Chances are it was made by HD Folsom or Crescent.
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want to know where the wedgeway arms company was and what one of their single shot shotguns would be worth
ESSEX Tradename used by Belknap Hardware Company of Louisville, Kentucky on shotguns made by Crescent Fire Arms Company. ESSEX Tradename used by J. Stevens Arms Company on rifles and shotguns.
Winchester Repeating Arms Company does not still make shotguns. The company was founded in 1866 by Oliver Winchester and was defunct on March 31, 2006.
Here's what little I can find in the Standard Catalog. Incorporated in 1902. Used the names Union Fire Arms, Union Arms Company, Illinois Arms Company and Bee Be Arms Company. In 1917 the company was either bought up or absorbed by Ithaca Gun Company. They manufactured slide action shotguns, hammerless doubles, a few single shot shotguns, and a couple semi-automatic pistols.
Cornell Firearms Company was a trade name used by Hopkins and Allen Arms Company on hammerless shotguns. They made these shotguns from 1902 to 1916.
J. Stevens Arms Company
This name was put on shotguns by Crescent Fire Arms Co, Davis-Warner Arms Corp., and also by at least one unidentified Belgian maker for Spear and Company.
HOWARD ARMS CO. was a tradename on shotguns used by the hardware store Fred Bifflar & Company of Chicago, Illinois. They were made by Crescent Fire Arms Company which was purchased by Stevens which was purchased by Savage Arms.
The Diamond Arms 16 gauge shotgun was manufactured by the Diamond Arms Company, which was based in the United States. The company produced a range of shotguns and rifles, primarily in the early to mid-20th century. Diamond Arms shotguns are often noted for their craftsmanship and durability. Specific details about the company's history and production can vary, as it is less well-known compared to larger manufacturers.
1926 to 1945.
Champion shotguns were sold by the Champion brand, which is part of the larger firearms manufacturer, the Savage Arms Company. Originally, Champion Arms was a separate entity but eventually became known for its affordable shotguns aimed at both hunters and sport shooters. In addition to shotguns, Champion has also been involved in producing ammunition and shooting accessories.