$14000 i think says jacko Scott
$14000 i think says jacko Scott
50-100 or so
what year is a w h davinport firearms company norwich connectict usa
Made between 1902 and 1910. Value would be under $100.
Value seldom exceeds 100 USD. Turn of the century to the 30's or so.
The W.H. Davenport Firearms Company of Norwich CT were makers of single shot shotguns from 1881 to 1900. Acme was one of Davenport's brand names. These were not expensive guns when new, and depending on condition would be worth $60-$90 now.
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.
Electric City firearms were manufactured by Crescent Firearms Co. of Norwich Conn. Crescent was purchased by Savage in the early 1930's.
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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 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.
$100-$250.
Norwich