I have the same model as you. I inherited from my great grandpa, and to the point of my understanding it was distrubuted around the 1930's.
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50-100
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.
MOST I HAVE FOUND ARE FROM $100-$200---LET ME KNOW IF IT IS FOR SALE
The value of a 1913 Steven 12 gauge single shot nitro special depends on its condition. This gun in excellent condition is valued between 75.00 and 100.00 as of 2014.
The value of a sears nitro excel 16 gauge single-shot shotgun can vary widely depending on its condition, rarity and any unique features it may have. Firearms values change overtime and may not have significant collectors value.
Is there any more to the name? Vorisek lists only single shot guns marked only "Nitro".
Single barrel, tops out at $75. Double-barrel, tops out at $175. sales@countrygunsmith.net
The "Nitro" refers to smokeless powder, so certainly not much before 1900, probably a few years later. The "and Tool" part of the name was not used after 1916.
Ithaca Gun Co. manufactured your Lefever Nitro Special in 1940.
The 12 gauge New Nitro shotgun was manufactured by the British company William Powell & Son. Established in 1809, they are known for producing high-quality shotguns and firearms, including the New Nitro model, which gained popularity for its craftsmanship and performance.
The LeFever New Nitro 12 gauge shotgun was manufactured from 1936 to 1948. If it is in good condition, it can be worth about $400 to $500.