Hawthorne 20 gauge

[Blitz54]

I own a bolt action shotgun with the name of Hawthorne M149. It has no serial number and i can't find a website for Hawthorne or information on the gun. Any suggestions?

[oletymer]

It sounds like an old Montgomery Ward gun made by Stevens or Mossberg.

[Blitz54]

Oh ok.

[omegapd]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM. Can you post a picture?

I'd go with a Mossberg guess myself. I have one in 16ga. It's a good shooter.

EW

[Blitz54]

I'll try to get a picture this evening. My main wonder was why it has no serial number, is it just because it's older?

[omegapd]

Yup. Serial numbers weren't required until the 1960s. The majority of my older long guns don't have 'em.

[Blitz54]

Here's a pic hope it's not too big.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/Blitz54/Monstertruck4-27-07024.jpg

[omegapd]

Nice looking. Yeah, I'll say thats a Mossberg. It looks just like mine but mine has a Poly Choke on the end.

[roy reali]

Don't use that shotguhn for hunting. It would be too dangerous.

[Blitz54]

How is it too dangerous for hunting?

[roy reali]

Because its a 20 gauge. If you attempt to shoot something, even a bird, the lack of power will cause the pellets to ricochet off the animal. The pellets could then hit any innocent bystanders.:D

[Blitz54]

Ah ya i see what u mean. No problems so far though.

[roy reali]

I thought I'd mention the uselessness of the 20 gauge before someone else did. Beat them to punch if you will.;)

[Blitz54]

Ya it's just something i shoot. Don't think I would use it for hunting though.