Volunteer Gun Co, Single Shot 12 ga - The Firearms Forum

Hays · 10-18-2012, 12:46 PM

Have read threads from April 2010. Other than probably mfg'd by Crescent or Stevens, and sold by Belknap, looking for more detail about the weapon if anyone has any. Thanks.

overall length = 43 1/2"
barrel length = 25" (overall barrel length = 28 3/8")
12 ga, single shot
stampings:
"Volunteer Gun Co." - lft side
"Choke Bored" - top rear of barrel
"LJ" with "745" below - behind trigger guard on lower backstrap

hrf · 10-18-2012, 03:02 PM

Welcome to TFF.

Vorisek's "Shotgun Markings" also lists Volunteer as a brand name made for Belknap Hardware of Louisville, KY and used on Crescent Model 10 single, Iver Johnson New Model Champion, and Stevens Model 94.

A clear photo might identify which you have, but there's not much to distinguish old single barrel shotguns.

Hays · 10-18-2012, 03:38 PM

Thanks. Added pic of gun to original thread.

flyingtiger85 · 10-18-2012, 03:48 PM

I have an H&R single shot 20 gauge.It's a blast!And lots of fun.Six bucks for 25 rounds,inexpensive goodtimes.Sorry I can't help you with information but enjoy it.

hrf · 10-18-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hays

Thanks. Added pic of gun to original thread.

Doesn't match a Stevens 94 or Iver Johnson Champion so maybe a Crescent, or maybe Belknap used yet another unknown supplier...

10-18-2012, 12:46 PM	#1
Hays Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2	Volunteer Gun Co, Single Shot 12 ga Have read threads from April 2010. Other than probably mfg'd by Crescent or Stevens, and sold by Belknap, looking for more detail about the weapon if anyone has any. Thanks. overall length = 43 1/2" barrel length = 25" (overall barrel length = 28 3/8") 12 ga, single shot stampings: "Volunteer Gun Co." - lft side "Choke Bored" - top rear of barrel "LJ" with "745" below - behind trigger guard on lower backstrap Attached Images --> Last edited by Hays; 10-18-2012 at 03:36 PM.. Reason: Adding pic of gun.

10-18-2012, 03:02 PM	#2
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,277	Re: Volunteer Gun Co, Single Shot 12 ga Welcome to TFF. Vorisek's "Shotgun Markings" also lists Volunteer as a brand name made for Belknap Hardware of Louisville, KY and used on Crescent Model 10 single, Iver Johnson New Model Champion, and Stevens Model 94. A clear photo might identify which you have, but there's not much to distinguish old single barrel shotguns. Last edited by hrf; 10-18-2012 at 03:04 PM..

10-18-2012, 03:38 PM	#3
Hays Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2	Re: Volunteer Gun Co, Single Shot 12 ga Thanks. Added pic of gun to original thread.

10-18-2012, 03:48 PM	#4
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 744	Re: Volunteer Gun Co, Single Shot 12 ga I have an H&R single shot 20 gauge.It's a blast!And lots of fun.Six bucks for 25 rounds,inexpensive goodtimes.Sorry I can't help you with information but enjoy it.