The area I would like to see is where the forend iron pivots on the frame. If it shows wear patterns against the cocking rods it it off a Hammerless model. If no marks, a Hammer model.

I have a copy of: Niles' Guide to "Affordable" Double Barrel Shotguns in America 1875-1945, by Nicholas Niles, Jr.

It shows 15~ variants of the Crescent Hammer guns. Hammerless models had multiple changes also. I will take a look as time allows.

John


Last edited by John E; 06/09/19 07:46 AM.