How do you find out when and who made your Paragon 12 gauge single shot shotgun Model that is stamped on one side is WS and Paragon on the other side?

js37743 In answering you'r question: Who mde you'r Paragon 12 gauge single shot shotgun? From what I can find on the Paragon shotgun's,and from talking to Mr. Sid Lark a noted firearms expert, these gun's were made by The Baker Gun & Forging Co. found'ed in 1890. the Company was sold in 1919 to the H & D folsom Arm's Co. of Norwich, Conn, The Folsom Co. Then made these for Baker Arm's Co. until around 1923. The ( W S ) is the model and Paragon is the ( Grade ). I have a 1897 WS Paragon 16 gauge single shot shotgun,that was given to me by a good friend year's ago. My friend has sence pass'ed away , and wouldn't sell mine for any amount of money. Today it has a value of around $1200.00 on it. You just mite have a very valueable gun on you'r hand's. If you would like more information on this, you can get in touch with Sid Lark, at ( All Expert's.com ). I hope that I have been able to help you in some way,and answer'ed you'r question .Have a great day , and good luck. Jay C. Smith DaytonaKid3@aol.com