0
What is the value of a cresent norwich firearms model 177 single barrel 12 gauge?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
$50-$100, depending on condition. These guns are valued as basic shooters, not as collectibles. Many of these are approaching 100 years old, please have checked by a smith before shooting anything in them. Some used an older, SHORTER shell, and are unsafe with current day ammo.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the value of a crescent norwich firearms model 177 single barrel 12 gauge?
50-100 USD
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.
What year is a New victor single barrel 16 ga shotgun serial number 187222 made by the crescent firearms co norwich ct?
No published sn data. In the 70-100 yr old range.
Is there a crescent firearms company now?
In 1888, George W. Cilley bought out the defunct Bacon Arms Co. of Norwich, CT. He then formed an alliance with Frank Foster, and borrowed enough money to form the Crescent Fire Arms Company. Production began with single shot tip-up shotguns, which had an external side hammer. Double barrel shotgun production was started in 1891. In 1893, they began making bicycle chains, and that same year, H&D Folsom took over the company's financial control. In 1929, N.R. Davis Firearms Co., then owned by Warner Arms Corp., merged with Cresent to become Crescent-Davis Arms Corp. Because of financial crisis, business continued to decline, and they were forced to sell out. Savage Arms Co. acquired Cresent-Davis in 1931, assembled guns from the remaining parts, and these guns were sold under the Crescent name only. In 1932, the city of Norwich, CT, took over the Crescent property for non-payment of back taxes. After the Norwich facility was closed, manufacture was moved to Chicopee Falls. Crescent Firearms has not existed since 1931.
How do you find information on WH Davenport shotguns?
There's not a lot of information available and most authors disagree on that. Carey's American Firearms Makers says the company was in Norwich Ct from 1855 to 1894 and made single shot percussion and metallic cartridge rifles. Vorisek's Shotgun Markings lists 4 different names, W.H. Davenport Firearms Company, W.H. Davenport Arms Company, Davenport Arms Company, and W.H. Davenport & Co., and gives dates from 1878 to 1910. The Standard Catalog says they made single barrel shotguns from 1880 to 1915 and single shot rifles from 1891 to 1910. Traister's Antique Guns says they made single shot and double barrel shotguns in Providence, RI. The Official Price Guide to Antique and Modern Firearms says single and double shotguns in Providence, 1880-1883, and Norwich, 1890-1900.
Can tell year of manufacture of Bay State shot gun by the serial number?
We could IF there were records- which there are not. The company was operating in 1880 in Worcester, Massachusetts making "Bay State Gun" branded firearms. In 1909 the company was purchased by Hopkins & Allen Arms Company of Norwich, Connecticut which continued to use the "Bay State" brand name on single-barrel shotguns. The trade name "Bay State" was also used by H & R Firearms on single barrel guns. Harrington & Richardson was active from 1872 to 1985.
What is the Value of single barrel 12 gauge shotgun by meridan firearms co?
At the most, 100 USD.
Is there any way to find the age of a 12 gauge single shot shotgun if the writing is partially worn off but you can read 'vt special the escent firearms co norwich conn'?
Crescent firearms were made from 1892 to 1932.
How do you find the age of a single barrel Crescent Firearms shotgun?
Circa 1890-1930. Would have to have more information to get closer. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Victor special by crescent firearms co 12 gage single barrel how much is it worth 855 170?
50-150 USD
Value of crescent firearms 16 ga single barrel single shot?
Typically, $50-$75. $20 if rusted or busted, maybe as much as $120 if in nearly new condition.
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......................
