GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
OUTSTANDING CRESCENT FIREARMS CO. NEW EMPIRE MODEL DBL BBL "AUTO BURGLAR"-LIKE .410 SHOTGUN (AOW) (C&R). CRESCENT ARMS CO SxS AOW IRS 2631A 410 MODERN; NFA; C&R Cal. 410, bbl length 12 1/4". Beautifully made Crescent Firearms Co. competitor to the Ithaca Auto Burglar shotgun. "New Empire" model is far more upscale than the Ithaca in that it is a sidelock as opposed to a boxlock. As a 410, it is a more manageable alternative to the more common 20 ga. Registered with an IRS number on bbl latch block and water table, with additional annotation "S1" present on left side of bbl block as well as left side of water table. This indicates a special order gun from the Crescent factory. These special orders were filled by lifting otherwise standard gun parts from the production line and carrying out the requested upgrades. This gun has checkered forearm and pistol grip as well as color case hardened receiver and forend iron furnishings. Manufacturer's address on right side, model on left side. No visible external numbers, as they are concealed by bbl and forearm when gun is closed. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval prior to transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF Form 3 or 4 as Curio and Relic eligible, as an "Any Other Weapon" with a $5 transfer tax for a Form 4. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine with over 95% orig factory applied color case hardened action with barrel blue also in the high 90s. Pistol grip carefully inletted and fitted. Bores are very fine, shiny and bright. Mechanics are likewise fine. Wood has some light handling marks but otherwise an exceedingly handsome firearm. This Crescent Arm special order is exceedingly rare and well made, making it a very attractive addition for the advanced collector of NFA "Any Other Weapon" specimens, as well as having appeal to the high end American shotgun collector. This specimen may be the only one of its kind and its condition and attractiveness puts it in a category above the typical "AOW" hand held shotguns. 52491-2 jwk98 (7,000-12,000)