No published sn data.
Serial numbers were not required on long arms before Jan 1, 1969. Most manufacturers did not assign serial numbers to small caliber rifles or utility shotguns.
Volunteer was a trade name used on shotguns manufactured by Crescent Fire Arms Company for Belknap Hardware Company of Louisville, Ky in the period 1893 to 1930. No records exist to give a serial number, date of manufacture. Value for a .410 would average at $100-$125, depending on condition.
There may not be a serial number on the gun. If that gun was made before 1968, .22s & shotguns often did not have serial numbers. In 1968, a law then required all firearms to have a unique serial number.
No published serial number data.
Volunteer and Volunteer Arms Co were trade names held by Belknap Hardware and used on guns made by Crescent Firearms Co, Crescent-Davis Arms Corp, Davis=Warner Arms Corp, Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle, Harrington & Richardson Arms Co, J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co, and possibly other manufacturers.
Diamond Arms was a trade name used Shapleigh Hardware for guns that were actually made by Iver Johnson of Fitchburg, MA, c. 1920-1950. Prior to that, they were made by small local makers in Belgium. These were utility grade guns. Prior to 1968, serial numbers were not required on shotguns and rifles, and there are many inexpensive shotguns that have never HAD a serial number (and yes, that is legal)
About $100.
The 12 gauge Riverside Arms shotgun you mentioned was manufactured by J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. Riverside Arms was a trade name used by Stevens for their shotguns, and the model you refer to is likely a variant of their pump-action shotguns. The numbers 5646 and 5847B likely correspond to specific model or serial information pertaining to that particular firearm.
Seldom above 150
The Lefever Arms Model G shotgun with serial number 32873 was likely manufactured around the year 1910. Lefever Arms produced shotguns from the late 19th century until the early 20th century, and serial numbers can help date specific models within that range. For precise dating, it is recommended to consult a detailed serial number guide or Lefever Arms records.
The 410 Volunteer Arms Co shotgun, serial number 668687, is typically categorized as a relatively older firearm, likely produced in the mid-20th century. The exact age can vary, but such shotguns are often from the 1950s to 1970s. In terms of value, it generally ranges from $100 to $300, depending on its condition, rarity, and local market demand. For an accurate appraisal, a detailed examination by a firearms expert or collector is recommended.
While there are several gun manufacturer\'s that offer serial numbers on their shotguns, unfortunately the Mississippi Valley Arms Co. does not. The year and gauge of the gun would depend on when it was manufactured. For example, Mississippi Valley had numerous shotguns produced by a subsidiary company called Crescent Firearms, while many were imported from Belgium.