Crescent Long Tom 12 Gauge Single-Shot, 40" Barrel, Fixed Full Choke, 1908–1916
This Crescent Long Tom stands out for its extra-long 40" barrel stamped "GENUINE ARMORY STEEL," fixed Full choke, and 2 3/4 inch chamber. Made in the United States between 1908 and 1916, it is a trade-name single-shot produced under the H. & D. Folsom Arms umbrella, with the model name "Long Tom" marked on the receiver. It features a break-action, external-hammer design with a rebounding hammer and a brass bead front sight.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces show moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing. The stock has a large crack with additional areas of damage.
What’s Included
- Crescent Long Tom 12 Gauge single-shot shotgun
Manufactured between 1908 and 1916, this trade-name shotgun is associated with Crescent Fire Arms Co., a H. & D. Folsom Arms subsidiary in Norwich, Connecticut. The receiver is marked "Long Tom," and the barrel carries the "GENUINE ARMORY STEEL" stamp.
The 40" Genuine Armory Steel barrel is set up with no rib and a fixed Full choke, a configuration long favored for extended-range waterfowl and turkey work. It is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells and configured for a 1-shot capacity.
Operation is a top-lever break with a simple lug-type locking bolt. The external hammer has coarse checkering, and the rebounding hammer provides a built-in safety feature.
Furniture includes a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and a walnut splinter forend. Sighting is straightforward with a brass bead up front and no rear sight. The metal wears a blued finish over a steel receiver and barrel.
Additional details of note include the model marking on the receiver and the observation of matching serial numbering on multiple parts.