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 Company produced Plymouth shotguns primarily between the early 1900s and the 1930s. These shotguns were part of a variety of models manufactured by Crescent, which was known for its affordable firearms during that era. The company ceased operations in the late 1930s, marking the end of production for Plymouth shotguns.
They were made by Crescent firearms of Connecticut. They made firearms under many trade names from 1890 until about 1932.
Crescent manufactured shotguns from 1888 to 1940. They sold a million utility shotguns that were "branded" by hardware stores and the like. Typical value is $85 to $150.
It still is being used
The language fertile crescent used was Aramaic&Scmitic.
Wautauga was made by Crescent Firearms. It was a trade name. Crescent waas in business from @1893 to 1932
Electric City firearms were manufactured by Crescent Firearms Co. of Norwich Conn. Crescent was purchased by Savage in the early 1930's.
Probably. No one has a complete list of the trade names they used.
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Crescent Firearms Company was established in 1892 in Norwich, Connecticut, primarily as a manufacturer of inexpensive, mass-produced shotguns and firearms. The company became well-known for its "Crescent" line of shotguns, which were popular among hunters and recreational shooters due to their affordability. In 1931, Crescent Firearms was acquired by the H&D Folsom Company, which continued to produce firearms until 1948, when production ceased. Today, Crescent firearms are often considered collectible items, reflecting a significant chapter in American firearm manufacturing history.
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Crescent Firearms, sometime between 1888 & 1929. Crescent Firearms Co. was started in 1888 by George W. Cilley. These were made for and sold by a variety of hardware companies, mail order stores, retailers and distributors. Nearly 100 names are known or thought to have been used on shotguns produced by Crescent. In 1929 N. R. Davis Firearms Co. merged with Crescent to become Davis-Crescent Arms Co.
What is the Model, Serial Number and date of the Crescent Firearms shotgun which you want a value on?
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At Gunstocks Inc.
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