Guns International #: 103429688

Category - Shotguns - 16 Gauge

Category
Shotguns - 16 Gauge

Romer Werke Becker 16 ga Revolving shotgun

Description:
Overview of the Römer Werke Shotgun The most notable shotgun produced by Römer Werke Waffenfabrik in Suhl, Germany, was the rare Becker Revolving Shotgun, manufactured in the early to mid-1920s. Design: The shotgun utilized an unusual "blow-forward" action, patented by Deutsche Jagdwaffen-Gesellschaft in 1899 but only produced later by Römerwerke. Gauge/Ammunition: It fired a 16 gauge, 2 1/2-inch shell. Capacity: It featured a 5-round cylinder with independent sleeves for each shell. Operation: Loading involved inserting shells through a port, which rotated the cylinder. The first shot was cocked by pulling the barrel forward through the hand guard. After the first shot, the barrel would automatically recoil forward, lock, and the cylinder would rotate for the next shot. Gas from the fired shell was redirected to eject the spent casing straight out the rear of the loading port. Subsequent shots were also fired using the blow-forward action, with the trigger only resetting when the barrel was in the forward position. Rarity: Production numbers for this specific shotgun were very low, with research indicating as few as 100 to about 500 manufactured. Company Background The firm Römerwerk was founded on June 1, 1888, by Jacob Römer. The company was primarily involved in supplying machine-made rifle parts to other manufacturers in the Suhl region, which was a hub for gun production. After World War I, the company became Römerwerk AG and was eventually liquidated sometime after Jacob Römer's death in 1931. Other products included drilling rifles and various pistols, such as a .22 LR model with interchangeable barrels. The company is no longer in business as a firearms manufacturer under that name. The firearm has bluing loss and minor pitting on the left side of the barrel just ahead of the forend. The forend has a crack on the left side. The stock has a slight crack on the right side just below the screw.  It has a 25" Full choke plain barrel. Additional shipping to AK,HI,CA,PR.

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,995.00
Shipping: $100.00