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Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun

Posted by Thomas Sutherland on June 23, 2026, 10:30 pm

Bought a hunter arms hammerless double trigger in an auction. No side plates, no firing pins, serial number 46329 under that a C O stamp. Barrel markings, left side Hunter arms co. marker, Fulton N.Y. Right barrel armor steel. It has the square window on safety switch. Hopefully I can pin this down, so I can order parts, And get an exploded parts view so I can see what I’m missing. From one of the parts distribution companies.

Re: Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun

Posted by Drew Hause on June 24, 2026, 6:48 am, in reply to "Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun "

Unfortunately that SN is part of a series that was lost, but it was likely made between the introduction of the No. 00 (lowest) grade in 1898 and 1900

I applaud your enthusiasm, but the cost of replacing the needed parts will likely exceed the value of the restored gun; and restoring a Smith requires significant gunsmithing expertise.
The barrels, if usable, have some value.
There are Smith parts on ebay - you will need Regular frame locks.

Re: Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun

Posted by Tom Garver on June 24, 2026, 4:12 pm, in reply to "Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun "

Thomas, I may be able to help you with complete lock plates. I have one in the 43,000 range one in the 44,000 range and one in the 47,000 range. Dors yor gun have firing pin bushings in the head of the receiver? What other parts do you need? Can you post photos here? If not, you can send them to my e-mail: cedarclyffelodge@gmail.com. Thanks. Tom

Re: Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun

Posted by Thomas Sutherland on June 25, 2026, 10:23 am, in reply to "Re: Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun "

Thank you for responding. I’m not restoring this gun, the barrels lock up like it’s brand new. And I have very little money in it There are 2 dates that match my serial number 1922 / 1947, and
Patience is on our side.

Re: Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun

Posted by Drew Hause on June 25, 2026, 12:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun "

It is a pre-1913 No. 00

Please have a double gun smith check the barrels (wall thickness and bores). If the barrels are not usable, it would not be worth the cost of parts.

Re: Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun

Posted by Thomas Sutherland on June 25, 2026, 9:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Identifying my Hunter arms shotgun "

Yes Drew. that's quite possible at this point. Much appreciated

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