After World War II, Montgomery Ward had become the third-largest department store chain. Catalog House,was the heart of Montgomery Ward's operations.Founded as the world's first mail order business in 1872 by Aaron Montgomery Ward,In 1883, the company's catalog, which became popularly known as the 'Wish Book'. Are you prepared?įor those who likes company history.this is Mont/WARD:Alain,The Montgomery Ward & Co. It's still priceless.I received it from my father a few years before he passed.For a young man, during or post depression, to be able to purchase a shotgun, such as these, well, I imagine that he must have felt like he was '$hittin' in the tall cotton'.The Mark of the Beast. This thing was pristine, until I picked up some scratches on the bottom of a duck boat. My condolences, and congratulations.I have a Sears and Roebuck Ranger 12 ga., and to me it is priceless. It was not designed for high pressure smokeless powder or steel shot.Since I can not see the gun to determine its condition I have to recommend that it be examined by a qualified gunsmith before attempting to shoot it. The gun was made in the 1930s using the technology of the times and for the ammunition in use then which was either 2 1/2 inch or 2 3/4 inch shells loaded with low pressure smokeless powder and lead shot. Can it be fired? That also depends on its condition. Most I have seen sell for about $50 to $75 on the various gun auction sites. Values can range from a high of maybe $175 for a prime example to less than $10 for rusty rotten incomplete piece of junk fit only for parts salvage. The current value will depend on the guns condition, the amount of original finish remaining on the metal and wood as well as the mechanical condition. These guns were an inexpensive shotgun even when new and haven't appreciated much in value since then. This gun was made by Stevens as they used the marking MODEL 1929. Montgomery Ward Safe 9042 Value GuideĪnd was sold by the Montgomery Ward Company of Chicago,IL.

Shotguns with the name DREADNAUGHT were made by either the Hopkins & Allen Arms Company of Norwich, CT or the Stevens Arms Company of Chicoppee Falls.MA. A 'Trade Brand Name' shotgun is one that was made by a major maker (before 1940) for and was sold by a wholesaler or retailer who chose the name to go on the gun.

The gun is what is commonly referred to (be me anyway) as a 'Trade Brand Name' shotgun.

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