SxS I.D. Please
Buddy of mine dropped off an old SxS 12ga. for me to clean up. My best guess is one of the Cresent Arms variations. Both sides of the reciever have N.R.Davis&Sons engraved on it. The only other markings on the gun are the number 13 on each major part.. Nothing on the barrels or water table, not a proof mark to be found, nothing on the barrels to indicate gauge, chamber, or anything else for that matter. Double triggers, extractors, and tang safety. It's not Damascus, and he says they have shot 2 3/4" duck loads through it. Any info would be much appreciated.
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Davis was a manufacturer that was bought by crescent arms, who was later bought by Savage/Stevens in the 20's.
Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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quote:...and thats only if my memory's better than yours!!
I don't think these 14hr workdays are helping me either![xx(] If I start mumbleing here , just tell me to go to bed![:D] Thanks for the info Hangfire. I think I'll have to do some before & after pics on this old scattergun, It looks like a "project"![:D]
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Just don't soak it in "Oven Cleaner"[8D][8D]
Now go to bed!
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Hello "TRAP55"[:)]
The information "Hangfire" has given you is correct.
N. R. Davis, Davis Warner, Crescent-Davis Arms Company are all the same thing.
Since you state that it is not "Damascus", I will not go into my warning about using a "Damascus" barreled shotgun unless you have access to testing equipment that most people don't have.
They are merely "field-guns" or "shooters". I have several of them in my safes. However, I am always looking for any of the "Crescent" variants in .410, so if you run across one please keep me in mind.
Best Regards To You And Yours[:)]
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The "N.R. Davis & Sons" logo places this shotgun before the Davis-Warner merger, and well before Crescent Arms bought out Davis-Warner.
The "N.R. Davis" and "N.R. Davis & Sons" marked guns were mostly field grade, but very well-made shotguns. Their motto was "As good as the best", and while they're not a Parker or Elsie, they're a very nicely made shotgun.
However, as with any old gun, it should be checked out by a gunsmith before shooting.0 -
Xracer, Would you know what time period these were made and maybe a ballpark value?
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Hello Trap55
My book sez N.R.Davis made guns from 1853 to 1919. They made some diffrent grades. The A, B,AND BS HAMMERLESS sez EXC 750.00 V.G. 600.00 GOOD 400.00 FAIR 200.00 POOR 100.00 BUT also lists the n. r. davis & sons and the book sez exc 300.00 V.G. 250.00 GOOD 200.00 FAIR 150.00 POOR 100.00 So thier is a diffrence between n. r. davis and n. r. davis & sons.Book also said they made plain servicable grades.Davis shotguns were extremely well made and lived up to the companies motto "AS GOOD AS THE BEST" I also have one of these i bought at a yard sale, in good shape, now you figger the gun is about 80 years old or better, I can't believe how tight the gun is. Locks up tighter than a drum. And was told by the owners son it had seen a ton of duck hunting in the 20s and 30's up in maryland. So enjoy Thankyou Beltfed0 -
Thanks guys, I'm just wondering if it was worth a restoration.
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quote:Originally posted by TRAP55
Buddy of mine dropped off an old SxS 12ga. for me to clean up. My best guess is one of the Cresent Arms variations. Both sides of the reciever have N.R.Davis&Sons engraved on it. The only other markings on the gun are the number 13 on each major part.. Nothing on the barrels or water table, not a proof mark to be found, nothing on the barrels to indicate gauge, chamber, or anything else for that matter. Double triggers, extractors, and tang safety. It's not Damascus, and he says they have shot 2 3/4" duck loads through it. Any info would be much appreciated.
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