turn of the century to about the mid-30's
Utica Firearms Company: Trade name used by the Simmons Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri on firearms they retailed c. 1900. Yours is a bit unusual if it has damascus barrels but no exterior hammers. Shooters want fluid steel barrels, decorators want side hammers, and few collectors want hardware-store guns, so I'd say unusual is not a good thing. Even in NRA Excellent condition (98%+ original finish) I doubt if you could get over $200.
Initially to the Simmons Bedding Company
Simmons Bedding Company was created in 1870.
argile culture company is the name of Russel simmons compagny
I believe they were patented in 1897.
The value of a Simmons Royal double-barrel 12 gauge shotgun varies by its condition. As of 2014 this firearm in excellent condition sell for around 150.00.
www.productsamerica.com - look at part #SH15
Crescent Firearms, J. Stevens Arms Co, Hopkins and Allen. The Utica name was a house-brand for Simmons Hardware, St Louis, 1875-1940.
Serial no. C8172
They did not make firearms. They contracted with makers of firearms to put their name on the firearms they bought.
The simple answer is yes! He co-founded the company, Simmons Jewelery, in 2004 with Kimora Lee Simmons and jewelery expert Scott Rauch. With a goal of bringing a youthful cool sensibility to the world of fine jewelry.
Utica Firearms Company guns were manufactured by Crescent Arms, Norwich, Ct, for the Simmons Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri c. 1900-1920. If functional, it should be worth about $150. If not useable, but looks good over the fireplace, it is worth about the same as a decorator.