Ithaca Firearms

SINCE YOUR GUN WAS MADE BY CRESCENT ,IT HAD TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM 1889 TO 1926 ,1926 IS WHEN SAVAGE TOOK OVER CRESCENT. Mississippi Valley Arms was a trade name distributed by Shapleigh Hardware Co of St LouisThey Were made by W.H. Davenport Arms Co (1891-1910), Crescent Fire Arms (1892-1930), and J. Stevens Arms (1930-1948).

the model 235 hammer guns were made from 1912 to 1932 in different chokes and styles, 90% or better run between 5 to 600 dollars, 95% or better slightly higher, i have several 235's, well made doubles for their time

500$

More information is needed to determine which firearm you have. You can check the link below to get an idea.

This gun is an Ithaca Flues Model made in 1920. REFERENCE: the Reference Center pages at www.ithacagunrepair.com - 02-16-07 SPR.

http://www.gunshop.com/dgsnos3.htm

They were made by Savage for Montgomery Ward, it's a single trigger model of the Savage 311.

1946

try john gunderson 518 668 2221

you can get one at: http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.asp?chrProductSKU=PDF0173

I dont know but I remember buying one when I was a kid 25+ years ago for $55.00 NIB

What's average? The Flues has some cracking problems that make collectors shy away. With mint bores and 80% finish you can figure 250

Around $100-$200, depending on the exact model, and whether it has damascus steel marrels. AMERICAN GUN CO. firearms were manufactured by Crescent Firearms Co. and distributed by H. & D. Folsom Co. Crescent produced moderate cost guns under nearly 100 different brand names. A brief history of Crescent-

CRESCENT FIRE ARMS CO. & CRESCENT-DAVIS ARMS CO. Previous manufacturers and trademarks manufactured circa 1888-1931 in Norwich, CT.

In 1888, George W. Cilley bought out the defunct Bacon Arms Co. of Norwich, CT. He then formed an alliance with Frank Foster, and borrowed enough money to form the Crescent Fire Arms Company. Cilley and Foster each held several firearms patents, and both were highly qualified in firearms design and manufacture. Production began with single shot tip-up shotguns that had an external side hammer. Double barrel shotgun production was started in 1891. In 1893, they began making bicycle chains, and that same year, H&D Folsom took over the company's financial control. Early in the 1890s, Crescent built a rifle that resembled the Remington No. 4. A very rare Crescent was the .410 bore shotgun pistol, which was introduced in the 1920s. In 1929, N.R. Davis Firearms Co., then owned by Warner Arms Corp., merged with Cresent to become Crescent-Davis Arms Co. Because of financial crisis, business continued to decline, and they were forced to sell out. Savage Arms Co. acquired Davis-Cresent in 1931, assembled guns from the remaining parts, and these guns were sold under the Crescent name only.

Go to www.diamondgunsmithing.com and you can read all about Ithaca and its buy outs

try gunstocks inc

1963-1978

$100-$250, depending on condition and how well it looks over the fireplace. It would have little or no value as a useable shotgun.

Without knowing the condition and grade it is hard to give someone a value, it could be from a $100 to $400. That serial number is wrong did you mean 371300171 if yes that means the gun was made in 1972.

It depends on the version and condition. They range from about $800 to $1500. The most valuable seems to be the 20ga. S/S (Single/selective trigger) version. Chokes also make a difference most want the mod/improved for hunting but the skeet is great for grouse/quail and of course skeet shooting.

too much

Sears is known to have used that as a tradename, but they never manufactured anything. Ithaca used it as a tradename, but not on doubles. There are other markings on the gun which might be helpful. www.countrygunsmith.net

Marlin 80 without a letter suffix was made between 1934-1939. www.countrygunsmith.net

1950's I believe, definitely after the interchangeable barrel feature was incorporated. Value depends on exact variation, as there were several, and condition. sales@countrygunsmith.net

Ithaca Model 49, made c.1968-1970 or so. Value ranges from $50-$125. sales@countrygunsmith.net