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Wheelgun · November 18, 2002, 10:00 AM

Hi all,

I reciently inherited a Wards "Hercules" model 50 16 gauge sxs from my aunt. It belonged to my great uncle , and was his hunting and general purpose shotgun. I believe that "Wards" was Montgomery Wards, but like my Sears & Roebuck 30/30 was made by another company. From the safety, I think possibly mossberg. One barrel reads "Proof tested 16 gauge" and the other "Selected forged steel". Also some random stamped numbers around the reciever area. I confess that I so not know much about doubbleguns, although I have always loved them (i remember this one over his mantle many years ago). If anyone can help me find out more on this, I would appreciate it. Take down etc...

Thanks,

Wheelgun

November 18, 2002, 10:00 AM	#1
Wheelgun Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2001 Location: New England Posts: 105	Wards Hercules Hi all, I reciently inherited a Wards "Hercules" model 50 16 gauge sxs from my aunt. It belonged to my great uncle , and was his hunting and general purpose shotgun. I believe that "Wards" was Montgomery Wards, but like my Sears & Roebuck 30/30 was made by another company. From the safety, I think possibly mossberg. One barrel reads "Proof tested 16 gauge" and the other "Selected forged steel". Also some random stamped numbers around the reciever area. I confess that I so not know much about doubbleguns, although I have always loved them (i remember this one over his mantle many years ago). If anyone can help me find out more on this, I would appreciate it. Take down etc... Thanks, Wheelgun