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i have recently aquired a 1896 davis double barrel
shot gun from a passing grandfather. it is quite dirty but i managed to clean enough of the dirt to find a date and maker. it says 1896 and N.R.Davis and Sons. i dont know to much about firearms and i was wondering if it was worth cleanig up and holding on to. please contact me at the above e-mail address if you have a chance. thank you for your time.

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I have a NR Davis & Sons 12 guage double barrel shotgun. I am trying to find a value but so far have been unlucky in my quest. The serial no. is 13777. It is in my opinion in fair condition. It is hammerless. One side full choke the other modified. It also has Davis-Warner Arms Corp. stamped on the underside. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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N.R. Davis & Sons were manufacturers of percussion, and later, cartridge shotguns from 1853 to 1919. Davis shotguns were extremely well made and lived up to the companies motto "As Good As The Best". Retail values range from $100 in poor condition to $800 in fine condition depending on age, grade and model