Crescent Firearms

Depending on the condition, a single shot would bring between $25 and $90 and a double barrel from $100 to $250.

Some are, some aren't. If it has Damascus or Laminated steel barrels, do not shoot it. They were never intended for modern powder. Fluid steel or later production barrels may be safe, but if there is rust, dents, or other signs of high wear do not try it until after it has been inspected by a competent gunsmith.

I own an old ,early 1900 or older 12 guage hanover arms shotgun,given to me in hanover,pa.It has outside hammer triggers and a twisted steel barrel

Since there are no IJ collectors bidding these up unless in like-new original condition, it is worth from 1/2 to 2/3 the price of a new single shot or about $45-$60. Or even less if it is rusted or broken. But then, if you can add a few dollars worth of electrical parts to a rusty one, these are offered as floor lamps for $300 or more.

Trade name sold by Shapleigh Hardware of St Louis. Manufacturers included W H Davenport Arms (1880-1910), Crescent Fire Arms (1893-1930), and J. Stevens Arms Co (1920-1940's).

According to people who buy and sell, the older .410's are worth twice as much as the 12 gauges, so I'll say it could be $300 - $500. But they seem to stay on the shelf a long time when marked at that price.

The crown & scepter suggests British origin as does the name Patrick. If it is really percussion (muzzle loading) and not a breech loader with side hammers, it would date from after the invention of the percussion ignition system about 1832 to the general acceptance of the "modern" self-contained cartridges in the 1860's. The silver escutchion was for the original owner to have his name or initials engraved and is usually one sign of a "better" gun. Does it also have extensive engraving on the receiver and/or fine checkering on the wood? I have no information in my files for a maker named Patrick and my on-line source for data on UK manufacturers (internetgunclub.com) appears to be down.

$35 to $90, depending on condition.

I've just agree to buy one from a friend. It seems they show up from time to time. I've seen a few at the C&G guns shows that travel the south. Why do you want one? Almost any Ranger, Western Field, JC Higgins, or Riverside box-lock double will be identical to a Springfield. All are made by Savage/Stevens and many are even marked with the same Stevens model numbers.

MOST I HAVE FOUND ARE FROM $100-$200---LET ME KNOW IF IT IS FOR SALE

Crescent made millions of single shot shotguns marked with hundreds of different trade names from 1892 to 1931. There are no records available to determine the exact age of any particular gun. Value is minimal - $20 if it is busted or rusted, maybe $120 if it is almost unused.

Shooter value only. Oxford Arms was a trade name used by Belknap Hardware for guns distributed by H.D. Folsom and made by Crescent Arms. There is no collector's interest.

This weapon was manufactured by the maker of the MAC10. I have an over-under derringer by FMJ Ducktown, TN. It is a 22cal under and a 410/colt 45 over. Some infomantion is under LEINAD which is Daniel spelled backward. Also COBRAY. JD

I wish I had an answer I an looking for the same thing I have one that I am working on right now I came from my grandmothers barn owned by my great grandfather I have got bits and pieces of info they were made in late 1800 and early 1900 built in Boston mass I woluld love to find out more do you have a pic

Try googling it. I believe you will be surprised.

Try Numrich or Bob's Gun Parts. They are both on the web.

Less than $100, probably a lot less. If This gun is so old - how come its not worth much? *1. Millions of them were made. *2. It not all that old, just a little older than me. *3. They are utility guns, not fine handcrafted collectables. *4. You can buy a new single shot at Walmart for $79.95 - with a warrantee.

the model 36 is the last in the line of auto-loading .22 rifles. in good condition the value is only around 75.00. grab a book or check a website and find out what the condition actually is. like most older things that are collected there is a standard chart for determining condition as accepted by most buyers. your "pretty good" condition may be an excellent condition and then the value will increase to as much as 175.00 depending on your area.

The first thing is :Does it "open" with a lever so a shell can be placed in the barrell? If so, It could be from 1915 back to the 1880's. If it does not "open" then it is a muzzeloader and must be loaded from the front of the barrell. These usually start in the 1880's and go back to the 1700's. There are "Reproductions" of old guns that may look old but are not. Any good gunsmith can tell you...............Mossygeramp

I have a Crescent Firearms 12 Gauge Victor Ejector. I do not know if it is a Model 15. How can I determine that feature? The Serial Number is 774337. gunstocks inc in IOWA Gunstocks Inc. E-mail Address(es): info@gunstocksinc.com

Seems to be a misprint in the Blue Book. Model 335 is listed twice, once as 67500 produced 1912-1932 and again as 2000 made 1926-35. If you find the Savage Arms website, I believe you can get an address for the Stevens historian who should be able to give you an exact year of production for a $15 fee.

Sears never actually made firearms. During the 1920s and maybe '30s Sears owned a gunmaking firm outright, which mostly made pocket pistols, but other than that guns sold by Sears were made by other manufacturers and sold under the Sears or J. C. Higgins name. The Long Tom was a cheap single-barrel shotgun sold from the 1890s to the 1920s. It was probably made by the Batavia company in Batavia, New York. They made a lot of shotguns for both Sears & Montgomery Ward. Unless the metal's in absolutely pristine condition, it's probably not worth finding a stock & forearm for it. It'll cost you about as much to have the thing restocked by a gunsmith as it would cost you to buy a new, much more reliable single-shot shotgun. If you're determined & you're a skilled woodworker, Dixie Gun Works (www.dixiegunworks.com) has stock and forearm blanks for sale. If you have all the hardware--& you're a skilled woodworker--you can probably make some of their stuff fit. TexasCharley -- Meridan Firearms -- Meridan Firearms is the manufacturer that was owned by Sears for a brief period. They did make pocket pistols, but also single-shot and double-barrel shotguns and boy's rifles which were sold not only by Sears but by other catalog stores as well (Wards for one). They also imported Belgian shotguns. Sears sold the Meriden plant to Westinghouse in 1915, and it is believed gunmaking stopped at that time.

22 long rifle bolt action manufactured from 1937 to 1942. Some were manufactured as US military training rifles and if marked US Property they will sell for a large premium. The Blue Book gives values of $70 in 60% and $140 in 100%.