16ga manufactured by Smithsonian..value?

Clanky · January 7, 2005, 11:29 PM

I am new to these forums. They are excellent. I have an old Smithsonian 16ga single shot. I can't find any information on value after many, many Googles.

Can anyone point me in the right direction or let me know what, if anything, a gun like this is worth?

Thanks for the help.

Harley Nolden · January 8, 2005, 08:22 AM

Your shotgun is, as termed in the industry, a "Hardware Gun", and that is, made by a major mfg for a hardware store. The Smithsonian is a trade name issued to Iram Shue of Hanover PA, but the gun was made by Crescent Firearms Co,

To place a value on the gun is difficult over the net. Crescent collectors would be interested possibly.

HJN

Clanky · January 9, 2005, 12:17 AM

Thanks for the information. The gun has bounced around the family for years. Being relatively new to shotguns, I was curious if it was of value.

January 7, 2005, 11:29 PM	#1
Clanky Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Posts: 66	16ga manufactured by Smithsonian..value? I am new to these forums. They are excellent. I have an old Smithsonian 16ga single shot. I can't find any information on value after many, many Googles. Can anyone point me in the right direction or let me know what, if anything, a gun like this is worth? Thanks for the help.

January 8, 2005, 08:22 AM	#2
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	Your shotgun is, as termed in the industry, a "Hardware Gun", and that is, made by a major mfg for a hardware store. The Smithsonian is a trade name issued to Iram Shue of Hanover PA, but the gun was made by Crescent Firearms Co, To place a value on the gun is difficult over the net. Crescent collectors would be interested possibly. HJN

January 9, 2005, 12:17 AM	#3
Clanky Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Posts: 66	Thanks for the information. The gun has bounced around the family for years. Being relatively new to shotguns, I was curious if it was of value.