I find two listings for Diamond Arms Company both indicate it was a trade name used by the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri. One says shotguns they imported , the other says manufactured by Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works of Fitchburg, Ma. Probably both correct and possibly also had additional sources (Crescent, Davis, Davenport, current low bidder). Look beneath the barrel for an oval around "ELG*". This would indicate Belgian origin and suggest import before WWI. If an IJ, could be as late as 1930's.

 

I have seen info crediting Harrington and Richardson as the manufacturer of the earliest Diamond Arms single shots, but like All Hat No Horse pointed out the lowest bidder got the deals. the only way to really nail it down is by side by side comparison.

 

Thanks for the replies. I have recently joined this forum and find it to be the most informative, friendliest group on the net. The gun does have the ELG marking and according to family folklore it has been around since @ 1910-1912. I know that I will not be shooting it as it was long in the possession of an uncle who did not take care of it. The bore is pitted and the stock shows signs of serious neglect. I am doing the best that I can with it and intend to display in with the firing pin removed. I currently have it completely stripped down and soaking to remove exterior rust and dirt. The stock has been repaired and is now being refinished. My dad is pretty upset with the condition of the gun as he has many fond memories of hunting rabbits and squirrels with it.

 

Thanks for the kind words AFGunner...we're glad to have you hear. You ought to post some pics of the gun in you Photo Album.
Jay G.

 

Trying to get my digital camera to work with my computer has made me want to use the .410 on it instead of the other way around. For some reason the software won't interface correctly.

 

Trying to get my digital camera to work with my computer has made me want to use the .410 on it instead of the other way around. For some reason the software won't interface correctly.

I have one of those .410's. Under the forearm is the number 561 and the initials MT. It has a rabbitt engraved on the right side just ahead and above the trigger.

 

AFGunner I have the same shotgun but mine is stamped patented august 12 1913 have you gotten any more info on it?

 

Only what they have given me here. I am still looking---AFG

 

my family has the same shotgun patented aug.12,1913 and might be looking to sell does anyone know what it is worth?

 

Hello Marcyrock -
As a family heirloom, the gun should be priceless. However, to the rest of the world these old single-shots are worth very little. Few people to collect them and even fewer shoot them. They are usually bought as mantle decorations for $75 or less.

 

I also have an Diamond Arms Co., St, Louis 410. The only marking I can find on mine is an I with a circle around it. Any idea of it's age?

 

MarcyRock--If you are still in the notion of selling your Diamond Arms .410, I would be interested in hearing more about it. You can respond to me directly at The.Harders@verizon.net

Thanks

 

I find two listings for Diamond Arms Company both indicate it was a trade name used by the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri. One says shotguns they imported , the other says manufactured by Iver Johnson Arms & Cycle Works of Fitchburg, Ma. Probably both correct and possibly also had additional sources (Crescent, Davis, Davenport, current low bidder). Look beneath the barrel for an oval around "ELG*". This would indicate Belgian origin and suggest import before WWI. If an IJ, could be as late as 1930's.

 

I have a diamond arms saint louis four ten with the number seven forty eight in initial c p, can you explain

 

I have a single shot for 10 diamond.
Arms 410 with the numbers, 74 eight, and the initials C p, can you explain?

 

Diamond Arms was a tradename, and could have been by several manufacturers

There were several variants of the J. Stevens Diamond Arms

Early sculpted action

Another

Later flat frame

The first step is to confirm the maker

 

 

That would be an early sculpted frame J. Stevens No. 106; 108 if an ejector gun.
The No. 106 was introduced in 1914 and manufactured into the 40s

Item # 4321 (Ended 2025-09-17 06:46:08) - J. Stevens, Model 106, CAL: 410, MFG: 1920-40, SN: 403G0, Break ...