I posted this in the Shotgun forum with no responses so thought I'd try it here



My neighbor has a shotgun ,that belonged to his dad ,that needs some work. So naturally he brought it to the "gun guy".
I did a google search, hoping to find an exploded view, or some info on it and didn't come up with anything. I was hoping someone here might have some info.

It's 12 ga. SxS
The only markings on it are:
On the bottom of both barrels W&R
On top of the right barrel Special Smokeless Steel
"Inside" the frame PAT'D FEB7-1911 and a serial #

That's all the markings I can see. This thing has been in a closet for years and needs a good cleaning too.


EDIT After a little cleaning the side of the frame has keystone arms co.



Any and all info would greatly apprieciated.

What I was able to find:

"The Keystone Arms Company shotguns were made by the W.H. Davenport Arms Company or by the Hunter Arms Company both for the E.K. Tryon Jr. & Co. in Philadelphia Pa. The E.K. Tryon Jr. & Co. was in business as such from 1868 to 1905. Retail value up to $400.00 depending on condition."

But your PAT'D FEB7-1911 date throws cold water on that.

Before you go to the trouble of finding/making parts, make sure that it's worth fixing back up.  If the shotgun has Damascus barrels, it destined to be a wall hanger at best, and maybe the reason that it was not repaired a long time ago.

Thanks for the info

Hunter Arms, 1891-1945. Formed to make guns for the L.C. Smith Company for shotguns.
(Blue Book)

Blue Book gives no listing for Davenport or Tyron companies??????