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What is the date of manufacture for your 12 ga double-barrel shotgun Hartford fire arms co trade brand name for crescent firearms with serial number 102774?
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Where can you find information about 2 Hartford Firearms 12 gauge shot guns side by side both in very good condition one has serial?
Firearms marked Hartford were manufactured by Crescent Firearms for the Simmons Hardware Company of St Louis c. 1890-1930.
Information on crescent firearms?
In 1888, george w. cilley bought out the defunct Bacon Arms Co of Norwich, Conn. He then formed an alliance with Frank Foster and borrowed money to form the Crescent Firearms Co. Cilley and Foster held several firearms patents and both were highly qualified in firearms design and manufacture. They started with single barrel shotguns. Double barrels shotguns production in 1891. Crescent firearms was best known as 'house' brand firearms. About one hundred names have been attributed to guns known or believed to have been made by crescent. Stevens Arms Co. acquired the business in 1931. Many shotguns that do not seem to have a known maker were probably made by Crescent......................
What is the history of watauga firearms?
Wautauga was made by Crescent Firearms. It was a trade name. Crescent waas in business from @1893 to 1932
Who manufactured electric city firearms?
Electric City firearms were manufactured by Crescent Firearms Co. of Norwich Conn. Crescent was purchased by Savage in the early 1930's.
What re some details about Hartford firearms old west guns Hartford Firearms Company?
Hartford Firearms Company: Trade name used by the H. & D. Folsom Arms on shotguns made for the Simmons Hardware Company of St. Louis, MO, around 1900. Look for proofmarks, specifically an oval around the letters ELG, on the barrels or action. You may have to remove the barrels to find it. This will indicate Belgian manufacture. If no proofs are found it was made by Folsom's subsidiary, Crescent Firearms, Norwich, CT. Your grandfather's gun should be priceless to you, but unfortunately, the rest of the world does not value it as highly. Maybe that's a good thing - less temptation to part with a piece of family history. If complete and functioning, a single shot would bring $50-$75 or a double barrel $125-$150.
What firearms manufacturer produced the New Keystone 12 gauge shotgun serial number 2931 and what is the date of manufacture?
Crescent Fire Arms, sometime between 1893 and 1932.
What is a crescent double barreledhammerless shotgun from crescent firearms from norwich conn worth?
252483
What is the approximate date of manufacture for a single barrel utility shotgun made by Crescent Firearms Co of Norwich Conn with the name Victor Ejector?
It would be somewhere between 1893 and 1930.
When were crescent firearms used?
Crescent Firearms Co dates back to 1888. George W, Cilley bought out the defunct Bacon Arms Co. of Norwich, Conn. Cilley teamed up with Frank foster and formed the Crescent Fire Arms Co. Cilley and Foster each held firearms patents and both were qualified firearms design and manuafacture. In 1932 the city of Norwich, Conn. took over the Crescent property for back taxes. The Crescent firearms were well respected.
Crescent firearms the same company as Hopkins and Allen?
No
Did crescent firearms make a spent model gun?
No
What is a Hartford Firearms double barrel 12 gauge shotgun with dual hammers worth?
Between $50 and $250 depending on manufacture date, style and condition. They were made between 1880 and 1930. "Higher end" models included a checkered walnut stock and laminated steel barrels. They were overall an economy grade shotgun, originally made by Crescent Firearms then sold to many other companies and stores who stamped they're particular name on the gun. Hope this helps
