Pioneer model 25

R. Keasey · April 12, 2007, 10:55 AM

I can not find information on a Gambles Pioneer Model 25 rifel can anyone help

James K · April 12, 2007, 01:34 PM

It sounds like a store brand. "Pioneer" was one of the many names used by Crescent Arms Co. on shotguns, and they may also have made rifles under that name. Here is a link that might be of interest.

http://www.briley.com/articles/grampas_shotgun.html

Jim

RJay · April 13, 2007, 05:34 PM

Interestingly I've found several references to Crescent making .22 rifles but I've yet to see one. I wonder how many were made or perhaps they imported frames from Belgium? Any one out there in never never land have a .22 that is marked Crescent??

T. O'Heir · April 13, 2007, 11:26 PM

The Gunparts 'Cross Reference' page shows a Gamble Pioneer Model 26, no Model 25, as being a Savage 5B or 86E.
There was a Crescent Hardware Co. Your's might be one of their's. That'd likely make it a Savage. Mind you, these cross reference lists are incomplete. Neither Crescent Hardware nor Crescent Firearms appears on the Gunparts list.

April 12, 2007, 10:55 AM	#1
R. Keasey Junior Member Join Date: April 1, 2007 Posts: 1	Pioneer model 25 I can not find information on a Gambles Pioneer Model 25 rifel can anyone help

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April 12, 2007, 01:34 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	It sounds like a store brand. "Pioneer" was one of the many names used by Crescent Arms Co. on shotguns, and they may also have made rifles under that name. Here is a link that might be of interest. http://www.briley.com/articles/grampas_shotgun.html Jim

April 13, 2007, 05:34 PM	#3
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	Interestingly I've found several references to Crescent making .22 rifles but I've yet to see one. I wonder how many were made or perhaps they imported frames from Belgium? Any one out there in never never land have a .22 that is marked Crescent??

April 13, 2007, 11:26 PM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	The Gunparts 'Cross Reference' page shows a Gamble Pioneer Model 26, no Model 25, as being a Savage 5B or 86E. There was a Crescent Hardware Co. Your's might be one of their's. That'd likely make it a Savage. Mind you, these cross reference lists are incomplete. Neither Crescent Hardware nor Crescent Firearms appears on the Gunparts list.