Russell Arms was used by several makers in the 1890-1915 time period. If yours is a "top break" gun, remove the forearm, then open and remove the barrels, and check the frame under where the barrels close. However, you may not find a serial number. They were not required by US law on rifles and shotguns until 1968. Perfectly legal to own a pre-1968 gun that never had a serial number. Highly illegal to REMOVE a serial number.
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what is the manufactureing date a hero arms company for 12 guage shotgun serial number 781
next to the barrel
50-100 USD
40-110 yrs
What model is this for? The serial number is not a Auto-5 number of Browning Arms Co. What model is this for?
@100 USD
Are you sure it says ARMORY and not ARMS?
If it was made by Russell Arms Co.Then it is not a Winchester shotgun.
The only thing that your serial number indicates,is that the shotgun in question was made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in the year 1954.No other information is implied or expressed as to your shotgun.
Check the receiver and barrel.
70-100 yrs ago