Hi to all,
I'm new at this. Research on my Grandfather's shotgun has hit a dead end. Information about it's history would sure be appreciated. This what's known so far.
J P Sauer & Sohn, Suhl
DRGM 130243 = Deutsche Reich Gebrauchmuster 1900-1906
SN 143655
side by side 27" barrels by Freid. Krupp A.G. Essen
stamped Special Gewer Lauf Stahl = German Special High Grade Steel
and Three Circles = Trademark of Krupp
Proof Marks:
Crown over U test mark Beschussamt 1893-1912
Crown over choked bore inspection mark
16 in a circle
16 over a 1
70 on receiver
hammerless and with a round safety button that slides on the left side of stock
Thanks
Bob
I'm new at this. Research on my Grandfather's shotgun has hit a dead end. Information about it's history would sure be appreciated. This what's known so far.
J P Sauer & Sohn, Suhl
DRGM 130243 = Deutsche Reich Gebrauchmuster 1900-1906
SN 143655
side by side 27" barrels by Freid. Krupp A.G. Essen
stamped Special Gewer Lauf Stahl = German Special High Grade Steel
and Three Circles = Trademark of Krupp
Proof Marks:
Crown over U test mark Beschussamt 1893-1912
Crown over choked bore inspection mark
16 in a circle
16 over a 1
70 on receiver
hammerless and with a round safety button that slides on the left side of stock
Thanks
Bob