Interesting double indeed. It looks to be for the American market, or possibly English, per the absence of cocking indicators & sling swivels and proofed/proved in July of 1925 with 70mm chambers and vulgar fractions. It has either a double rifle receiver or Model 35/36 Drilling receiver/frame(my guess but similar to Model 61 but the scalloped frame is a little different) with Purdey sideclips, H&H ejectors and Weapons Grade Krupp steel tubes as found on Sauers while Simson made tubes generally have the name "Simson" in script on the underside, i.e. Simson frame with Sauer tubes??? The high end Simson Model 62 had tubes of Poldi steel while the Model 61 had Krupp fluid steel tubes as well as a straight hand stock. This Simson has set screws at the overhanging and interscepting scears, as noted by Mr. Mouer, which is usually found on double rifles. Fine Arabesque/Scroll engraving as found on a Model 60 with straight hand stock. Definitely a restock as the pistol grip would have had a cap. Serial number is on the left barrel flat and Simson logo should be on the left side of the rear lug. Interesting combination of features found on a range of weapons all in one lot.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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