Lignose 16 Ga. SxS

[kewlimager]

Hey there, I'm Jason Smith from Buford, Georgia. I appreciate the add.
I have a nice old shotgun made by Lignose. Thomas was kind enough to tell me a little about it.

"Your gun was proofed (and likely made) in September of 1925 in Suhl, Germany. It was proofed for 2.5" shells and that is what should be shot in it unless the chambers have been lengthened. It has some nice features: cocking indicators, Greener crossbolt, side clips, and an improved safety."

I would like any additional information on this please and thanks!

[Axel E]

The Lignose AG, founded 1873, was predominantly an explosives and ammo maker, but acted as a wholesaler of guns and related stuff too. In 1921 Lignose bought the Suhl gunmaking branch of Theodor Bergmann and started gunmaking of their own. This was a short-lived enterprise, as just five years later they sold their Suhl gunmaking facility again in 1926 to the Merkel brothers.
The 1922 DRPatent 400359 was issued to the H.Barella company, Berlin. It protected a safety arrangement that blocked triggers and sears at the same time.

[kewlimager]

Any idea of the value?

[mike ford]

kewlimager,
I noticed a crown W on the left barrel, but not the right one. This would mean the left barrel is choked (amount of constriction not stated), and the right open bored.
Mike