H & D Folsom Arms Company "American Gun Company" 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
Item #: WR694
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This is an H & D Folsom Arms Company side by side 12 gauge shotgun manufactured in Norwich, Connecticut. Folsom made guns from around 1890 to 1920, and stamped the lock plates with the American Gun Co/NEW YORK logo on guns they made for other companies who did not request their own trade name. The shotgun has an overall length of 44 3/4", with barrel lengths of 28". The barrels are blued, the lock plates, trigger guard and all other hard parts have a matching steel gray patina. The exterior of the barrels have a smooth surface with no pitting at all. The left barrel is stamped GENUINE ARMORY STEEL CHOKE BORED about 2" forward of the breech. The bores are very bright and have no rust or pitting present. A small brass bead sight is located 1/8" behind the muzzles on the barrel rib. Stamped on the left side of the barrel lug is the serial number 292919. That serial number is also stamped on the watermark, and inside the fore end. The serial number reveals a production year of 1912. The lock plates also have a very smooth appearance with the name AMERICAN GUN Co./NEW YORK stamped into the left lock. The mechanics of both locks function fine. The stock is in good condition, but appears to be a replacement one. The inletting for the trigger guard assembly, barrel tang and locks is off just a bit. That being said, it probably shoots just fine. The butt plate is made of hard rubber and is checkered. This is a good example of an early 1900's hammer gun that was produced at the Crescent City Firearms Company in Norwich, Connecticut for the H&D Folsom Arms Company located at 314 Broadway, New York, New York for sale to a third party retailer!
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