Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this vintage American single-shot shotgun package for a penny-start auction, this is a Crescent Fire Arms Co. Victor Special in .410 Bore w/ 26" Barrel, Vibrant Case-Hardened Receiver, Smooth Walnut Furniture & Original Buttplate.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Crescent Fire Arms Co. (Norwich, CT)
Model: Victor Special Single-Barrel Shotgun
Serial: 856255 (Stamped on Lower Tang)
Caliber: .410 Bore (.410 GA / 3" & 2 ½" Chambers)
Finish: Vibrant Color Case-Hardened Forged Receiver w/ Blued Steel Ordnance Barrel
Barrel Length: 26" Ordnance Steel Plain Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Front Brass Sight Bead & Receiver Top Sighting Channel
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Hardwood Pistol-Grip Buttstock & Forend w/ Original Black Hard-Rubber Buttplate
Action: Top-Break Single-Shot External Hammer Shotgun w/ Automatic Shell Ejector
Markings: Receiver left roll-marked "Victor Special / The Crescent FireArms Co. / Norwich, Conn." and "410"; barrel top stamped "MADE IN U.S.A."; lower tang stamped serial "856255".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Manufactured by the Crescent Fire Arms Company in Norwich, Connecticut during the golden age of early 20th-century American sporting guns, the Victor Special stands as a classic utility single-barrel shotgun. Renowned as a dependable "farm & barn" pest gun and beginner's hunter, the Victor Special features a simple, rugged break-open action with an external hammer and a automatic shell ejector. Chambered in the lightweight, mild-recoiling .410 bore, this model was built with a solid forged frame displaying brilliant flame color-case hardening, paired with a slender 26-inch blued barrel and smooth hardwood furniture. Crescent shotguns in well-preserved original condition—especially desirable .410 bore variants retaining bold case-hardened receiver colors—offer fantastic nostalgic appeal for American shotgun purists and vintage utility gun collectors.
This specific example is an authentic Crescent Fire Arms Co. Victor Special single-barrel shotgun chambered in .410 bore, bearing serial number 856255. Outfitted in original vintage utility trim, it features a 26-inch blued steel barrel, brass front sight bead, vivid color case-hardened frame, external hammer, automatic ejector, smooth American hardwood pistol-grip stock, forend, and original hard-rubber buttplate. The frame exhibits strikingly bold, well-preserved case colors with deep blue and straw patterning, while the blued barrel and wood furniture present in excellent, honest vintage condition throughout with light handling marks consistent with careful storage and light field use. Mechanically, the top-break action locks up tight, hammer cocks crisp, automatic ejector springs briskly, and the 26-inch barrel bore is mirror-bright. This 856255 Crescent Victor Special offers a complete, highly presentable .410 single-shot classic small-bore enthusiasts.
Model: Victor Special Single-Barrel Shotgun
Serial: 856255 (Stamped on Lower Tang)
Caliber: .410 Bore (.410 GA / 3" & 2 ½" Chambers)
Finish: Vibrant Color Case-Hardened Forged Receiver w/ Blued Steel Ordnance Barrel
Barrel Length: 26" Ordnance Steel Plain Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Front Brass Sight Bead & Receiver Top Sighting Channel
Stock/Grips: Smooth American Hardwood Pistol-Grip Buttstock & Forend w/ Original Black Hard-Rubber Buttplate
Action: Top-Break Single-Shot External Hammer Shotgun w/ Automatic Shell Ejector
Markings: Receiver left roll-marked "Victor Special / The Crescent FireArms Co. / Norwich, Conn." and "410"; barrel top stamped "MADE IN U.S.A."; lower tang stamped serial "856255".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Manufactured by the Crescent Fire Arms Company in Norwich, Connecticut during the golden age of early 20th-century American sporting guns, the Victor Special stands as a classic utility single-barrel shotgun. Renowned as a dependable "farm & barn" pest gun and beginner's hunter, the Victor Special features a simple, rugged break-open action with an external hammer and a automatic shell ejector. Chambered in the lightweight, mild-recoiling .410 bore, this model was built with a solid forged frame displaying brilliant flame color-case hardening, paired with a slender 26-inch blued barrel and smooth hardwood furniture. Crescent shotguns in well-preserved original condition—especially desirable .410 bore variants retaining bold case-hardened receiver colors—offer fantastic nostalgic appeal for American shotgun purists and vintage utility gun collectors.
This specific example is an authentic Crescent Fire Arms Co. Victor Special single-barrel shotgun chambered in .410 bore, bearing serial number 856255. Outfitted in original vintage utility trim, it features a 26-inch blued steel barrel, brass front sight bead, vivid color case-hardened frame, external hammer, automatic ejector, smooth American hardwood pistol-grip stock, forend, and original hard-rubber buttplate. The frame exhibits strikingly bold, well-preserved case colors with deep blue and straw patterning, while the blued barrel and wood furniture present in excellent, honest vintage condition throughout with light handling marks consistent with careful storage and light field use. Mechanically, the top-break action locks up tight, hammer cocks crisp, automatic ejector springs briskly, and the 26-inch barrel bore is mirror-bright. This 856255 Crescent Victor Special offers a complete, highly presentable .410 single-shot classic small-bore enthusiasts.
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
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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.
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