What is the value of a Volunteer Arms company 410 shotgun serial 57217?

Answer 1

I believe this firearm was probably made by the Crescent Arms Co., which was associated with H & D Folsom Co. until the demise of both in the early 1930's. Firearms made by Crescent Arms were generally not of the quality, although quite serviceable, of firearms made by the major arms manufactures. Crescent Arms not only made firearms under their own name but also "house brand" guns under various names, Volunteer Arms being but one of many. Any of these older low cost shotguns should probably be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before shooting as most of these inexpensive trade guns were not only used, but used hard.

As for value the fact that it is a .410 is, unless the firearm is in very poor shape, in your favor. Most of the firearm made by Folsom/Cresent Arms, unless of museum quality, are worth no more than $200 to $300, usually a lot less. A .410 though, because small bore double barrel shotguns are somewhat rare, could bring more. How much more is impossible to say without knowing the condition of the firearm.