Where did the Newport model WN shotgun come from?

Where did the Newport model WN shotgun come from?

Guns with the name Newport Model WN were made by one of two makers, either Crescent Fire Arms Company of Norwich,CT (1892 to 1930) or Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle Works of Fitchberg,MA (1871 to 1993) for and was sold by the Hibbard Spencer Bartlett Company of Chicago,IL, a large wholesale hardware and sporting goods dealer.

Where is the serial number on a Newport shotgun?

I have a Newport single shot 16 ga. shotgun. The serial # is 97131 XG. The SN is stamped on the tang behind the trigger guard. Newport is stamped on the left side of the receiver with a small diamond with an “F” inside the diamond below the name Newport.

What’s the price of a used Newport shotgun?

Value will depend on the condition of the gun, the amount of original finish remaining on the metal and wood as well as the mechanical condition. Values can range from a high of maybe $150 for a prime example to less than $10 for a rusty rotten incomplete piece of junk fit only for a tomato stake.

Is there such a thing as a 410 gauge shotgun?

Despite being commonly called a 410 gauge shotgun, the word gauge is a misnomer in this case. The 410 number is actually a caliber and isn’t a gauge at all. When using the terms correctly, a 410 shotgun would actually be a 67 gauge shotgun.

Where was the Newport 12 gauge choke made?

The location of the serial number confirms that the gun was made by Crescent Fire Arms of Norwich,CT (1892 to 1931) and it was made in 1900. I am in possession of my grandfathers Newport WN 12 Gauge Choke. I would like to get information on the gun’s manufacturer and date.

Are there any cal.8 gauge shotguns for sale?

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