Norvell Shapleigh Firearms: History, Value & Where to Find Them

Question
On your site someone had submitted a question about a Norvell Shapleigh Shotgun back in 2007 with Sid Lark. I am looking for any type of Norvell Shapleigh shotguns, rifles, pistols, etc.. I am a direct decendent and it is very hard to find any information about these but would like to purchase one for my dad this christmas if possible. Have you seen many or any of these? Do you happen to know price range and where I could look? I appreciate your help

Answer
Hi
I have never seen any of them. Thats not unusual as being in New England the dozens of hardware shotgun makers around here. There is very little info available on these.
This company bought a large stock of Remington parts in 1910.

I would look at estate auction houses, gunbroker.com, gunsamerica.com, doublegunshop.com, www.shotgunworld.com, 16ga.com,

Here a revolver that went through that company
http://www.rockislandauction.com/view_item.aspx?aid=39&iid=189366
The price refects collectable Colt revolver.

sorry I can't be of more help.

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