Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic turn-of-the-century double-barrel hammer shotgun package for a penny-start auction, this is an Antique American Gun Co. New York SxS Hammer Shotgun in 12 Gauge w/ 30" Damascus Steel Barrels, Double Triggers, Border Engraving & Checkered Walnut Furniture.
Please note this firearm is not designed for modern smokeless ammunition.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: American Gun Co. (New York / Manufactured by Crescent Fire Arms Co., Norwich, CT)
Model: Side-by-Side Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial: 86517 (Stamped on Water Table & Barrel Lug Assembly)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1900–1905 (Confirmed by Crescent/American Gun Co. Serial Records)
Caliber: 12 Gauge (12 GA — Black Powder / Low-Pressure Shells Only)
Finish: Factory Figure-Eight Patterned Damascus Steel Barrels w/ Case-Hardened Receiver & Lockplates
Barrel Length: 30" Damascus Steel Side-by-Side Double Barrels
Optics/Sights: Brass Front Sight Bead & Concave Matted Solid Rib
Stock/Grips: Hand-Checkered Walnut Pistol-Grip Buttstock & Matching Splinter Forend w/ Original Smooth Buttplate
Action: Top-Break Side-by-Side (SxS) Side-Lock Hammer Shotgun w/ Dual Triggers & Extractor
Markings: Lockplate left stamped "AMERICAN GUN CO. NEW YORK" inside decorative chain-link border; water table underside stamped serial "86517"; barrel rib stamped damascus steel pattern details; receiver and hammers feature original light zig-zag border engraving.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Marketed under the "American Gun Co. New York" house brand and manufactured by the prolific Crescent Fire Arms Company in Norwich, Connecticut around the turn of the 20th century, this double-barrel hammer shotgun represents classic Victorian-era American sporting craft. Built with traditional side-lock hammers, dual triggers, and a top-break lever, this model features striking 30-inch Damascus steel barrels formed by hand-twisting alternating strips of iron and steel into an intricate figure-eight pattern. Accented with subtle factory border engraving along the lockplates, receiver, and hammers, paired with hand-checkered walnut furniture, this antique side-by-side offers an authentic window into American wingshooting history and Victorian gunsmithing.
This specific example is an authentic turn-of-the-century American Gun Co. SxS hammer shotgun chambered in 12 gauge, bearing serial number 86517. Outfitted in complete original vintage field trim, it features 30-inch Damascus steel barrels, matted solid rib, brass bead sight, dual triggers, external hammers, side-lock action, and hand-checkered walnut furniture. The Damascus barrel twist patterns and case-hardened receiver display a well-matured, uniform brown and steel patina throughout, accompanied by clean roll-stamps, crisp lockplate engraving, and honest age wear consistent with a century-old antique. Mechanically, the top-break action operates smoothly, both external hammers cock and release crisp, lockup is functional, and the 30-inch Damascus barrel bores display honest antique age pitting and patination. This 86517 American Gun Co. SxS offers a highly displayable, authentic piece of antique American shotgun history for collectors and decorators.
Model: Side-by-Side Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun
Serial: 86517 (Stamped on Water Table & Barrel Lug Assembly)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1900–1905 (Confirmed by Crescent/American Gun Co. Serial Records)
Caliber: 12 Gauge (12 GA — Black Powder / Low-Pressure Shells Only)
Finish: Factory Figure-Eight Patterned Damascus Steel Barrels w/ Case-Hardened Receiver & Lockplates
Barrel Length: 30" Damascus Steel Side-by-Side Double Barrels
Optics/Sights: Brass Front Sight Bead & Concave Matted Solid Rib
Stock/Grips: Hand-Checkered Walnut Pistol-Grip Buttstock & Matching Splinter Forend w/ Original Smooth Buttplate
Action: Top-Break Side-by-Side (SxS) Side-Lock Hammer Shotgun w/ Dual Triggers & Extractor
Markings: Lockplate left stamped "AMERICAN GUN CO. NEW YORK" inside decorative chain-link border; water table underside stamped serial "86517"; barrel rib stamped damascus steel pattern details; receiver and hammers feature original light zig-zag border engraving.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Marketed under the "American Gun Co. New York" house brand and manufactured by the prolific Crescent Fire Arms Company in Norwich, Connecticut around the turn of the 20th century, this double-barrel hammer shotgun represents classic Victorian-era American sporting craft. Built with traditional side-lock hammers, dual triggers, and a top-break lever, this model features striking 30-inch Damascus steel barrels formed by hand-twisting alternating strips of iron and steel into an intricate figure-eight pattern. Accented with subtle factory border engraving along the lockplates, receiver, and hammers, paired with hand-checkered walnut furniture, this antique side-by-side offers an authentic window into American wingshooting history and Victorian gunsmithing.
This specific example is an authentic turn-of-the-century American Gun Co. SxS hammer shotgun chambered in 12 gauge, bearing serial number 86517. Outfitted in complete original vintage field trim, it features 30-inch Damascus steel barrels, matted solid rib, brass bead sight, dual triggers, external hammers, side-lock action, and hand-checkered walnut furniture. The Damascus barrel twist patterns and case-hardened receiver display a well-matured, uniform brown and steel patina throughout, accompanied by clean roll-stamps, crisp lockplate engraving, and honest age wear consistent with a century-old antique. Mechanically, the top-break action operates smoothly, both external hammers cock and release crisp, lockup is functional, and the 30-inch Damascus barrel bores display honest antique age pitting and patination. This 86517 American Gun Co. SxS offers a highly displayable, authentic piece of antique American shotgun history for collectors and decorators.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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2026-10-11 21:00:00 |
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