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16853 - 1012 Gauge Shotgun
5/1/2026

Maker: ?, Model: ?, Caliber: 12, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: ?, SN: U53166

Question:
Need to find out what the model number date is or it may be a serial number for a model 1012 gauge shotgun patent 1903 to 1905

Answer:
I do not have a lot of information on this firearm, it is probably one of a huge number made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and sold through various retail outlets. This type of firearm falls into the category of ``old guns`` that no one seems to be interested in as shooters, but collectors do not want them either. Generally these were basic inexpensive simple guns which sold at modest prices and still have little interest or value on market today. On the retail market they usually sell in the $25-125 range depending on condition and general appearance for use as a ``wall hanger`` over a fireplace. Where there is any family history, we encourage people to keep these old guns for sentimental value. Please be warned that most of these are not considered safe to shoot.

Sorry for our lack of information, our main focus at OldGuns.net is military firearms. We sometimes list sporting shotguns for sale in our catalogs but we do not have a lot of interest in collecting them and are by no means experts in this field. There are several dealers listed on our links page that specialize in shotguns who would be able to give you a better answer to your question. Marc

16857 - Remington Model 4, 32 Short Or Long Rifle
5/1/2026

Maker: Remington, Model: 4, Caliber: 32 Short Or Long, Barrel Length: ?, Finish: ?, SN: ?

Question:
Trying to find out the manufacture date of a Remington Model 4, 32 Short or Long rifle. Also what is the current value?

Answer:
Sir- Thanks for contacting Antique and Collectable Firearms and Militaria Headquarters.

The help that I can give us the Remington Model 4 Rolling Block rifle was produced from 1890-1933, so some will have the date code on the left side of the barrel if made after 1921.

For info on the Remington date codes go to:

https://www.remingtonsociety.org/manufacture-dates/

Hope that helps. John Spangler

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