rookhawk
AH ambassador
Here is a peach of a gun for those of you that wanted a nice shotgun but didn't have the cash to outlay for an expensive british double.
This is a German "Guild Gun" made around 1931. There is no maker's name on it but I suspect it to be a Sempert or a Simson.
What makes it a really rare/desirable piece are four things:
1.) It's a 16 gauge
2.) It has a 15.5" Length of pull, unprecedented for a gun of this era.
3.) It has 30" barrels, again very hard to find in this era.
4.) It has a vintage leg of mutton leather case that fits it. (again, finding a 15.5" LOP, 30" Barrel, 16 gauge case...good luck)
Clean bores. Roughly choked Mod/Full or similar. Good wall thicknesses. 2-3/4" chambers. Nice wood. Good checkering. Cocking indicators! Some engraving. Weighs 6-3/4 pounds. Modest cast. Workable modern drop at comb and heel.
Minor dents and scratches can be found throughout. A completely acceptable and functional shotgun of pre-war quality ready to take afield. You will not find a better quality shotgun with these specs for this price. The case needs a handle and a new cap. The case in current condition is worth $150 and is included with purchase.
First-person to say "I'll take it" gets it for $1000 delivered to your FFL. (or to you if you have a C&R License)
This is a German "Guild Gun" made around 1931. There is no maker's name on it but I suspect it to be a Sempert or a Simson.
What makes it a really rare/desirable piece are four things:
1.) It's a 16 gauge
2.) It has a 15.5" Length of pull, unprecedented for a gun of this era.
3.) It has 30" barrels, again very hard to find in this era.
4.) It has a vintage leg of mutton leather case that fits it. (again, finding a 15.5" LOP, 30" Barrel, 16 gauge case...good luck)
Clean bores. Roughly choked Mod/Full or similar. Good wall thicknesses. 2-3/4" chambers. Nice wood. Good checkering. Cocking indicators! Some engraving. Weighs 6-3/4 pounds. Modest cast. Workable modern drop at comb and heel.
Minor dents and scratches can be found throughout. A completely acceptable and functional shotgun of pre-war quality ready to take afield. You will not find a better quality shotgun with these specs for this price. The case needs a handle and a new cap. The case in current condition is worth $150 and is included with purchase.
First-person to say "I'll take it" gets it for $1000 delivered to your FFL. (or to you if you have a C&R License)
