The value of ANY gun is based on exact make, model and condition. We need all 3, you gave us one factor.
Wall hanger to 100 USD
50-100 USD
16gaugesingle shot
From c.1880-1900. Would have to see the frame of the gun to narrow it further. These guns were made by WH Davenport for Shapleigh Hardware. Davenport was taken over by Hopkins & Allen in 1901 and production continued through about 1909. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Any true 8ga gun is rare, and should be carefully evaluated by a competent gunsmith. Would bring at least several hundred dollars, if not over a thousand.
Probably late 1800's
WH Davenport (1891-1910) and Crescent (1893-1932).
50-100 or so
Browsing auction results.
The W.H. Davenport Firearms Company of Norwich CT were makers of single shot shotguns from 1881 to 1900. Acme was one of Davenport's brand names. These were not expensive guns when new, and depending on condition would be worth $60-$90 now.
Spencer Gun Co was a trade name retailed by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co Hardware of Chicago. Their guns were made by a varitey of manufacturers, but the patent date on yours identifies it as a product of WH Davenport Arms Co.
I am seriously looking for one to buy and would also love to see a picture.