History of shotgun

Question
I have a 12 gage side by side, double trigger shotgun . This was made by Pioneer Arms, Serial # 5611 . I have never heard of this Mfg nor has anyone else.  Can you help?

Answer
Kurt,

Pioneer Arms Co. was the trade name used by H.&D. Folsom Arms C. on firearms made for the Kruse and Baklmann Hardware Co of Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Folsom Co was a distributor of shotguns produced by Crescent Firearms Co. of Norwich, Connecticut. Folsom owned and later sold to Savage Arms. Co. The Crescent Firearms Co., Davis Warner Co. and Baker Gun Co. around 1930.

So....... your shotgun is probably a Crescent Firearms manufactured gun. They made over 30 various models/versions of same over the years.

Thank you for the question Kurt.
Sid Lark