German Drilling Shotgun

[soltangris]

I know this is what is called a German Drilling: Specifics and price, of course I am clueless and any help is appreciated in advance.

http://s250.photobucket.com/user/Suf...man%20Drilling

[ellenbr]

Interesting set of initials AW, IC, S.K. and script WK with the K very similar to those seen in the jagged circle on what looks to be a Blitz variant drilling with Karl Streng und Co. atop. I've seen registers that infer his shop may have closed in 1920 so the sporting weapon would date from 1912 - 1920. Not sure on the tag with Dianawaffe Meyerwerk???? Have you any images of the frame sides?

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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[soltangris]

Added the pictures I think you wanted, of the stock ? to the slideshow.... Also, on the Dianawaffe Meyerwerk tag, I have another German drilling, a bit larger with Prima before the Kruppe... and it has the same tag on the stock..... Heres some pics about that one... BUT im just trying to get info on the first one ive listed at the moment.

[ellenbr]

I've seen Älgmule correctly describe the 2nd drilling on another board. The 1st is a Blitz or triggerplate action that passed thru the Suhl proofhouse between 1912 & early 1923. At some point the head of the stock was properly pinned. If the serial number is sequential, the concern would have been in business for quite some time.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
rse

[soltangris]

great, if I was going to pick one to hold onto, and one to let younger nephew have (who really isnt into guns have) which should I keep?

[ellenbr]

I'd probably side with the one with the glass atop & the 8x57R. The other is probably a 9,3X72R and has the head of the stock pinned.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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