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Don't have this gun in my hands yet, but wondering if someone can help with the marks. Nitro marked on edge of both barrels. Wondering about the mark above U with Crown. Its a 30" 16ga hammer gun.  
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Imperial Eagles and when coupled with NITRO notes post 1912(Suhl), when there was a rules change. Very curious if a H surmounted by a Star is present on the underside of both tubes between the flats & forend hanger.
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gloftness,
The crown U is the mark for the "view" proof, which is a detailed inspection,usually after the definitive proof.The 16 in a circle means it is chambered for 16 ga 65mm( 2 1/2-2 9/16") shells rather than current standard 2 3/4".If the "nitro" you mentioned is written in script, the gun was likely proofed in Zella-Mehlis,if block letters-then Suhl.It would have likely been made in or around the town in which the proof house was located.
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Mike and Raimey, Thanks much for the help. I wanted a hammer gun and this one just seemed awfully nice. Here are some photos of it. I am thinking about 1930 vintage, but have no way of knowing. I'm anxious to shoot it at some clays. I've got great soft 3/4 and 7/8 oz loads. Greg   
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I think it is from between the wars unless there's a date stamp on the tubes forward of the flats.
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You can just make out that the "Nitro" is in block letters so Suhl. That's a nice double, congratulations!
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The gun is likely dated.We may be able to see it if you post photos of all the markings under the barrels.
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Post 1912 & pre-1923 with constriction in both tubes. Looks like several mechanics contributed some and the script Hs just forward of the flats may be for a Hengelhaupt
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Raimey- Thanks for your help on this. I am very pleased with the quality and fit of the gun. Shoots well, but chokes are very tight. .038 and .028".
I was wondering if it might be a 1929 since the fore end just has 875 stamped and thought maybe the 29 prefix was the year (s/n 29875). What would Hengelhaupt mean?
My 16ga 7/8oz target load is 7600psi. I'm assuming this should be no problem with a "NITRO" marked barrel?
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