I copied this rom another site-
one of tens of thousands of shotguns made by Crescent. Commonly referred to as "hardware store guns". I have an old Essex side by side, manufactured around 1900 (it has steel barrels, not Damascus or twist steel), 28" barrels and exposed hammers. I removed the firing pins, and it makes a beautiful wall hanger. I don't think anybody knows exactly how many trademarks Crescent stamped on their sideplates, but there were a ton of them. Mine's worth 100-125 bucks. Yours should be around 100 bucks as well. Before shooting it, make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that the barrels are steel. Modern day loads in Damascus or twist steel are hand grenades waiting to happen.
I can say that Browning started having shotguns made in 16 gauge in the year 1909.Winchester started having the model 12 shotguns made in 16 gauge in the year 1914.so I would surmise that the time frame of 1909-1915 would be the correct time frame for the introduction of the 16 gauge shotguns.
Ithaca made 10 gauge shotguns.
Crescent
Yes, they were made.
Rifles are referred to by caliber. Shotguns are referred to by gauge.
Browning, Remington
100,000
One might recognize the two names Browning and Remington. They still make 16 gauge shotguns, as do a few other manufacturers.
75-100 yrs ago
1880s to 1940s
The answer to your question is Yes! 16gauge shotguns and shotshells are still made.
1920