Hi all. I am just in the process of trying to get this Shotgun from a person who really has no idea what it is. He remembers paying about $2100, which I think may have been too much. I got help from Tom Devins and Jon Spencer, who say it is a Simson - Franz Jaeger & Co.. It is a 16 gauge with short chambers, choked full and full with 29 13/16" barrels made by Ehrhardt- Stahl. The markings indicate the "HERALD" registered trademark. On the sight rib it is marked "J.KONCZAKOWSKI, K.k HOFLIEFERANT, TESCHEN" indicating that J. Konczakowsi of Teschen was a purveyor of goods the the royal house of Prussia. The "NITRO" proof marks would indicate this this gun was post 1912 and prior to 1923. The gun weighs just shy of 6 lbs 3oz. It also has cocking indicators. This weapon seems to be in very good shape, but does have some very light surface rust on the entire length of the barrels. From what research I have done I think that it is grade 5 gun, but do not know what model. I have included some pictures, and if anyone can add some info I would be appreciated.
PS I have more pictures if needed. I will be shooting this gun this weekend on live birds as I raise and train Deutsche Drahthaar
PS I have more pictures if needed. I will be shooting this gun this weekend on live birds as I raise and train Deutsche Drahthaar
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