Essex was a "store brand" gun made for Belknap Hardware by at least 3 companies, most commonly Crescent. In very good condition would be worth about $125. There is no special collector's values to these, just a nice older .22 rifle.
50-100 USD
Cherokee Arms Company: Trade name used by the H. & D. Folsom Arms Company on shotguns made for C.M. Mclung and Company of Knoxville, Tennessee. Folsom was a large retail/wholesale sporting goods dealer. The actual manufacturer would be either Crescent Firearms (a subsidiary company of Folsom) or one of several Belgian companies.
Wautauga was a trade name used by the Whitaker, Holtsinger Hardware Company of Morristown, Tennessee on firearms they retailed. Folsom, a sportings goods distributor and retailer in New York, was probably the wholesaler. They did not manufacture any firearms but Crescent Firearms of Norwich, CT was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Folsom. Folsom also distributed arms made by a variety of Belgian firms. If you can find "ELG*" in an oval mark, probably under the barrel, it is Belgian, otherwise, most likely Crescent. Crescent operated from 1893 to 1932. Well, Jon, everything I told greyeagle applies to your gun, too. But, being a 410 makes yours worth about twice as much - about $100-$150 depending on condition.
Worthington Arms Co. is a trade name used by the H&D Folsom Arms Co. on various types of firearms. Folsom was a large distributor of single and double barrel shotguns produced by Crescent Firearms Co., which Folsom owned. Folsom eventually sold out to Savage Arms Co. Worthington Arms Co. guns were made for George Worthington Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. The values can vary widely depending on condition and features. You would be best off having the gun appraised by a reputable gunsmith or advanced collector.
Depends a lot on which one and original condition, condition, and condition!
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.
I saw one recently at a gun show, they can range in price from 300 to 500 dollars.
Not a whole lot. 'Nitro Hunter' was a tradename used by the Belknap Hardware Co on shotguns they retailed through their mailorder catalog from c.1890-1930. These were distributed by H&D Folsom, and were probably actually made by Crescent Firearms which was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Folsom. They have no collector interest, and routinely sell under $100. www.countrygunsmith.net
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Value depends on Make, Model, and condition. It may range from $10-$1000, and will truly need a hands on appraisal.
50-100