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Crescent Firearms Co. 16 ga Shotgun

powdersmoke
I recently found an old Crescent Firearms Co. 16 ga Single shot shotgun under a pile of jungue on my fathers work bench. (He's recently deceased.) I would like to know more about this shotgun and if there are any schematics/exploded views available for it.

"Armory Quality Steel" is stamped into the top of the barrel near the chamber. "LLH" is stamped under the foregrip.

"Victor Ejector
Crescent Firearms Co.
Norwich Connecticutt USA"

is stamped on the side of the receiver. The serial number is 693XXX

I believe these were a line of cheap shotguns made prior to 1960. Any information would be appreciated.

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  • Frank Hodges
    This is a old gun I do know a little about,I had at least 6 of these,12 & 16,they also went under the name of Knickerbocker,and the American Gun Co.They where made Hammer and Hammerless,you can still find many parts in Gun parts Corp (Numrich),they where always a hard kicker too me,good luck
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  • Bert H.
    Hello powdersmoke,

    Crescent Firearms Co. ceased business under that name in late 1930 when they were bought out by the Savage Arms Corp., and Savage formed a new company called "Crescent-Davis Arms Corp., Norwich CT".

    Based on the markings on your shotgun and the fact that it has a fluid steel barrel, I would estimate that it was made sometime between 1920 and 1930. You are correct in that they were an inexpensively made shotgun. I do not know of any source of schematics for it, but you really shouldn't need any... they used a very simplistic design. I am sure that if you break it down, you will be surprised at how basic it is. Good luck with it.


    Forgot to mention... it most likely has a short (2 9/16") chamber in it.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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