on the right side and another logo type stamp on each side of the receiver under the where the barrels sit when attached. Straight stock, nicelly checkered, double triggers, quite a lot of engraving on the receiver and bracets that mount the receiver to the stock. Firing pins on a downward angle of about 30 degrees through the receiver. Barrel release is a 2 1/2 in long, double curved arm on the left side of the receiver.
Second is a SS., 10 ga, double trigger, with W. Richards stamped on the side of the tangs that mount the receiver on to the side of the stock. Very little engraving, pistol grip stock with some checkering. On the receiver under the left barrel stamp is BELGIUM D D, under the right barrel is 19 M* and a logo that looks like a diamond with a handle on it. Curled but short external hammers, pivoted on the side, firing pins run through the receiver at a slight downward angle. On the top of the rib stamp is LAMINATED STEEL. Underside of left barrel is stamped with an oval with the letters LEG and a * inside the oval, the same diamond shaped mark the M* and BELGIUM. Underside of the right barrel is stamped D 19 D * 189.
Both SS came to me via family living in Nebraska. Have been in the family for 70 years or so and beyond that we don't know.
Third is a FRIED, KRUPP, H.G. ESSEN, 12 ga OU. Double trigger, 3 in.. Other stamps on the top barrel are SPECIAL-GEWEHR-LAUF-STAHL and 3 interlocking Olympic type rings. Serial number stamped on the underside of the lower barrel is 279894 there are numerous other small stamps on the lower left side of the top barrel a circle with a 12 in it, an oval with Suhl in it, a 13/1, a 70. This gun came to me via a long time family friend who emigrated to Canada from Denmark in the early 60's.
Fourth is a Model 12 Winchester 12 ga which was bought new in the early 60's just before Winchester quit making them. I know the Model 12 very well but since this one is in like new condition I was wondering what the value might be.
Appreciate any leads anyone might have about these shotguns.
