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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Beretta 686 Covey “20th Anniversary Quail Unlimited” Banquet Gun is a limited edition over-and-under shotgun celebrating the 20th anniversary of Quail Unlimited, a conservation organization dedicated to preserving quail habitats. Manufactured in 2000, this model (Serial Number: QU0182) is one of only 500 produced, making it a rare collector’s item. The shotgun is chambered in 28 gauge with a 2 ¾" chamber, offering a balance of lightweigh …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: A "Trade Brand Name" shotgun is one that was made by a major maker (and before 1940) for and was sold by a wholesale sporting goods dealer, a retail chain store or an independent retailer who chose the name to go on the gun. The Western Field brand was associated with Western Auto Supply Company, which sold a wide variety of products, including firearms, under the Western Field name. The Model 19 itself was likely produced during the mid-20th century, with most prod …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. It was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design and remained in production until 1998. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and one in the chamber. Reming …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Sears, Roebuck & Company Model 101.25 is a classic bolt-action shotgun chambered in .410 bore, capable of handling both 2 ½" and 3" shells. This model features a 24-inch barrel with a full choke, making it well-suited for small game hunting and pest control. It comes with a simple bead front sight for quick target acquisition. The shotgun's smooth wood stock and blued finish lend it a traditional, timeless appearance. Its bolt-action operation is both reliable and str …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisFrom 1908 until 1962, Sears, Roebuck & Company sold a wide variety of sporting goods and recreational equipment, including bicycles, golf clubs, rifles, shotguns, and revolvers under the brand name "J. C. Higgins." These products were well made and were popular with the company's historical core of rural and working-class consumers. Like many other Sears products, the Sears firearms were originally made by major firearm manufacturers. The J.C. Higgins brand for Sears …