Ranger 12 Gauge Double Barrel - The Firearms Forum

BobT64 · 04-06-2010, 09:11 PM

I have a Ranger 12 gauge double barrel shotgun with patent Apr 20 1915 on the right side of the receiver; Ranger on the left side; and proof tested 12 gauge on the top of the left barrel. I've heard (read) that Stevens manufactured these guns for Montgomery Ward. Is this correct? Any other info would be much appreciated.

wpage · 04-07-2010, 06:05 AM

Pics always help. Here is some links to click on for info...
http://www.google.com/search?q=range...ient=firefox-a

CHW2021 · 04-07-2010, 09:16 AM

Check in the back of the Numrich parts catalog, there is (was) a listing for manufacturers of "store brand" firearms.

armedandsafe · 04-07-2010, 05:48 PM

My Dad had a Winchester Ranger double he bought before my older sister was born. It was a fine gun, except that the stock was too short. He used the excuse that he bought it for Mom. So, she had him cut the stock cut down to fit her.

She didn't use it and it beat the 4377 out of Dad every time he fired it.

It was very reliable and shot everything we could feed it.

Pops

Contenderizer · 04-09-2010, 08:38 AM

Bob,

If the only name on your shotgun is Ranger, you likely have a gun manufactured for Sears, Roebuck & Co. by any number of manufacturers including Savage, Stevens, H&R, Winchester and Marlin. As suggested by wpage, photos would help. Also, look for a model number. With either or both, we should be able to solve your puzzle.

04-06-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
BobT64 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6	Ranger 12 Gauge Double Barrel I have a Ranger 12 gauge double barrel shotgun with patent Apr 20 1915 on the right side of the receiver; Ranger on the left side; and proof tested 12 gauge on the top of the left barrel. I've heard (read) that Stevens manufactured these guns for Montgomery Ward. Is this correct? Any other info would be much appreciated. -->

04-07-2010, 06:05 AM	#2
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: Ranger 12 Gauge Double Barrel Pics always help. Here is some links to click on for info... http://www.google.com/search?q=range...ient=firefox-a __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

04-07-2010, 09:16 AM	#3
CHW2021 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 467	Re: Ranger 12 Gauge Double Barrel Check in the back of the Numrich parts catalog, there is (was) a listing for manufacturers of "store brand" firearms.

04-07-2010, 05:48 PM	#4
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Ranger 12 Gauge Double Barrel My Dad had a Winchester Ranger double he bought before my older sister was born. It was a fine gun, except that the stock was too short. He used the excuse that he bought it for Mom. So, she had him cut the stock cut down to fit her. She didn't use it and it beat the 4377 out of Dad every time he fired it. It was very reliable and shot everything we could feed it. Pops

04-09-2010, 08:38 AM	#5
Contenderizer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North-Central Florida, USA Posts: 599	Re: Ranger 12 Gauge Double Barrel Bob, If the only name on your shotgun is Ranger, you likely have a gun manufactured for Sears, Roebuck & Co. by any number of manufacturers including Savage, Stevens, H&R, Winchester and Marlin. As suggested by wpage, photos would help. Also, look for a model number. With either or both, we should be able to solve your puzzle. __________________ NOTE: The information herein is provided free of charge. In some instances, you may actually be getting your money's worth. Author of: The History and Guns of Simson & Co., Suhl www.cornellpubs.com