I am not an expert but I do have the same gun and can tell you there are a lot of factors that play into answering your question. These guns came with several different grades, weights, barrel lengths ,and options (ie. single or double trigger, with or without ejectors). Mine is a 1919 "Ideal" grade w/ a Hunter one-trigger, ejectors and a 30" barrel. In my research I have determined that it is worth somewhere between $2500 and $3000. Obviously, condition is a huge factor and since some moron went and put a modern butt pad on the stock, on what would otherwise be a fairly pristine gun, I'm guessing probably closer to $2500.www.lcsmith.org is an excellent resource for info and will even research your gun for you and send all of the results printed on L. C. Smith stationary, for around $60. Good luck and I hope I've helped a little.
It will be marked on the barrel
double barrel
Hunter Arms Company, Fulton, New York
It should be marked on the barrels near the breach.
I have been looking for the same answer I found one with a broken stock in my grandfathers attick, did you ever figure it out?
That all depends on the shotguns overall condition,and bore condition also.
what do you want for it
Best left to a gun smith.
Take it to a gun smith.
In answering the question did Backer Gun Co. make a 16 gauge W S Paragon shotgun with a 28 inch barrel? Yes they did make W S Paragon 16 gauge with a 28 inch barrel , and in a full choke also.I know because I have one that is in very good shape and shoots realy good. I hope that I have been of some help on this matter. Jay C. Smith
Wesson Fire Arms did. Values can range from 500-10000 USD dependig on EXACTLY what you have and how it is marked along with condition.
Check the receiver