Forehand & Wadsworth of Worcester Mass. Was in operation from 1871 to 1890. They were mostly known for their handguns. They made a couple models of derringers, and several models of full size and pocket revolvers. The most popular of the Forehand & Wadsworth revolvers at the time were the brand name guns they made; Terror, Swamp Angel, and American Bulldog.Forehand & Wadsworth did make a couple other guns though, a falling block type rifle, some side-by-side shotguns, and the pictured single shot shotgun.
Due to it's uniqueness, and somewhat obscurity, I would give this shotgun a value of somewhere in the neighborhood of $200. If the right collector needs this particular piece to round out a collection it may fetch as much as $400.
The value of ANY gun is based on the exact make, model, and condition- without all 3, we really can't give you a valid answer. Forehand Arms was the name used from 1890-1902, when the company closed. If the barrels are Damascus (twist) steel, values typically do not exceed $150.
Unless they are a collectible brand (Purdey, Winchester, Remington, Merkel, etc) older black powder shotguns do not command high prices. Depending on condition- $100-$250.
25-100 dollars
$125 dollars
What isthe value of a Stevens double barrel hammer type 12 gauge shotgun Model 235 and when was it made?
Value is based on exact make, model and condition. You gave us the make only.
in good shape they sell for about$300 to $500,open hammer pump shotgun
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These early single-shot shotguns top out at $100. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Your shotgun which was made between 1903-1915,will bring between 80-125 dollars,depending on overall condition.
You will need a professional appraisal
With the serial number that you provided,your Ithaca hammer less double barrel shotgun was made between the years 1904-1907.I could not asses a value of this shotgun without a brief discription of its condition.I will say that most shotguns of this age and make will bring in the neighbor hood of 400 dollars and up.