Description
- Additional information
This is the Crescent Locking Bolt for Crescent and American Gun Company double-barrel shotguns, the variation with a sloped notch.
Crescent Fire Arms of Norwich, Connecticut built inexpensive double guns from the 1890s into the 1930s, and sold them under an enormous number of hardware-store and retailer names — American Gun Company and H. & D. Folsom among them. Because so many of these guns carry trade names rather than the maker’s name, parts are matched by measurement and shape rather than by model.
Variations exist. This bolt has a sloped shoulder at the notch. Another has a square, right-angled shoulder at that point and is listed separately, as is a shorter bolt. The two are close in overall length, so match on the shoulder shape rather than on length — compare against the one in your gun before ordering.
Dimensions:
- Overall length: 1.45 in
- Diameter: .50 in
- Upper notch: .26 in
- Lower notch: .20 in
- Shoulder at the notch: sloped
Included: One of the locking bolts pictured. Sold individually.
Fits:
- Crescent Fire Arms double-barrel shotguns
- American Gun Company double-barrel shotguns
- Other Crescent-built double guns sold under hardware and retailer trade names
Fitting: The locking bolt engages the lump on the barrels to hold the action closed. This is a fitted part and should be fitted by a gunsmith. A worn or incorrectly fitted bolt shows up as an action that is loose off the face, opens under recoil, or will not close fully. After fitting, check with the gun empty that the barrels lock up tight with no play at the breech before loading.
Please note: Buyer is responsible for verifying correct fit for their specific firearm. Installation should be performed by a qualified gunsmith. Please review all photos, as they are part of the description and show the actual item you will receive.
Condition: Used locking bolts in bare gray steel with original machining marks across the body. Light surface staining, with some brown surface rust inside the milled slot on one piece. The notch edges are crisp with no chipping, the slots are clear, and both are true with no bends.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 5 × 0.5 in |
| Part |
Locking Bolt |
| Brand |
Crescent / American Gun Co. |
| For Gun Make |
Crescent / American Gun Co. |
| Model |
Crescent Hammerless No. 6 60 66 & Hammer Gun No. 0 44 |
| Gauge/Caliber |
All Gauges |
| For Gun Type |
Shotgun |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
| Color |
White Steel |
| Material |
Steel |
