Help identifying shotgun

attila787 · April 28, 2010, 09:54 PM

I have a shotgun with the following markings:

Kodiak, North Haven Conn. USA Model 458

Action Made in France

Any info would be great. I haven't had any luck searching.

Harry Callahan · April 29, 2010, 07:05 AM

Made in France? Probably never fired and dropped once

Sorry for the stale joke. Just couldn't resist.

baltz526 · April 29, 2010, 06:07 PM

This is in the 28th bluebook: Kodiak co 1963-1966, model 458 slide action shotgun. While kodiak long guns are rare and extremely well made. collectability to date has been minimal. prior to 1963 kodiak guns where marketed under the trade name jeffereson. Prices hold a slight premium over other simular trade name counterparts to other era guns. I take this to mean check the price of a charles daly pump or a sears pump. Stevens winchester etc.----------------

natman · April 30, 2010, 03:54 AM

I'm going to guess it's some variation of a Manufrance, but a picture would help....

RJay · April 30, 2010, 07:43 PM

I would guess it was manufactured by Kodiak Co. North Haven Ct. 1963-1966. Manufrance? no , American made. They are however, rather scarce

natman · May 1, 2010, 05:34 AM

I was going off of the "Action Made in France" quote.

April 28, 2010, 09:54 PM	#1
attila787 Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2007 Posts: 259	Help identifying shotgun I have a shotgun with the following markings: Kodiak, North Haven Conn. USA Model 458 Action Made in France Any info would be great. I haven't had any luck searching. Last edited by attila787; April 29, 2010 at 12:01 PM.

April 29, 2010, 07:05 AM	#2
Harry Callahan Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2006 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 832	Made in France? Probably never fired and dropped once Sorry for the stale joke. Just couldn't resist. __________________ "Ah ah. I know what you're thinkin'. Did he fire 6 shots or only 5? To tell you the truth in all this excitement I've kind of lost track myself. But with this being a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off... you've got to ask yourself a question. Do I feel lucky? WELL DO YA, PUNK?!!!"- Harry Callahan(Dirty Harry)

April 29, 2010, 06:07 PM	#3
baltz526 Member Join Date: April 10, 2010 Location: lapine oregon Posts: 66	This is in the 28th bluebook: Kodiak co 1963-1966, model 458 slide action shotgun. While kodiak long guns are rare and extremely well made. collectability to date has been minimal. prior to 1963 kodiak guns where marketed under the trade name jeffereson. Prices hold a slight premium over other simular trade name counterparts to other era guns. I take this to mean check the price of a charles daly pump or a sears pump. Stevens winchester etc.---------------- __________________ 10ga shooters anonymous member in good standing. reloader of steelshot goose loads for modern shotguns

April 30, 2010, 03:54 AM	#4
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,607	I'm going to guess it's some variation of a Manufrance, but a picture would help....

April 30, 2010, 07:43 PM	#5
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	I would guess it was manufactured by Kodiak Co. North Haven Ct. 1963-1966. Manufrance? no , American made. They are however, rather scarce

May 1, 2010, 05:34 AM	#6
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,607	I was going off of the "Action Made in France" quote.