Crescent Fire Arms Single-Shot 16 Gauge, 28-Inch Barrel, Break-Action with External Hammer
This Crescent Fire Arms single-shot 16-gauge shotgun offers classic break-action operation with an external hammer and a top-tang opening lever. It features a 28-inch round, ribless steel barrel, an extractor, and a two-piece wood stock with a black hard-rubber buttplate. Marked "16" on the receiver, it represents the utilitarian singles Crescent produced in the early 20th century.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: There is pitting and wear throughout the metal. The stock is heavily cracked. The action still appears to function.
What's Included
- Crescent Fire Arms single-shot 16-gauge shotgun
This shotgun uses a simple break-action layout with an external hammer and a single trigger, giving it straightforward, reliable operation. The top-tang opening lever provides easy unlocking of the action for loading and unloading.
The 28-inch round, ribless steel barrel is paired with an extractor rather than an automatic ejector, consistent with the practical design of these utility-grade singles. The bore is in fair overall condition as noted.
It wears a two-piece wood stock with a splinter forend and a black hard-rubber buttplate. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a traditional fit for a classic single-shot field gun.
Receiver markings include "16," denoting the gauge. Built in the United States, this shotgun is representative of the early Crescent Fire Arms approach to dependable, no-frills singles designed for everyday use.