I am looking at a 16 ga. that the seller is describing as made a by a German gunsmith to establish his credentials. It has 29.5" (75 cm) barrels, a hidden (non-Greener) third fastener and weighs just over 6lbs. The stock and fore-end have horn embellishments. The asking price is in the high $2k range.
Based on the pictures below, the fit and finish of this gun seems very high, but I would appreciate any feedback on that point, as well as any thoughts on the following questions:
1. There is a serial number on the barrels (which are stamped Krupp Stahl) but not the action - was that a common practice for a gun made by an individual maker?
2. I am waiting for pictures of the proof marks, but apparently there is no date stamp. Based on this, the seller believes the gun was made prior to 1923.
3. As described by the seller, the proof marks include a circle with 16/1 in it, which I understand indicates that it was proofed with 65mm (2 9/16") chambers. The seller indicates that the chambers are 2 3/4", so I am assuming the chambers were let out at some point.
Thanks in advance, Doverham
