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OK. I’ve heard from my daughter. Pictures after text.
As far as identifying marks on the shotgun, she writes:
Kessler Arms Corporation
Silver Creek, New York, U.S.A.
MDL 326 FR 20 GA 2 3/4 inch
Full Choke Pat. Pending
I’ve done a little (very little) web seacrhing.
Here’s one URL you might you might want to check out:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_value_of_a_Kessler_arms_corp_mdl_326
It reads:
“What is the value of a Kessler arms corp mdl 326? I just got a Kessler mdl 326 20 gauge shotgun, apparently Kessler made these bolt action shotguns from 1951-1953 before they went out of business. On the underside of the barrel there should be three numbers that will denote whether it is 51, 52, or 53. In mint condition these guns are only worth about $150. Towards the end of production the quality fell sharply- the magazines would jam while loading.”
I have no way to know with what authority that reference speaks.
My son-in-law (who’s sort of knowledgeable in firearms) says the Model 326 pictured here is in fine shape.
I hope this is of some value to you.
