Shotgun info

Question
QUESTION: Hello Charles,
 I recently inherited a shotgun from my father which I use to shoot when I was a child. I was wondering if you could tell me about it, such as date, origin, worth and where I might be able to get it serviced. It is an Aristocrat 410 double barrel, 3" chamber, barrel length 26" one full and modified and the serial #is 07103.
         Thank you so much. Sincerely, Bob McLernon

ANSWER: Hello Bob Mclernon.
  Your Aristocrat was most likely manufactured by J. Stevens Arms Company between 1915 and 1920. I cannot be certain unless I can see a picture. If the stock fits into a crescent shape on the receiver, it is a Stevens. They did not go by serial numbers on these models. The number you give is a lot number. The name Aristocrat was used on some "Hardware Store" shotguns. This means that J. Stevens manufactured the shotgun for a certain hardware store and the store had them stamp it as such. As for a value, it will be as a shooter and not a collector, between $100 to $150 depending on the condition. Any competent gun smith can clean it up for you.
  I hope this helps answer your questions and thank you for asking for me. Charles Gage

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QUESTION: Charles, thank you for the info regarding my 410 shotgun, may I trouble you in asking about another one I inherited. I guess I would like the same info as the 410 if possible, it is a 12ga double barrel, made by A H Fox Sterlingworth Philadelphia PA 2/34" chamber by 28" barrel length serial #73921. Thank you once again for your expertise and time in this matter. Sincerely Bob McLernon

Answer
Hello Bob McLerdon.
  Your A.H. Fox Sterlingworth double 12ga. was manufactured in 1913 in Philadelphia, PA. A.H. Fox had an interesting history. Beginning in 1896-1930, when his company was sold to the Savage Arms Company. As a value, it all depends on the condition. If it is all original with no cut stocks or rubber butt pad added (this model did not come with rubber pad), it could be rated anywhere from $300 at 10% up to $1,600 at 98%. The average, in good shooting condition with no rust pits, is generally about 80% or $875. There are additions that can add to the value. If it has auto eject (shells pop out on their own), you can add another 33% to the value. If it has a single trigger, you can add another 25%. These prices were taken from the 2011 Edition of Fjasted's Blue Book of Gun Values. The actual value can differ from these prices according to today's market. You might check out www.gunsinternational.com or www.gunsamerica.com.
  As far as getting it serviced, check with a 'licensed' competent gunsmith. I found a web site you may be interested in. www.foxcollectors.com/ah_fox/content/sterlingworth.html.
  Again, I hope this has answered your questions and thank you for asking for me. Charles Gage