$100-$250
From the 2002 Standard Catalog of Firearms: In 1905 Crescent's first hammerless sidelock was introduced as the American Gun Co. "Knickerbocker" Model No. 6. This very popular model became the Crescent "Peerless" No. 6 in 1922. In 1928 it became the Crescent "Empire" No. 60. and in 1931 the Crescent-Davis "New Empire" No. 88, "New Empire" No. 9, and "Empire" No. 9. For further information about Crescent Firearms of Norwich, Connecticut try Amazon.com or eBay for books on old firearms companies.
Some parts interchange, but most do not.
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200.00
0-75 bucks
1900-130 or so.
Empire was a trade name used by the Crescent Arms Co. on utility grade shotguns. The Empire No. 60 (as opposed to the Certified Empire No. 60) was a hammerless sidelock and could bring up to $500, depending upon condition, guage and configuration.
The Crescent Arms "Empire Hammerless" double barrel (20 guage) is not a collectable gun, but is a "shooter". Thus, in shootable condition, it is worth about $200. That's what I paid for mine, strictly for bird hunting.
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Crescent made inexpensive "working" firearms 70-100 yrs ago
Seldom bring more than 100 USD unless mint.
50-150 USD