Oh, dude, you're asking about a Crescent Norwich Firearms Model 177 single barrel 12 gauge? That's like asking me to calculate the square root of a unicorn's horn. I mean, technically, the value would depend on factors like its condition, rarity, and demand in the market. But hey, if you're looking to sell it, maybe start by checking out some gun appraisal websites or consulting with a firearms expert.
It would be somewhere between 1893 and 1930.
No published sn data. In the 70-100 yr old range.
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......................
50-150 USD
Circa 1890-1930. Would have to have more information to get closer. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Crescent firearms were made from 1892 to 1932.
Typically, $50-$75. $20 if rusted or busted, maybe as much as $120 if in nearly new condition.
Belknap Hardware- along with many others, sold shotguns made under their name by Crescent Firearms.
The Newport 12 gauge single barrel model C was manufactured by the Crescent Fire Arms Company. Founded in the late 19th century, Crescent produced a variety of shotguns and rifles, primarily known for their affordable, reliable firearms. The Newport model was one of the many single-barrel shotguns they offered during their operation.
The New Victor 12 gauge single shot shotgun was manufactured by Crescent Firearms Company in Norwich, Connecticut, primarily during the early 20th century, with production starting around 1904 and continuing until the company ceased operations in 1932. These shotguns were popular for their affordability and simplicity, catering to a wide range of hunters and sport shooters during that period.
Around 1892 Crescent firearms manufactured shotguns under a variety of names. In 1930 H & D Folsom Arms sold their Crescent Fire Arms company to Savage Arms and Savage combined Crescent with Davis Warner Arms Corp., as Crescent-Davis Arms Corporation. Your shotguns value, in good condition, is about $150.
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. Production began with single shot tip-up shotguns, which 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. In 1929, N.R. Davis Firearms Co., then owned by Warner Arms Corp., merged with Cresent to become Crescent-Davis Arms Corp. Because of financial crisis, business continued to decline, and they were forced to sell out. Savage Arms Co. acquired Cresent-Davis in 1931, assembled guns from the remaining parts, and these guns were sold under the Crescent name only. In 1932, the city of Norwich, CT, took over the Crescent property for non-payment of back taxes. After the Norwich facility was closed, manufacture was moved to Chicopee Falls. Crescent Firearms has not existed since 1931.