SIMSON 74-E, 12 GA; A Rare Treasure in Brand New Condition
Guns International #: 100511904 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - German Double - Simson Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: balmakh
Member Since: 12/12/14
First Name: MJ
State: California
Zip: 90004
Country: United States
Phone: 818-720-5303
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: cashier check, money wire, cash
Description:
SIMSON-74-E, SxS Collector Shotgun, SR # 781503 - Purchased in Germany and hand-carried to the US in 1974; Test fired once and never again; has been in safe keeping for 40 years in Mint condition. Simson & Co. made very high quality shotguns from 1856 - 2003 in the East German city of SUHL, where some of the finest German hunting weapons are manufactur
Gauge: 12 w/ejectors; Shells: 2¾ long (70mm); Barrels: 28" solid rib, (R) Half-choke (L) Full-choke; Barrels have the GDR ( East German) & "Special Gewehr Lauf Stahl" Markings, which is a special steel developed by Freiderich Krupp in the 1880's in the Ruhr Valley of Germany and used only on very "high end" weapons. Action: Anson & Deely w/ Greener Lock. Triggers: Dbl; Front: fires both barrels, Rear: fires left. Safety: Auto lock of triggers and trigger rods. Stock: Fine walnut w/ cheek piece & pistol grip with engraved silver cap. Engraving: Arabesque Hunting scene. Manufactured: 8/1982.
Location of Shotgun: Los Angeles County.
Today, no similar model SImson 74-E shotguns in the same condition can be found in the US or Germany. The Wood, Metal & Bore conditions are like new; no blemish or scratch anywhere. Shotgun comes with three combo-locks gun case.
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