INFORMATION-DIAMOND ARMS CO - The Firearms Forum

glen smith · 11-06-2007, 09:08 AM

HELLO, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. I HAVE A 12 GAUGE SHOOTGUN THAT HAS DIAMOND ARMS CO. ST LOUIS MO ON IT, I COULDN'T FIND ANY DATE ON IT. I WAS WANTING TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUN. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

GLEN SMITH

Xracer · 11-06-2007, 09:21 AM

Hi Glen.......welcome to TFF.

Possibly made by Crescent FA Co. of Norwich, CT.....largest maker of "Hardware Store Shotguns" from the 1890's to the 1930's.

"Diamond Arms Co. - (some models) made for Shapleigh Hdw. Co. of St. Louis, MO"

Check the watertable....if it has proofmarks (look for a Crown over an oval with ELG), that means it was made in Belgium.

If no proofs, most probably made by Crescent.

williamd · 11-07-2007, 11:12 PM

Google it and you'll get to WIKIanswers and a lot on Daimond Shotguns. Like ...

What is the value of a Diamond 12gauge shotgun?

First answer by All Hat No Horse. Last edit by All Hat No Horse. Contributor trust: 878 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 37 [recommend question]

Answer
If you are asking about one of the Diamond series automatics or pumps imported from Turkey in the last 4 or 5 years, I can't help except to say they seem to be moderately priced in new condition. I will assume you are holding a Diamond Arms single or double barrel shotgun c. 1890-1914. These were made for Shapleigh Hardware Co of St Louis by various manufacturers in the US and Belgium. Some will be hammerless, some back-hammer boxlocks, and some open-hammer sidelocks. There will be damascus, twist, and fluid steel barrels. A newer gun with fluid barrel may still be useable, but most should be retired and are valued only as a mantle decoration. Double barrels usually trade for $150-$250 and single shots for $25-$100 depending on condition.

11-06-2007, 09:08 AM	#1
glen smith Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	INFORMATION-DIAMOND ARMS CO HELLO, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. I HAVE A 12 GAUGE SHOOTGUN THAT HAS DIAMOND ARMS CO. ST LOUIS MO ON IT, I COULDN'T FIND ANY DATE ON IT. I WAS WANTING TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUN. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. GLEN SMITH -->

11-06-2007, 09:21 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: INFORMATION-DIAMOND ARMS CO Hi Glen.......welcome to TFF. Possibly made by Crescent FA Co. of Norwich, CT.....largest maker of "Hardware Store Shotguns" from the 1890's to the 1930's. "Diamond Arms Co. - (some models) made for Shapleigh Hdw. Co. of St. Louis, MO" Check the watertable....if it has proofmarks (look for a Crown over an oval with ELG), that means it was made in Belgium. If no proofs, most probably made by Crescent.

11-07-2007, 11:12 PM	#3
williamd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 772	Re: INFORMATION-DIAMOND ARMS CO Google it and you'll get to WIKIanswers and a lot on Daimond Shotguns. Like ... What is the value of a Diamond 12gauge shotgun? First answer by All Hat No Horse. Last edit by All Hat No Horse. Contributor trust: 878 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 37 [recommend question] Answer If you are asking about one of the Diamond series automatics or pumps imported from Turkey in the last 4 or 5 years, I can't help except to say they seem to be moderately priced in new condition. I will assume you are holding a Diamond Arms single or double barrel shotgun c. 1890-1914. These were made for Shapleigh Hardware Co of St Louis by various manufacturers in the US and Belgium. Some will be hammerless, some back-hammer boxlocks, and some open-hammer sidelocks. There will be damascus, twist, and fluid steel barrels. A newer gun with fluid barrel may still be useable, but most should be retired and are valued only as a mantle decoration. Double barrels usually trade for $150-$250 and single shots for $25-$100 depending on condition. __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" But, we are moving that direction. NRA Benefactor, Vet VN '64-'65 Never sell a gun or a car and you can retire right!!