American Gun Co. Machine Made Hammer Gun 12 Gauge SxS, 28 in Barrels, Double Triggers, Exposed Hammers, Case-Hardened Receiver
This American trade-brand hammer double was manufactured by Crescent Fire Arms Co. for H&D Folsom and marked on the lockplates as "AMERICAN GUN Co. / NEW YORK." It features 28 inch barrels with a solid, matted rib, exposed hammers, and double triggers, with matching serial numbers observed on the barrel lug, watertable, and forend iron; the number inside the forend wood is non-matching. The receiver shows a case-hardened finish, and the wood stock wears a period hard rubber buttplate with molded serrations and logo/text. It is a classic American side-by-side with distinctive trade branding and period details.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks. Smoothbore barrels; no rifling present as expected for a 12 gauge shotgun.
Specific Condition Notes: There is rust and pitting on the metal components. The wooden furniture shows scattered scratches and dents. The bores are bright and clean.
What’s Included
- American Gun Co. Machine Made Hammer Gun 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
Manufactured in the United States by Crescent Fire Arms Co., this side-by-side was produced as an American Gun Co. trade-brand for H&D Folsom. The lockplates carry the "AMERICAN GUN Co. / NEW YORK" marking that identifies the retail brand. Matching serial number 362691 is observed on the barrel lug, watertable, and forend iron; the number inside the forend wood is 862691 (non-matching).
An auxiliary "L" stamp appears above the serial on the barrel lug.
The 28 inch barrels have a solid, matted rib that reduces glare for a clear sighting plane. Rounded ball fences at the breech complement the exposed hammer design, and the action is a traditional break-action layout with double triggers.
The receiver shows a case-hardened finish, consistent with the frame color/finish noted. The stock is wood with a smooth grip and a splinter forend secured by a snap-on J-spring catch, and it is fitted with a hard rubber buttplate featuring molded horizontal serrations and a small molded logo/text. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches.
Controls are straightforward: exposed hammers, double triggers, and no tang safety visible. Capacity is two rounds in 12 gauge, as expected for a classic hammer double of this pattern.