Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Sold by George Worthington & Company of Cleveland, Ohio “Trade Brand Name” Worthington Challenger!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works Sold by George Worthington & Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Model: “Trade Brand Name” Worthington Challenger
Serial: E91184XG
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Worthington Challenger “Trade Brand Name” shotgun represents an interesting chapter in late 19th- and early 20th-century American firearms marketing, when established manufacturers produced guns for hardware stores and regional distributors under proprietary names. Manufactured by Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works and sold by George Worthington & Company of Cleveland, Ohio, this single-shot 12 gauge exemplifies the practical, no-frills sporting arms that were widely available between roughly 1880 and 1940. Featuring a 30-inch barrel and simple bead front sight, the Challenger was designed to offer effective performance for hunting, farm use, and general utility at an affordable price point.
Model: “Trade Brand Name” Worthington Challenger
Serial: E91184XG
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30"
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Worthington Challenger “Trade Brand Name” shotgun represents an interesting chapter in late 19th- and early 20th-century American firearms marketing, when established manufacturers produced guns for hardware stores and regional distributors under proprietary names. Manufactured by Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works and sold by George Worthington & Company of Cleveland, Ohio, this single-shot 12 gauge exemplifies the practical, no-frills sporting arms that were widely available between roughly 1880 and 1940. Featuring a 30-inch barrel and simple bead front sight, the Challenger was designed to offer effective performance for hunting, farm use, and general utility at an affordable price point.
The shotgun’s blued finish, smooth wood stock, and matching forearm reflect a traditional aesthetic consistent with period trade-brand firearms, emphasizing function over embellishment. Its single-shot, break-action design allows for straightforward operation, easy maintenance, and inherent mechanical reliability—qualities that made such guns especially popular with working-class shooters and rural households. The “Trade Brand Name” marking underscores the era’s branding practices, where distributors capitalized on recognizable names while relying on proven manufacturers like Iver Johnson for production. Today, the Worthington Challenger stands as a collectible example of early American shotgun commerce and a tangible reminder of how branding and accessibility shaped the domestic firearms market.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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