I recently purchased a Montgomery Ward Hercules 16 ga sxs from a little mom and pops gun store out in the country, the previous owner had hacked the barrels off at 19 inches and since this is a 16 ga I would much rather use it for rabbit hunting with my little brother than for home defense. Based on what I have been able to find on the internet I believe that barrels from either a Stevens 315, Savage 315, or a Stevens 515 could fit it. What I can't figure out is which ones I need or if they are all the same.
The only markings on the gun are:
Hercules
MONTGOMERY WARD & CO
on the left side of the lock
and
PAT. APR 20-1915
as well as
16 GAUGE
on top of the left barrel
there is a matching serial number on all three pieces as well .
Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to offer.
The only markings on the gun are:
Hercules
MONTGOMERY WARD & CO
on the left side of the lock
and
PAT. APR 20-1915
as well as
16 GAUGE
on top of the left barrel
there is a matching serial number on all three pieces as well .
Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to offer.