The Excel trade name was used by Iver Johnson on single shot shotguns sold by Montgomery Ward c 1900 - 1950. Value depends on condition, but old singles seem to bring $50-$75 if they are fully functional. What do you mean by "what did it look like new?"? If it isn't broken or missing pieces, it looked like it does now except without the dents, dings, and scratches.
50-100 or so
Under $100.
Yes.
Have it examined by a gunsmith
Before WW2.
Turn of the century, inexpensive arm.
What does this gun sell for?
0-150 USD or so
what is the value of an alembic excel 5 string bass
Impossible to value with just the serial number and "shotgun".
what is the value of a 20ga zabala hermanos shotgun
Take it to a gunsmith