King Hardware Shotgun

[hawkenman]

I do not at this time know where to post this question. I have my great grandfather's single shot twelve guage shotgun. The serial number is 00055. and the only thing else to identify it is a stamp that says King HardWare. It still shoots well with low powder loads. I can remember when I was about fourteen years old shooting low brass factory loads in it, and every shot the forearm and barrel would fall off. I know I was stupid and was lucky I did not get hurt. I'm a bit older now (50) and know bettter. Is there any history relating to this shotgun. THANKS, Hawkenman

[S.E.Ak]

I'm about 100% sure it was built by Crescent firearms the same folks that make wrench's today

[pastorp]

Hawkenman,

Since we live in the information age, just do a search for info on your gun. In the years between the wars a lot of guns were stamped with different hardware co. Names as well as catalog gun sellers. The 1968 gun laws put a stop to much of that. But with a computer you might be surprised at what you may find out on the old gun.

Regards,

[pastorp]

I just did a search on king hardware co. Firearms. And SE Alaska is right, crescent tool co. Was the mfg.

Regards,