Kessler Arms Corp of Silver Creek, N.Y. manufactured the bolt action shotgun in 12, 16, and 20 gauge with 26" and 28" barrels. Blued with a walnut stock, it was manufactured between 1951 and 1953. The Buffalo Bill Cody signature edition is not mentioned. The value of the standard shotgun ranges from
Exc VG Good Fair Poor
125 75 50 30 20 I wouldn't think that the Buffalo Bill edition would draw much more than that although the Buffalo Bill museum in Cody, Wy may offer a premium.
Try http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/
Not much info out there on Kessler Arms Corp. What is known is that these guns were made from 1951 - 1953.
Numrich Arms, Internet or Make Them.
50-100
Kessler. Only in business from 1951 to 1953.
It is the same as the Kessler 128 manufactured between 1951-1953.
You can get a clip or magazine for a 20 gauge model 228 Kessler shotgun from one of several gun parts catalogs. These include Cheaper Than Dirt and the Numrich catalog.
Try the internet, gun show, gun shops, want ads.
The value is $40-$150 depending on condition, location, need etc.
Yes! Buffalo Bill Cody made it.
100-300 USD or so
I have no listing of Silver Creek as a manufacturer, but Kessler Arms DID make shotguns at Silver Creek NY. Would need to know which model IF that is your shotgun.