Shotgun ID

Pattern · January 14, 2009, 07:24 PM

OK, a newbie to the forums, but I have a question about an oldie. I was about to sell a single shot shotgun, so a buyer could practice bluing. But I decided to see what I really had on my hands first. This shotgun is possibly a Ranger model or Meriden product? I have little to go on, so any direction to helpful sources is appreciated.

Left receiver finds the lettering: DEAD SHOT

Barrell top lettering: 12 GA CHOKE

Other than matching serial numbers, I can't make out anything else, though it's in very experienced condition.

J F Cooper · January 15, 2009, 07:20 AM

Could be any one of a dozen makers, post a picture...JFC

Pattern · January 15, 2009, 10:53 AM

I appreciate that. I'll try the pic. One of my motorcycle forums makes fun of my pic attempts, but I'll work on it. The engraving is so faint however, that I won't capture that. So a pic may be of limited value? But I do appreciate the response.

A simple single, hammer fired design. And I'll try a picture.

Harley Nolden · January 17, 2009, 02:45 AM

Take a #2 grapite pencil, go over what is stamepd on the gun. This should make the stamp easier to read.

Still a photo is best

HJN

January 14, 2009, 07:24 PM	#1
Pattern Junior Member Join Date: January 14, 2009 Posts: 2	Shotgun ID OK, a newbie to the forums, but I have a question about an oldie. I was about to sell a single shot shotgun, so a buyer could practice bluing. But I decided to see what I really had on my hands first. This shotgun is possibly a Ranger model or Meriden product? I have little to go on, so any direction to helpful sources is appreciated. Left receiver finds the lettering: DEAD SHOT Barrell top lettering: 12 GA CHOKE Other than matching serial numbers, I can't make out anything else, though it's in very experienced condition.

January 15, 2009, 07:20 AM	#2
J F Cooper Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2007 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 125	Could be any one of a dozen makers, post a picture...JFC

January 15, 2009, 10:53 AM	#3
Pattern Junior Member Join Date: January 14, 2009 Posts: 2	I appreciate that. I'll try the pic. One of my motorcycle forums makes fun of my pic attempts, but I'll work on it. The engraving is so faint however, that I won't capture that. So a pic may be of limited value? But I do appreciate the response. A simple single, hammer fired design. And I'll try a picture.

January 17, 2009, 02:45 AM	#4
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	Take a #2 grapite pencil, go over what is stamepd on the gun. This should make the stamp easier to read. Still a photo is best HJN