About Paul Johnston Expertise I can answer most questions regarding firearms, their use, function, action etc. with a focus on german firearms my speciality.
Experience I am a registered Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. and am owner of Johnston Small Arms Co. . I am a part-time gunsmith and full-time gun enthusiast.
Organizations Pro-Gun NH, Gun Owners of NH (G.O.N.H.), Life memeber NRA, Instructor NRA., member North American Hunting Club.
Education/Credentials I have a certificate in machining, and have apprenticed with Ed Lander of NH for 5 years, a full-time gunsmith since 1946.
Question My father has an old shotgun that says "Ranger Repeater Shotgun" on it. He thinks it was made around the late 1800's or early 1900's. It has a solid wood stock. The model number on it is 13972B. My father says it looks similar to other guns that he has seen made by the Browning Gun Company. We thought that might be what the "B" stands for in the model number.
We would like to know if you can tell us for sure what Company made the gun, when and where it was made and what it might be worth. Thank you very much.
Answer Can't find an exact match for your shotgun but believe it was made by Savage or Stevens for Ranger, as was common years ago. Many companies built Browning pattern guns after paying royalties for the design. Rough guess would put it in the $125.-250. range if it is still in good useable condition. Thanks
