The gun factory in Norwich, Conn., was set up as Crescent Fire Arms Co. about 1892. About 1893, controlling interest was acquired by H&D Folsom Arms Co. of New York City. By early 1900, they were usint the American Gun Co. name.



H&D Folsom continued to use the American Gun Co. name until after WW-I --



By the mid-1920s they were using the Crescent Fire Arms Co. name again --