N.R. Davis Shotgun Models

Models of Davis Shotguns
(Provided by Joe Vorisek)

First Model Hammer Double (Side Lever Opening)
10 or 12 gauge. 30" or 32" Twist or Damascus barrels.
Made c. 1867 to c. 1875

Second Model Hammer Double (Side Lever Opening)
10 or 12 gauge. 30" or 32" Twist or Damascus barrels.
Made c. 1875 to c. 1880

Third Model Hammer Double (Top Lever Opening)
10 or 12 gauge. 28", 30' or 32" Twist or Damascus barrels.
Made 1880 to 1900

Fourth Model Hammer Double (top lever opening)
12 or 16 gauge. 28", 30" or 32" Steel barrels.
Made 1900 to 1925

Hammerless Double
10, 12, 16 or 20 gauge. 28", 30" or 32" Steel, Twist or Damascus barrels.
Made 1885 to 1920.

Diana Breech Hammerless Double
12, 16 or 20 gauge. 20", 22", 24", 26", 28", 30" or 32" Steel barrels.
Made 1920 to 1930

Single Barrel Gun- Raised Frame
12 or 16 gauge. 30" or 32" Steel barrel.
Made 1920 to 1930

Diana Breech Single Gun- Raised Frame
12, 16 or 20 gauge. 26", 28", 30" or 32" Steel barrel.
Made 1920 to 1930

Flat Frame Single Gun
Made 1927 to 1930.
For some reason, this shotgun has not yet been observed as a complete specimen. The few that I have found are in terrible condition and missing major parts such as stocks, barrels, etc. with virtually no finish remaining. I am unable to fathom why these guns were subjected to such hard use.