Smith Master Gun Makers were of German decent also. Smith double guns, this has alway interested me about the early J.P. However note the similar stock design work to the Pre 1913 L.C. Unfortunately not a great quality picture, I was unable to show the beautiful delicate Conservative German Engraving. Here is a picture I took of the picture sent to me of our 1849-1889 J.P. His surprise at the quality of the gun was not unexpected, especially the finished Jeweled internal side lock work. It does not surprise me that your Gun Smith had never seen 1925 Simson double gun, in reality few here in the US even know what they are. Only Master Gun Makers like Freddie Brunner, Rich Painter or Nick Makinson with their level of expertise work on these German high Grade double guns. Smith guns have little to no experience with High Grade (Best) German Double Guns. Most Gun Smiths here in the USA excepting those who work on L.C.
Last edited by Pine Creek/Dave on Fri 7:32 am edited 20 times in total Congratulations on owning one of their finest double guns. Unfortunately not only their business perished, most of their families did also. You are absolutely correct (K & S) Kettner and Simson were noted German Best Gun purveyors, destroyed mostly during WWI and WWII. Sauer Bird gun rates some nice new Silver Snap Caps, will have to pick up a new set in the very near future. Bird Gun will definitely get used in the Grouse mountains every year from now on, and will be passed on down thru the family for many generations. I know how rare they truly are, especially in pristine condition. I was exceedingly lucky to acquire this fine old SideLock German High Grade (Best) 16 gauge double gun, made in Suhl. The French Walnut would probably not be available today to use and even with Roys fine Engraving work on the breech work, it still would not be the same. Today the engineering on this High Grade German double gun would cost over 30K, if you could even get Krupp to make a set of 16 Gauge Barrels to equal their very best. will never need to be tweaked at the end of every bird season, to assure perfect lock up, even after 168 years this J.P Sauer double gun is absolutely pristine. Having owned a Boss London Best SideLock 16 Gauge Double Gun, that was passed down thru our family and never abused, the Boss company never made a double gun to equal this particular 16 gauge SideLock J.P. The original Sauer lock up is as new, and locks up safe tight. The Krupp Barrels are absolutely pristine. Original Case coloring is absolutely beautiful, especially for a approx 150+ year old double gun. Sauer Bird gun may have been Engraved by Jacob Glahn Sr when he was a young man in Germany. Sauer 16 Gauge SideLock Bird Gun weighs in at 6.2 Lbs, Engraved with the conservative delicate German Spinning clays, similar to the L.
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