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I have an old side-hammer shotgun that has passed down to me from a relative. It was bought new in 1910. It is one of the "generic" shotguns made by the Cresent Arms Co. for the hardware trade marked "U.S.Arms". The barrels are marked "genuine armory steel." They do not appear to be damascus, and the gun locks up tight and the barrels ring like a bell. There are no proof marks anywhere. I suspect it has been fired many times over the years with "low-brass" cartridges. There are no competetent gunsmiths in my area who will even look at it. (beneath their dignity and not enough money involved) I would like to give it to my son-in-law who is certain it is safe to shoot with light smokeless loads. Any have actual experience with one of these guns?