single shot 12ga

by edc on Tue 7 Feb 2012 - 23:45

I have two shotguns that I've been curious about and wondering if they have any value.

The first one doesn't appear to be too old. It is a H&R Topper 88. It is in great shape and I've actually shot it a few times. The stock and wood is in excellent shape and so is the bore.

The second one is stamped with J. Stevens Arms Company. Patent August 12, 1913. After some research, I've found that it's a Stevens Model 89. According to how the name is stamped, it is dated somewhere between 1920-1940. The stock and wood is in pretty good shape considering its age. Bore is also clean.

I'm still trying to find more info on them, especially the Stevens, but if anyone can add details I'd appreciate it.

Topper is on the bottom.

by Rw on Wed 8 Feb 2012 - 0:35

I don't know anything about the Stevens, but if you post the first letter of the serial of the topper I can look up what year it is.

by edc on Wed 8 Feb 2012 - 0:41

The Topper is AS276XXX

I found this link that says AS is 1978. If so, it's in awesome shape for 34 years.
http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=197989

by Rw on Wed 8 Feb 2012 - 0:55

That's the same list I was going to referrence, it was copied from graybeard outdoors forum. Lots of handi rifle and topper info there

by edc on Wed 8 Feb 2012 - 0:58

How much do you think it's worth?

by Joe S. on Wed 8 Feb 2012 - 8:40

Under $100 is what ive bought all of mine for. Most in the 75$ range.

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