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Depending on the source, Crescent Fire Arms Co. of Norwich, Connecticut was founded in 1888 or 1892. They produced firearms until 1932 when they were purchased by J. Stevens. Crescent merged with N R Davis and H&D Folsum and became Crescent-Davis. Sources vary on the date of the merger, one saying about 1900 and the other 1930. One would deduce that your shotgun was made between 1900 and 1930. You can do an internet search for the Guns of Norwich Historical Society and get their contact information. I found it at norwichct.org/content/155/159/default.aspx You can also contact the Reference Desk at the Otis Library at 860.889.2365. Both should be able to help you.
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Can you give me the history and price of a 410 single shot shotgun made by the Crescent Firearms Co in Norwich Conn It is called a Empiro Ejector.?
Around 1892 Crescent firearms manufactured shotguns under a variety of names. In 1930 H & D Folsom Arms sold their Crescent Fire Arms company to Savage Arms and Savage combined Crescent with Davis Warner Arms Corp., as Crescent-Davis Arms Corporation. Your shotguns value, in good condition, is about $150.
What company made 12 gauge single shot shotgun model 284735 for the Volunteer Arms Company?
This was a trade name sold by Belknap Hardware. Manufacturers included Crescent Fire Arms, Crescent-Davis Arms, Davis-Warner Arms, Iver Johnson, and J. Stevens A&T Co.
Is there a crescent firearms company now?
In 1888, George W. Cilley bought out the defunct Bacon Arms Co. of Norwich, CT. He then formed an alliance with Frank Foster, and borrowed enough money to form the Crescent Fire Arms Company. Production began with single shot tip-up shotguns, which had an external side hammer. Double barrel shotgun production was started in 1891. In 1893, they began making bicycle chains, and that same year, H&D Folsom took over the company's financial control. In 1929, N.R. Davis Firearms Co., then owned by Warner Arms Corp., merged with Cresent to become Crescent-Davis Arms Corp. Because of financial crisis, business continued to decline, and they were forced to sell out. Savage Arms Co. acquired Cresent-Davis in 1931, assembled guns from the remaining parts, and these guns were sold under the Crescent name only. In 1932, the city of Norwich, CT, took over the Crescent property for non-payment of back taxes. After the Norwich facility was closed, manufacture was moved to Chicopee Falls. Crescent Firearms has not existed since 1931.
What is the value of a 12 gauge NR Davis and Son single shot shotgun made by Davis Warner Arms Co Chicopee Falls Mass?
There isn't going to be any, unless you find an old catalog. The NR Davis Gun Co bought the Warner Gun Co in 1917 and began producing guns marked Davis Warner Arms Co. Shortly after, the Crescent Firearms Co bought the company and produced guns under that name from parts already manufactured, until Crescent was bought by Stevens Arms.
Has anybody heard of a Victor special A 20 gauge single shot shot gun made by the crescent fire arms company?
Yes. Trade name used by Crescent for a shotgun they made.
When was Farwell Arms Co in business so I could idenify the age of a single shot 20 ga shot gun with two digit serial number.?
Farwell Arms Co: Hammer and Hammerless sidelock guns made by Crescent Fire Arms Co for Farwell, Ozmun & kirk of St Paul, MN. Crestcent Fire Arms co: In 1888 George Cilley bought out the defunct Bacon Arms Co of Conn. He then formed the Crescent Fire Arms Co. Crescent made fire arms for many dealers. In 1932 the city of Norwich, Conn took over the Crescent proerty for back taxes...........
How much is a Double barrel Knickerbocker 12 gauge shotgun with internal hammers matching serial numbers and all original parts worth?
Around $100-$200, depending on the exact model, and whether it has damascus steel marrels. AMERICAN GUN CO. firearms were manufactured by Crescent Firearms Co. and distributed by H. & D. Folsom Co. Crescent produced moderate cost guns under nearly 100 different brand names. A brief history of Crescent- CRESCENT FIRE ARMS CO. & CRESCENT-DAVIS ARMS CO. Previous manufacturers and trademarks manufactured circa 1888-1931 in Norwich, CT. In 1888, George W. Cilley bought out the defunct Bacon Arms Co. of Norwich, CT. He then formed an alliance with Frank Foster, and borrowed enough money to form the Crescent Fire Arms Company. Cilley and Foster each held several firearms patents, and both were highly qualified in firearms design and manufacture. Production began with single shot tip-up shotguns that had an external side hammer. Double barrel shotgun production was started in 1891. In 1893, they began making bicycle chains, and that same year, H&D Folsom took over the company's financial control. Early in the 1890s, Crescent built a rifle that resembled the Remington No. 4. A very rare Crescent was the .410 bore shotgun pistol, which was introduced in the 1920s. In 1929, N.R. Davis Firearms Co., then owned by Warner Arms Corp., merged with Cresent to become Crescent-Davis Arms Co. Because of financial crisis, business continued to decline, and they were forced to sell out. Savage Arms Co. acquired Davis-Cresent in 1931, assembled guns from the remaining parts, and these guns were sold under the Crescent name only.
Where is a palmetto shotgun made?
Palmetto shot guns were made by Crescent Fire Arms Co. Crescent made firearms for many different companies and gun outlets. Crescent made a decent gun...............
Price of new victor shot gun crescent fire arms co?
10-100 USD or so
Who made Red Chieftain Shot Guns?
Red Chieftain shotguns were made by Crescent Arms Arms Co and J Stevens Arms Co for the Supplee-Biddle Hardware Co.
When did Crescent Arms located Norwick Conn make 410 gage with hammer shot guns?
1900-1930 or so.
Did crescent arms make a shot gun called Club?
I did a lot of serch on this crescent arms club shotgun which I have never heard of before. I checked many sites in the web containing shotguns from crescent firerms since the late 1800's and nowhere I found one called club.
