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In 1888, george w. cilley bought out the defunct Bacon Arms Co of Norwich, Conn. He then formed an alliance with Frank Foster and borrowed money to form the Crescent Firearms Co. Cilley and Foster held several firearms patents and both were highly qualified in firearms design and manufacture. They started with single barrel shotguns. Double barrels shotguns production in 1891. Crescent firearms was best known as 'house' brand firearms. About one hundred names have been attributed to guns known or believed to have been made by crescent. Stevens Arms Co. acquired the business in 1931. Many shotguns that do not seem to have a known maker were probably made by Crescent......................
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Is there any where to get information on a crescent Firearm No 60 emire hamerless 12 gauge shotgun?
From the 2002 Standard Catalog of Firearms: In 1905 Crescent's first hammerless sidelock was introduced as the American Gun Co. "Knickerbocker" Model No. 6. This very popular model became the Crescent "Peerless" No. 6 in 1922. In 1928 it became the Crescent "Empire" No. 60. and in 1931 the Crescent-Davis "New Empire" No. 88, "New Empire" No. 9, and "Empire" No. 9. For further information about Crescent Firearms of Norwich, Connecticut try Amazon.com or eBay for books on old firearms companies.
What is the history of watauga firearms?
Wautauga was made by Crescent Firearms. It was a trade name. Crescent waas in business from @1893 to 1932
Who manufactured electric city firearms?
Electric City firearms were manufactured by Crescent Firearms Co. of Norwich Conn. Crescent was purchased by Savage in the early 1930's.
Where do you find information on a Crescent Empire Ejector 410 break over sn711 435?
Crescent made inexpensive "working" firearms 70-100 yrs ago
Information on a crescent firearms single shot 12 gauge shot gun?
Inexpensive; late 1800's made.
What is a crescent double barreledhammerless shotgun from crescent firearms from norwich conn worth?
252483
When were crescent firearms used?
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.
Where can you find information about a 22 rimfire Crescent Firearms Victor?
Marketed to hardware/catalog stores prior to 1930. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Crescent firearms the same company as Hopkins and Allen?
No
Did crescent firearms make a spent model gun?
No
How do you find information about a 410 single shot built for Crescent in Eibar Spain about 40-45 years ago sn 53145?
There was no Crescent Firearms Co after 1935 when the company was purchased by Savage/Stevens.
How do you find the age of a single barrel Crescent Firearms shotgun?
Circa 1890-1930. Would have to have more information to get closer. sales@countrygunsmith.net
