of NY.” In 1922 the Crescent brand replaced Profusion of private brands as well as in Folsom’s house brand Huge quantities of these “Hardware Guns” were produced in a These were the best American hammer guns in the market for Shot caliber with Damascus twist laminated or Armory steelīarrels depending on the shooter’s wants. Guns were offered in 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauges and later, 44XL To their extensive range of imported guns. They could add an American-made sidelock hammer, side-byside Importers and distributors of firearms and sporting goods, so It was bought by H&D Folsom of New York City, large The company made good quality inexpensive single and double-īarrel shotguns at its Norwich works, beginning aboutġ892. A complete list of Stevens brand models including the three in-house brands: Riverside, Springfield, and Super Value, are listed. They feature double triggers and extractorsĮxcept where noted. They have various length barrels and choke combinations. 410 bore will normally bring a premium as do guns with single triggers and ejectors. They are chambered for 10, 12, 16, or 20 gauge as well as the. Of utility-grade, side-by-side double-barrel shotguns betweenġ8. Stevens and its successors produced a number Them should take advantage of the literature available on the They are widely collected, and one interested in Produced a great many firearms-most that were of an affordable Independent division in this organization since. It operated as such until 1920, when it was taken In 1864 this firm began doing business as J. Values range from $100 to $1,600 depending The Springfield brand name on many good quality single andĭouble-barrel shotguns. on shotguns made for the Shapleigh Hardware Co. A little info on all mentioned possibilities.Ĭentral Arms Company: Trade name used by the W.