About Paul Johnston Expertise I can answer most questions regarding firearms, their use, function, action etc. with a focus on german firearms my speciality.
Experience I am a registered Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. and am owner of Johnston Small Arms Co. . I am a part-time gunsmith and full-time gun enthusiast.
Organizations Pro-Gun NH, Gun Owners of NH (G.O.N.H.), Life memeber NRA, Instructor NRA., member North American Hunting Club.
Education/Credentials I have a certificate in machining, and have apprenticed with Ed Lander of NH for 5 years, a full-time gunsmith since 1946.
I have my Grampa's old .12 gauge dbl barrel, dbl trigger, external hammers, N.R. Davis & Sons Twist Mdl shotgun. Any info?
Thanks
Joe
Answer N.R. Davis is an old New England company ,they also made hammerless steel-barreled shotguns. They originally were Bacon Firearms, then Crescent, then NR Davis, then Crescent Davis. Savage bought the company out in 1931. They also made Knickerbocker, Victor, New Empire and about 100 other house brands. Good solid utilitarian shotguns, a bit heavy but dependable. They started out in 1888 so my guess is your shotgun is early. In good shape, and with handloaded shells of blackpowder or pyrodex it could still be used on occasion.
