Esses Single Shot - The Firearms Forum

McNeer · 05-20-2012, 05:02 PM

I have my great-grandfathers Essex shotgun. It is a single shot 12 ga. with serial number 131635. Trying to determine value for insurance puposes.

hrf · 05-20-2012, 06:44 PM

Welcome to the forum.

As a family heirloom it may be priceless, but few old single barrel shotguns are considered collectible, and are valued in the $50 to $100 range depending on condition.

Vorisek's "Shotgun Markings" lists Essex as a brand name used by Belknap Hardware of Louisville, Kentucky on guns made for them by Crescent, Stevens, and Harrington & Richardson.

05-20-2012, 05:02 PM	#1
McNeer Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	Esses Single Shot I have my great-grandfathers Essex shotgun. It is a single shot 12 ga. with serial number 131635. Trying to determine value for insurance puposes. -->

05-20-2012, 06:44 PM	#2
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: Esses Single Shot Welcome to the forum. As a family heirloom it may be priceless, but few old single barrel shotguns are considered collectible, and are valued in the $50 to $100 range depending on condition. Vorisek's "Shotgun Markings" lists Essex as a brand name used by Belknap Hardware of Louisville, Kentucky on guns made for them by Crescent, Stevens, and Harrington & Richardson.