New Era Shotgun - Damascuss barrel

Allan Dake · October 28, 2005, 07:42 AM

I inherited this New Era Nitro, 12 guage, Hamerless, model 4012 with the serial number 16812, a shotgun with a Damacuss barrel and would like information on the Manufacturer, value and any other info can anyone help.

Harley Nolden · October 28, 2005, 01:31 PM

NEW ERA
Sold by Simmons Hardware Co St louis MO from 1875 to 1930. They sold shotguns under trade names owned by them. Nitro Marvel, Western Arms Co, Kleen Killer Pigeon Gun and others.

Taken from SXS's of the World by Charles Carder

WARNING
DO NOT FIRE THIS SHOTGUN THE DAMASCUS BBLS WILL NOT HOLD.
HJN

James K · November 3, 2005, 02:29 PM

That one is a bit odd if it actually has Damascus barrels, since most shotguns from that era marked "nitro" had solid steel barrels. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend not firing it, even with black powder loads. It is old enough for retirement to the wall.

Jim

October 28, 2005, 07:42 AM	#1
Allan Dake Junior Member Join Date: October 24, 2005 Posts: 4	New Era Shotgun - Damascuss barrel I inherited this New Era Nitro, 12 guage, Hamerless, model 4012 with the serial number 16812, a shotgun with a Damacuss barrel and would like information on the Manufacturer, value and any other info can anyone help.

October 28, 2005, 01:31 PM	#2
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	NEW ERA Sold by Simmons Hardware Co St louis MO from 1875 to 1930. They sold shotguns under trade names owned by them. Nitro Marvel, Western Arms Co, Kleen Killer Pigeon Gun and others. Taken from SXS's of the World by Charles Carder WARNING DO NOT FIRE THIS SHOTGUN THE DAMASCUS BBLS WILL NOT HOLD. HJN

November 3, 2005, 02:29 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	That one is a bit odd if it actually has Damascus barrels, since most shotguns from that era marked "nitro" had solid steel barrels. Nonetheless, I strongly recommend not firing it, even with black powder loads. It is old enough for retirement to the wall. Jim