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How much is a Sears and roebuck double barrel shotgun worth?
Their values range from $100 to $3,500 or more depending on make, model, decoration, if any, and relative rarity.
Who made ranger over and under shotguns?
The Marlin Model 90 was made from 1937 to 1958. Sears Roebuck asked Marlin to make them an O/U, and they obliged with the Model 90, under the Ranger line before WWII, and under the J.C. Higgins name after the war. Prewar Model 90s all had double triggers, no top rib, and no ribs between the barrels.
What is the range of 12 bore gun?
A 12-gauge shotgun, nominally 18.5 mm (0.73 in), can range from a tight 18 mm (0.71 in) to an extreme overbore of 20 mm (0.79 in). Some also claim an increased velocity with the overbored barrels, up to 15 m/s (49 ft/s), which is due to the larger swept volume of the overbored barrel.
How many shotguns did Sears Roebuck and co make?
Sears customers were not aware of this, but they did trust Sears name and bought many millions of these shotguns over nearly 100 years that Sears was in the business. Today these guns are becoming recognized as interesting and valuable collectibles in their own special niche.
Are there any good Sears double barrel shotguns?
These guns were of good quality but sold at bargain prices which gave them tremendous appeal. They were made for Sears to Sears’ specifications by a number of American firms and a few foreign ones as well, all of which produced excellent shotguns under their own names.
What are the model numbers of Sears guns?
SEARS MODEL NUMBER MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER’S MODEL NUMBER 1T Winchester 121/273.27010 103.19791 Marlin 80 2 C Winchester 131 103.19801 Marlin 80 2C Winchester 141/273.27510 103.19810 Marlin 81 2/57 Stevens
Why did Sears Roebuck create its own brands?
To increase sales volume, however, Sears also created its own brands which they supported with innovative design, extravagant advertising claims, unbeatable pricing and excellent quality control.