Mell Who made Crescent shotguns?
Crescent Fire Arms Company of Norwich, CT (1892 to 1930+) was the largest maker ever of inexpensive “Trade Brand Name” shotguns ever, making over 2.500,000 shotguns using over 1,200 known names. The company was owned by the H & D Folsom Company, a very large wholesale sporting goods dealer.
What is Armory Steel?
“Genuine Armory Steel” was a trade slogan stamped on shotgun barrels by Crescent Fire Arms Company in the period 1893-1932. If you have a single barrel gun, it was made in 1904; a hammerless double barrel gun would have been made in 1909; and a hammer double barrel gun would have been made in 1906.
When was the Crescent Victor single shot made?
Acquired by H.D. Folsom Arms Company.Circa 1893. Eventually absorbed by j, Stevens Arms & Tool company, Massachusetts. Circa 1932. Manufacturers of large quantities of low and medium priced shotguns under their own house and various trade names. I’ll see what else I can did up for you tomorrow, its getting late over here tonite.
When was the Victor ejector shotgun first made?
Your shotgun was made by the Crescent Firearms Company in the 1920’s. This was prior to their acquisition by Stevens. The value on the gun is around $75. Interestingly enough, the most famous “Victor Ejector” was that same shotgun action in .410, but factory-made as a pistol with 12″ barrel and pistol grip.
Where was the Crescent 12 gauge shotgun made?
The Norwich, CT manufactured Crescent guns were marked American Gun Company of New York (NOT American Arms Co., Boston), then Crescent after about 1922. Fred Biffar was an agent for Folson in 1896. In 1897, American Gun Co. listed 5 models: 1. #2641 – Top lever hammergun with Armory Steel barrels (Belgain made) in 12g only for $14. 2.
What kind of gun was the Crescent Victor ejector?
Interestingly enough, the most famous “Victor Ejector” was that same shotgun action in .410, but factory-made as a pistol with 12″ barrel and pistol grip. That style of “Auto and Burglar” gun was popular in the era, and is now regulated under the National Firearms Act.