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These are 16 ga 27 11/16 long 2 1/2 in chambers. Choked approx Mod and Imp/Mod No stampings other than serial number. Cut American or uncut foreign? Any clue to the maker? Thank you, Dale
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It has the proof stamp of Crescent Fire Arms Co. on the lug. Can you provide a picture of the forend iron looking forward from the rear.
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Have this photo saved John. Does that help or do I need to take another pic?
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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.
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Are they 2˝" or 2 9/16" chambers. Most older US 16 gauge guns had 2 9/16" chambers which are very close to the European 65mm (2.559"). 2 9/16" = 2.5625".
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Well done John That would be a c. 1912 hammerless The top rib extension of the hammer guns was solid. The Crescent maker's mark and '3' doesn't mean a No. 3 however John is also correct regarding the design changes. This is a c. 1902 catalog illustration with different top rib extension
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Here you go John. Thank you for the help.
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On second look yes 2 9/16. Thank you.
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Drew's observation of the top bolting notch in the extension was something I hadn't considered, but it is very conclusive. Your picture of the forend also verifies a Hammerless model as it has the cam pockets that push the cocking rods. Now, are you in search of a frame & stock, or a home for the barrel assy?
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[quote=John E]Drew's observation of the top bolting notch in the extension was something I hadn't considered, but it is very conclusive. Your picture of the forend also verifies a Hammerless model as it has the cam pockets that push the cocking rods. Now, are you in search of a frame & stock, or a home for the barrel assy?
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