i would like to know this myself i hacve one
Is the crate and barrel a public company?
Trade name used by Supplee, Biddel hardware company of Philadelphia, PA. Minimal value.
Your shotgun was made by Crescent Fire Arms Company and store branded by Van Camp. 50-150 USD at the most.
"Store brand" guns usually don't have much value. Maybe 100 USD.
A 410 gauge, single barrel shotgun with Volunteer stamped on it and Serial number A981277 was made by the Volunteer Arms Company. They made guns for Belknap Hardware store in Louisville, Kentucky.
turn of the century to about the mid-30's
Crescent Fire Arms Company was the manufacturer of the Nitro Hunter shotgun. It was as an exclusive in-house brand of Belknap Hardware in Louisville.
Shapleigh Hardware Company. Would depend on model and condition, but these are fairly low dolalr guns. In working order, about $125
Central Arms Company was a trade name used by the W.H. Davenport Firearms Company on shotguns made for the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis. MO.
At present, Crate and Barrel is privately held.
== == 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.