Old Crescent Davis Shotgun

[Sassi]

Recently I had to get our local electrical coop to come out and replace the electric line that runs from our transformer to our house. Squirrels had eaten up all but two strands of the aluminum wire that the main electric line wraps around. In addition the actual electrical wire was chewed up in several places. I decided to undertake a plan to get rid of squirrels in our yard. I began by getting some small animal traps. I decided to expand this and use an old shotgun I own. Forty four years ago I inherited my fathers Crescent Davis Arms Corporation, double barreled sixteen gauge shotgun, serial number X86104. Getting the old gun out got me interested in learning more about it. I began to try and trace the history of this gun. I know that it was made sometime around 1930. It has forged steel barrels. I have on order sixteen gauge shotgun shells made by RST (WWW.RSTSHELLS.COM) that produce only 4800 PSI of pressure. Modern shotgun shells in sixteen gauge produce between 11,000 and 12,000 PSI of internal pressure. What I am interested in is finding out if anyone out there may also own an old Crescent Davis shotgun, and has other information, or sources of information on this particular shotgun. I have researched and read all I can find on the internet. There is lots of general information available, but it is difficult to find specific information. I am hoping to find some shotgun people who might know more.

 

[Dave McCracken]

Never owned a Crescent, but I run across them at intervals. As you know, they are lower end guns made for utility use.

The RSTs are a good move, but I'd be hesitant to fire even one round of ANY kind from ANY Crescent before a good smith has gone over it.

Parts on these tend to be soft, thus sears wear faster than they should be,etc.

If a smith you'd trust your life to(Because you are) pronounces this safe, using some low pressure rounds sounds like a great way to keep some memories alive.

HTH....