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September 2, 2008, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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Tobin Arms Mfg. SXS Shotgun 1903-1904 ?
Hello,
I was wondering if you could help me out with an identification. I came across this shotgun and would like to find out more about it. I have found all the general info. about the company and it's history. I would like to find out more on this particular model. It is a low serial # 3XXX and seems to be in decent shape. It is not a fancy model as it is without much engraving. I am wondering anyone would know of the model and it's approximate value for ins. purposes or if I decide to sell or trade it. I am not a shotgun collector and am more into rifles and pistols. There seems to be a repair on the forearm and the buttplate is not original. The serial #s match on the action and the barrels but there is a different # on the forearm. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards |
September 3, 2008, 06:28 AM | #2 |
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Boy, you couldn't have picked one much more obscure. As you probably already know, there's bupkis on the intarw3bz about them, the Blue Book is silent, and there's only a small blurb in the Standard Catalog of Firearms, which is pretty vague on values. ($200-$1000, depending on model and condition.)
All of my more detailed reference stuff is pretty specific to S&W revolvers or military rifles. Sorry! |
September 3, 2008, 09:05 AM | #3 |
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My standard catalog of arms is over 10 years old, but under firearms trade names there is a reference.
Tobin Simplex Trade name used on shotguns of unknown manufacture that were retailed by the G.B. Crandall Company, Limited of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Thats all I have good luck Tom F. |
September 4, 2008, 09:08 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Tom,
I think I can safely say I am the only one on the block with one of these. This is what makes it fun for me. I have come across a few obscure ones in my day. I did find this website and Emailed the gentleman no response yet. Best Regards,Troy http://www.members.shaw.ca/sharptail/Tobin.html |
September 4, 2008, 09:20 PM | #5 |
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Tobin SxS More Info.
http://usedguns.com.au/used_shotguns.html
If you scroll down about 3/4 of the way it goes in alphabetical order and there it is. The website is Aussie so I am not sure if that price is American dollars ??? Thanks,Troy |
September 15, 2008, 12:23 PM | #6 |
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TOBIN ARMS
Shotgun mfg'r in Norwich CN from 1905-1909. Then in Woodstock Ontario Canada from 1920-1923 HJN |
September 20, 2008, 07:18 AM | #7 |
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THE DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL ran two articles on the Tobin, many years ago, in Spring 1994 issue (Vol.5, Issue 1) & the Spring 1997 issue (Vol.8, Issue 1) - and the magazine has a classified section.
The author's name was David J. Noreen. If it were my gun, I would contact them, and place the F/S ad there also. http://www.doublegunshop.com/doublegunjournal.htm There were several model names/numbers/grades, different for both the Norwich, CT and the Woodstock, Ontario guns. The Norwich guns were the Standard #20, Expert #30, Featherweight #40, Premium #45, Trap #21, Special Pigeon #50, Model #55, and Model #60. The Canadian guns were the Leader #25 hammer gun, Standard #40, Black Diamond #55, Trap #70, Pigeon #100, Model #200, and the Regal #250. . |
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