Need help finding out about this OLD one...

DGindlesperger · July 31, 2007, 12:31 AM

The better halfs father gave this shotgun to me last X-Mas as he know i have a few guns. The 16g double barrel also came with a letter from the armeror stating it was a 16g shot gun taken from a german soldier and was being allowed to be brought to the US. My problem is i cannot find out any thing about the maker and year. the barrel has 50 cent size rust spots that once I got it I oiled it down to stop more rusting. I'm afraid to clean ot up as it may lower the value. anyone the has a idea please look at the picks and share a story with me.

DGindlesperger · July 31, 2007, 12:32 AM

Some more pics....

Rimrod · July 31, 2007, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Hubertus-Tradename of Inman, Meffert Gewehrfabrik, Suhl Germany on sporting arms, c. 1839-1945.

From the Official Identification Guide to Gun Marks.

oldbillthundercheif · July 31, 2007, 01:24 AM

Neat shotgun.

I think your instinct not to mess with it is a good one. Rubbing it down with a cloth and some oil every once in a while for preservation's sake will also remove some of the rust eventually. The finish won't return, but at least it won't get any worse.

How does the bore look?

Rimrod · July 31, 2007, 04:42 PM

http://www.bobjonesguns.com/details.asp?id=4213S

Googled this. This is an O/U that appears to be from the same company.

DGindlesperger · July 31, 2007, 06:54 PM

bore is clean !!!!

jrothWA · July 31, 2007, 08:50 PM

anf look at the frame surface and the flat barrel surface for marks there.
if you see a 65mm, the chamber are short 2-9/16" may see possible year.
Current 16ga., ammo is a little stiff for it may need to load milder loads for it.

Try www.16ga.com for more info.

July 31, 2007, 06:54 PM	#6
DGindlesperger Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2007 Location: Portland OR Posts: 124	bore is clean !!!! __________________ Dan G. Ebrio quid faciamus nauta :barf:

July 31, 2007, 08:50 PM	#7
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Dis-mount the barrel... anf look at the frame surface and the flat barrel surface for marks there. if you see a 65mm, the chamber are short 2-9/16" may see possible year. Current 16ga., ammo is a little stiff for it may need to load milder loads for it. Try www.16ga.com for more info.

July 31, 2007, 01:24 AM	#4
oldbillthundercheif Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2006 Location: New Orleans Posts: 2,450	Neat shotgun. I think your instinct not to mess with it is a good one. Rubbing it down with a cloth and some oil every once in a while for preservation's sake will also remove some of the rust eventually. The finish won't return, but at least it won't get any worse. How does the bore look?

July 31, 2007, 04:42 PM	#5
Rimrod Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Behind enemy lines Posts: 1,309	http://www.bobjonesguns.com/details.asp?id=4213S Googled this. This is an O/U that appears to be from the same company.