Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this "Trade Brand Name" single-shot shotgun for a penny-start auction today; this is the Crescent Fire Arms Company / Made for and Sold by Montgomery Ward of Chicago, IL EXCEL!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Crescent Fire Arms Company / Made for and Sold by Montgomery Ward of Chicago, IL
Model: "Trade Brand Name" EXCEL
Serial: F69023XE
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 30" with Fixed Full Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Top-Lever/Break-Action/Single-Shot Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the receiver is stamped "EXCEL." The serial number "F69023XE" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger guard.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Montgomery Ward of Chicago, IL, renowned for its mail-order catalog business, marketed firearms under various trade brand names to cater to a diverse clientele. The "EXCEL" model, distinguished by its top-lever break-action single-shot mechanism, represents an era when such shotguns were widely accessible through retail chains and mail order, offering dependable performance and durability for hunters and sportsmen alike. This historical connection between manufacturer and retailer underscores the role of trade brand firearms in providing quality arms to a broader market during the early 20th century.
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.
Model: "Trade Brand Name" EXCEL
Serial: F69023XE
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Color Case Hardened Receiver with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 30" with Fixed Full Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Top-Lever/Break-Action/Single-Shot Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the receiver is stamped "EXCEL." The serial number "F69023XE" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger guard.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The "EXCEL" shotgun exemplifies the concept of a "Trade Brand Name" firearm, originally manufactured by several prominent makers and subsequently sold under the Montgomery Ward label. This particular shotgun, bearing serial number F69023XE, was likely produced by Crescent Fire Arms Company during their operational years from 1892 to 1930. Identified by the serial number stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger guard, this model features a 30-inch barrel with a fixed full choke bore, and a color case-hardened receiver complemented by a blue barrel finish. Its design includes a bead front sight and is outfitted with a smooth hardwood round knob stock and forearm, reflecting the classic characteristics favored by shooters of its era.
Montgomery Ward of Chicago, IL, renowned for its mail-order catalog business, marketed firearms under various trade brand names to cater to a diverse clientele. The "EXCEL" model, distinguished by its top-lever break-action single-shot mechanism, represents an era when such shotguns were widely accessible through retail chains and mail order, offering dependable performance and durability for hunters and sportsmen alike. This historical connection between manufacturer and retailer underscores the role of trade brand firearms in providing quality arms to a broader market during the early 20th century.
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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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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