Crescent Firearms

Several different companies have used a variation of 'American Arms' over the last 100 years. Exactly how is your shotgun marked (all markings?) sales@countrygunsmith.net

Another one of the brand names used by HD Folsom. Look on the underside of the barrels for the Belgian ELG proof. If its not there, it was probably made by Crescent Firearms. In any event, the gun will date from 1890-1910 or thereabouts. Please do not attempt to shoot it. sales@countrygunsmith.net

Crescent single shots will sell for around $100 in excellent condition. sales@countrygunsmith.net

Prior to 1930, certainly. Wolverine Arms Co was a tradename used by Fletcher Hardware in Wilmington NC.

c.1910.

numrich gunparts.com has everything but the stock

Try gunstocksinc.com

Your gun was made between 1880 and 1914, probably by Henri Pieper. If the name is actually Rickard (with a K instead of an H), it was probably retailed by J A Rickard Co of Schenectady, NY. Chrome and laminated barrels don't belong on the same gun. Except for a few custom-made shotguns, laminated barrels were not produced after the 1920s and chrome was not used until the 1940s. The plating was added after manufacture. I must have been short of sleep when I posted that. The finish is probably a nickel plating which would be appropriate for a firearm of this age.

There is a wealth of information by Nick Niles in the Gun Digest book of Guns and Prices 2005 Edition, ISBN #0-89689-324-3 and library of congress # 2005906853 Models, prices, and history. Also acomplete listofALL the names associated with Crescent F.A. Co

It's atleast from the 1930's. New crescent didn't make guns after then

I assume this is an old Ithaca? The question didn't identify it sufficiently. Not sure about the "A" in front of the number, but Ithaca serial # 202454 should indicate a Flues/New Ithaca Gun model made in 1910. 410's are much rarer than 12 GA, for instance, so it will be worth more. A lot of the value depends on condition, and of course - if a collector is interested in that specific model. That being said, I suspect it could be worth in the $600-$800 range, based on what I see guns selling for at gunbroker.com. A gun dealer would probably have the Bluebook of Gun Values, and could pin it down more accurately. Good luck.

Not readily. You'll find that parts will need to repaired or made by a gunsmith.

There is a wealth of information by Nick Niles in the Gun Digest book of Guns and Prices 2005 Edition, ISBN #0-89689-324-3 and library of congress # 2005906853 Models, prices, and history. Also acomplete listofALL the names associated with Crescent F.A. Co

There is a wealth of information by Nick Niles in the Gun Digest book of Guns and Prices 2005 Edition, ISBN #0-89689-324-3 and library of congress # 2005906853 Models, prices, and history. Also acomplete listofALL the names associated with Crescent F.A. Co

Sometime between 1920 and 1948 by J. Stevens Arms Co, Chicopee Falls, Mass.

I have one, double nitro breech, and a hexogan barrel half way down. Never seen one like this.

LAKESIDE was a known trademark of the Montgomery Ward Co and used on guns produced for them by HD Folsom/Crescent Firearms from 1895-1930. Value will be up to $250.

It would have been made circa 1890-1914. Its value would be determined by how good it looks over a fireplace, probably $150-$200. It should not be fired. I OWN AND SHOOT AN A. RICHARD DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN WITH LAMINATED STEEL BARRELS AND HAVE DONE SO FOR WELL OVER 50 YEARS. I USE BLACK POWDER ONLY (IMPORTANT) WITH A MAXIMUM LOAD OF 3 1/2 DRAMS OF FFFG AND 1 1/4 OZ SHOT LOADED IN PLASTIC WADS IN 3" SHELLS. THEY REALLY ARE FINE GUNS BUT FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY. IF YOU HAVE ONE IN GOOD CONDITION, I'LL BUY IT. earl@nitline.net

There is a long list of shotguns that are marked Royal, but I cannot find the United Arms part of your marking in my lists. All that I do find are attributed to Anciens Etablissments Pieper in Leige, Belgium, so I would bet on that being the source of yours, too. Since this version of the company name was first used in 1905 and the export of civilian firearms from Belgium ended when the Germans invaded in 1914, that would make your gun right around 100 years old.

Information about Crescent Fire Arms Company can be found through various sources, including historical firearm reference books, online databases, and collector websites. The company, which operated primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is often discussed in forums dedicated to vintage firearms. Additionally, local libraries or museums with a focus on American industrial history may have archives or resources related to the company. Websites like GunBroker and ArmsCollectors may also provide insights and discussions about Crescent's products and history.

I'm not sure of the value of your shotgun. I have a Montgomery Wards Hercules, double barrel shotgun, with external hammers. With all the research I have done it is a Stevens 217. I have been looking for a set of barrels for this gun. Can you describe your gun to me. Petter

Newport: Trade name used by the H. & D. Folsom Arms Company on shotguns made for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett and Company of Chicago. Could have been anytime from the 1890's to around 1950 and would be worth from $35-$75.

== == Acme Arms Company was a tradename used by the J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company on pistols and shotguns produced for the Cornwall Hardware Co. of New York. They had a double barrel 12 ga. with external hammers. The shotgun is worth anywhere from $75 to $350 depending on the condition.

Diamond Arms Company and Nitro King are both trade names used by the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri. Some of the guns were imported from various Belgian sources, but they were also made by W.H. Davenport Firearms Co (1890's - ), Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works (early 1900's - ), J. Stevens Arms (before 1942), and Savage Arms.

If there is an oval with ELG* stamped on the barrel or action, it is from Belgium. If it is a 410 that's unlikely, and that would also eliminate Davenport as the maker.

If it says Armory Steel that suggests that it MIGHT be an Iver Johnson Champion.

Most of the Belgian imports stopped coming over when WWI started.

Add Crescent Firearms (1893-1930) to the list of manufacturers. If marked model 94, it's a Stevens up to 1948. 944 will be the same gun from Savage after 1948.

I have a King Nitro, but it is a 22 pump with an octagon barrel, made by the Central arms company. I have never researched it but have always been curious about it. I would be interested in further information if available.

Thanks,

Wayne

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