Mell When was the Montgomery Ward Hercules single shot made?
Hercules was a trade name employed by Iver Johnson for shotguns that they produced for Montgomery Ward. A Ward’s Hercules single shot may be based on the Iver Johnson Model Champion which was manufactured from 1909 to 1956. Perhaps Researcher1 can confirm or correct this info.
What kind of shotgun is a wards Hercules?
I received a shotgun passed down from father and grandfather. It’s a Wards Hercules Model 10, 410 gauge. It has fewer markings than others I’ve seen on the internet, which tells me that it may have an older manufacture date.
Where is the serial number on a wards Hercules?
“72169” is stamped inside the receiver. “72169” is stamped on the underside of the barrel with “D” stamped under the base of the 26”barrel. I suppose this is the serial number. There are no Stevens Model 94B indicators on it anywhere that I could find, but the similarities are obvious.
Where is the serial number on wards Model 10 410 gauge?
It does not have the “3 inch chamber” stamped on it like others do. “72169” is stamped inside the receiver. “72169” is stamped on the underside of the barrel with “D” stamped under the base of the 26”barrel. I suppose this is the serial number.
What was the name of the Montgomery Ward shotgun?
Hercules was a trade name employed by Iver Johnson for shotguns that they produced for Montgomery Ward. A Ward’s Hercules single shot may be based on the Iver Johnson Model Champion which was manufactured from 1909 to 1956.
What kind of gun is a wards Hercules?
Wards Hercules Model 10 in 12 gauge. Description: Made for Montgomery and Ward by Iver Johnson Inc. It is a 12 gauge single shot. The barrel is 30 inches full. Lock tight to face. There is a light wood crack at tang.
How much does a wards Hercules single shot cost?
A Ward’s Hercules single shot may be based on the Iver Johnson Model Champion which was manufactured from 1909 to 1956. Perhaps Researcher1 can confirm or correct this info. Current “book” values for the Iver Johnson Champion range from $25.- (poor) up to $250.- (excl.) depending on condition. Add $25.- for guns with a matted rib.
Where did the Hercules 410 shotgun come from?
One day I wrote a letter to the Hercules Powder Company and inquired if perhaps they might be the folks responsible for my Hercules .410. Of course, I never received an answer. I was well into adulthood when I learned that the gun was made by Iver Johnson’s Arms and Cycle Works of Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Where is the 3 inch chamber on a wards Hercules?
It does not have the “3 inch chamber” stamped on it like others do. “72169” is stamped inside the receiver. “72169” is stamped on the underside of the barrel with “D” stamped under the base of the 26”barrel.