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Simson/Astoria ?
#120644 11/08/08 11:46 AM
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According to the Dictionary of Guns and Gunmakers, Simson & Co. (Suhl) once made shotguns using the brand name "Astoria." Can anyone shed light on this?

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The History and Guns of Simson & Co., Suhl,Germany

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Re: Simson/Astoria ?
SimsonShooter #120656 11/08/08 02:24 PM
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I think the name was more in-line with baby carriages(prams), drivetrains and air rifles after the forced nationalization during the mid 1930s as BSW. A scattergun with the name may exist but I'm not aware of its existance just yet.

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Re: Simson/Astoria ?
SimsonShooter #120716 11/08/08 10:39 PM
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It's spelled 'Astora'. You would not want the to boys to think of world famous Waldorf Astoria of NYC.


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