Another old DB shotgun

Scratch · October 21, 1999, 06:56 PM

Harely, I've got this real old shot gun that my grandpa gave me. I've been looking around and no one has been able to give me any information. I would be grateful of any help you might offer.
On the side is stamped
Tobin Arm's mfg. Co.
Norwich, Conn.
It has the serial number under the foregrip that pops off for disassembly. A serial number is also stamped on the lower reciever under where the chamber would sit when the barrels are attached. Next to this patent pending date of May 23-93
Thanks,
Scratch

Harley Nolden · October 21, 1999, 09:58 PM

SCRATCH
I am assuming it is a double barrel. Does it have?
Exposed hammers?
Double Triggers?
Auto Ejectors?
Walnut Stock?
Beech wood stock?
Does the forearm release with a button, or do you just pull down on it?
12GA?

HJN

Scratch · October 21, 1999, 10:22 PM

Yes doubled barreled
No exposed hammers
yes Double triggered
Ejectors just lift the shells doesn't eject them
Forearm doesn't have a release button you just pull down on it. It feels like a spring type latch
I'm sorry I'm not sure about the wood.
Thanks again,
Scratch

trapper · October 22, 1999, 07:56 AM

From the sound's of it this would be a gun
that was manufactured by Crescent fire arm's
co. located in Norwich, CT from 1888-1893,
before it merged with N.R. Davis in the 1900's. Crescent firearm's Company remains best known as a manufacturer of house brand
shotgun(Crescent private labeled gun's for retailers,distributors,mail order houses,etc.) Over 100 different trademarks have been observed to date. Almost all the
remaining specimens today are priced as shooters, and have no collector value.
Hope this helps, trapper

Harley Nolden · October 22, 1999, 08:06 AM

SCRATCH:
I have to agree with TRAPPER. Although this gun is not listed under the Cross Over with Cresent, this does not mean they didn't make it. It may have, as TRAPPER explained been made by N.R. Davis after the merge:

Good shotgun.

HJN

[This message has been edited by Harley Nolden (edited October 22, 1999).]

James K · October 22, 1999, 02:52 PM

Hi, folks,

The Tobin Arms Co. operated in Norwich, CT, from 1905 to 1909, then moved to Woodstock, VT where they continued operations into the 20s. It was operated by G.B. Crandall, and made hammerless, double-barrel shotguns in 12 and 16 gauge. My source does not say who Tobin was; it may have been just a trade name.

There is no indication in my source of any connection with Crescent, which would have been succeeded by H.D. Folsom by that time.

Jim

Scratch · October 22, 1999, 10:06 PM

Thanks guys, That is great to finally get some info on this gun. Are guns from this era ok to shoot with modern shot shells? Of course the gun must be in good working order yati yati yati...
Thanks again
Scratch

James K · October 23, 1999, 03:05 PM

No. The gun may have Damascus barrels, but even if it doesn't, it will probably not be safe with modern ammunition. Please treat it as a memento and be safe.

Jim

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October 21, 1999, 06:56 PM	#1
Scratch Member Join Date: October 20, 1999 Location: Bakersfield, Ca, Posts: 86	Harely, I've got this real old shot gun that my grandpa gave me. I've been looking around and no one has been able to give me any information. I would be grateful of any help you might offer. On the side is stamped Tobin Arm's mfg. Co. Norwich, Conn. It has the serial number under the foregrip that pops off for disassembly. A serial number is also stamped on the lower reciever under where the chamber would sit when the barrels are attached. Next to this patent pending date of May 23-93 Thanks, Scratch

October 21, 1999, 09:58 PM	#2
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	SCRATCH I am assuming it is a double barrel. Does it have? Exposed hammers? Double Triggers? Auto Ejectors? Walnut Stock? Beech wood stock? Does the forearm release with a button, or do you just pull down on it? 12GA? HJN

October 21, 1999, 10:22 PM	#3
Scratch Member Join Date: October 20, 1999 Location: Bakersfield, Ca, Posts: 86	Yes doubled barreled No exposed hammers yes Double triggered Ejectors just lift the shells doesn't eject them Forearm doesn't have a release button you just pull down on it. It feels like a spring type latch I'm sorry I'm not sure about the wood. Thanks again, Scratch

October 22, 1999, 07:56 AM	#4
trapper Junior Member Join Date: August 12, 1999 Posts: 11	From the sound's of it this would be a gun that was manufactured by Crescent fire arm's co. located in Norwich, CT from 1888-1893, before it merged with N.R. Davis in the 1900's. Crescent firearm's Company remains best known as a manufacturer of house brand shotgun(Crescent private labeled gun's for retailers,distributors,mail order houses,etc.) Over 100 different trademarks have been observed to date. Almost all the remaining specimens today are priced as shooters, and have no collector value. Hope this helps, trapper

October 22, 1999, 08:06 AM	#5
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	SCRATCH: I have to agree with TRAPPER. Although this gun is not listed under the Cross Over with Cresent, this does not mean they didn't make it. It may have, as TRAPPER explained been made by N.R. Davis after the merge: Good shotgun. HJN [This message has been edited by Harley Nolden (edited October 22, 1999).]

October 22, 1999, 02:52 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, folks, The Tobin Arms Co. operated in Norwich, CT, from 1905 to 1909, then moved to Woodstock, VT where they continued operations into the 20s. It was operated by G.B. Crandall, and made hammerless, double-barrel shotguns in 12 and 16 gauge. My source does not say who Tobin was; it may have been just a trade name. There is no indication in my source of any connection with Crescent, which would have been succeeded by H.D. Folsom by that time. Jim

October 22, 1999, 10:06 PM	#7
Scratch Member Join Date: October 20, 1999 Location: Bakersfield, Ca, Posts: 86	Thanks guys, That is great to finally get some info on this gun. Are guns from this era ok to shoot with modern shot shells? Of course the gun must be in good working order yati yati yati... Thanks again Scratch

October 23, 1999, 03:05 PM	#8
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	No. The gun may have Damascus barrels, but even if it doesn't, it will probably not be safe with modern ammunition. Please treat it as a memento and be safe. Jim