C Wassman 16ga SxS

[Shane Thomas]

Hi all. I have obtained a nice old 16ga double by C Wassman in Uslar that I plan on using for a quail gun this year.

I'm anxiously awaiting my books to verify and date the proofs and in the meantime I was wondering if there's anymore info out there about this maker or comments from the more informed about this gun in particular.

[Shane Thomas]

[Shane Thomas]

I thought I had HD photos of the proof marks but I either forgot to transfer them to this computer or accidentally deleted them. In any case I will put more up tomorrow.

[germanguns1234]

Looks like a good one. I couldn't find anyone in Uslar by that name. Does it have proof marks? It looks a little early. Check out the length of your chambers.

[Shane Thomas]

Yes, the proofs are Belgian I believe. However, until I get my books I can't say for sure.



I have not measured the chambers yet, however that's on the list.

[Shane Thomas]

Once it's cleaned up and reassembled I'll take some better pictures with proper lighting and background.

[Axel E]

I have no info on C.Wassmann in Uslar either, but as the gun was fully proofed in Liege, Belgium it was most likely made by the guntrade there and merely signed and retailed by Wassmann. As Uslar is a town nearby, I will try to find out anything about W. if possible after more than a hundred years. The gun, if unaltered, is certainly chambered for 65mm = 2 1/2" shells. BTW, "Non Pour Balle (French) = not for round balls" indicates a choked left barrel.

[Shane Thomas]

Thanks Axel

I have since seen 2 virtually identical guns one of which was unsigned and another signed by a different name. So it was almost certainly a trade gun. Although, neither were this will engraved.

No worries, though. It's current life is not as a wall hanger but as a quail gun. Which it is proving quite capable of. Although, a bore polishing is in order soon.

[algmule]

Hello

Nothing much to write home about but as the images are still in the thread here goes: turns out there were two Wassmann active as gunsmiths in Uslar around 1890.

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Remember, every little bit of info counts.......

Peter