Both 'King Nitro' and 'Central Arms Co' are trademarks of the Shapleigh Hardware Co, which was a major catalog retailer from the late 1800's well into the 20th century. The shotguns marketed under that name were made for Shapleigh by different companies, notably Davenport Firearms, Crescent, Hopkins & Allen, and Stevens. We'd have to see the shotgun to determine which manufacturer actually made the shotgun. www.countrygunsmith.net
I believe that King Nitro was a model name of Shapleigh Arms Co, St. Louis, MO.
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Crescent Fire Arms Company was the manufacturer of the Nitro Hunter shotgun. It was as an exclusive in-house brand of Belknap Hardware in Louisville.
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The lefever Nitro special was made by Ithaca Arms from 1921-1948.That being said i believe that yours was made in 1927.I do know that you can contact Ithaca arms and they will date your shotgun for you.
You can get parts for a Nitro Special shotgun made by Fall Arms Co. at specific gun dealers in your area. You can also check with pawn shops to find used parts to fit your firearm.
The 12 gauge King Nitro number 3411 is likely a vintage shotgun manufactured by King Nitro. It may have a 2 3/4" chamber and be of good quality, but specific details about its features and history would require further research or inspection by a gun expert.
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The 12 gauge shotgun under the tradename American Nitro was made by the Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works company. They produced firearms under various trade names, including American Nitro, in the early 1900s.