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Made strong to last long. I prefer them without the horn triggerguard because they are prone to breakage in colder weather. They are well made guns and will outlast all of us. Far as value, its probably ok in that great condition.
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I could do without the horn thingy, the cheekpiece and the engravings of Pterodactylus on the side.
Why do so many of them look like that?
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Thanks guys for the feedback, I think I will let this one go as not much room for profit in future, but always good to learn. In my WWII militaria hobby its always interesting to see what was brought back by our vets! Not much demand for dinosaur engraved firearms.
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I just ran across this forum trying to find information on a Sauer & Sohn/Geco 12 Gauge I recently acquired. Following my search, this thread topic came up and I viewed the posted pictures. The pictures looked just like mine with attention drawn to the red recoil pad. I compared mine to the pictures and realized I have this actual shotgun. The information posted is really helpful and I would like to learn more about what I have. The condition of the wood and bluing is excellent for the age of the gun. Is there a specific model or grade of this particular gun? Searching, I can't find any comparable models with the wood inlays in the stock and forearm or color case heavily engraved receiver. Any help is appreciated and I look forward to participating in this forum.
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GECO was a gun store about like Sears, etc
The history of Geco (Gustav Genschow & Co.) began in 1887 when Karl Gustav Adolf Genschow founded the company. Geco started as a weapons and ammunition wholesaler, but has since become a major ammunition brand.
Milestones in Geco's history
1887: The company was founded by Karl Gustav Adolf Genschow
1899: The company invested in a weapons and ammunition factory in Baden, Germany
1903: The company acquired Durlacher Zündhütchen- und Patronenfabrik GmbH
1912: The company established a subsidiary in Vienna to export to Austria-Hungary and the Balkans
1924: The company took over production facilities at Deutsche Werke AG
1940: The company's founder, Gustav Genschow, died
1952: The company resumed production of hunting and sports ammunition
1966/67: The GECO, Rottweil, and RWS brands merged under Dynamit Nobel AG
1972: The company relocated from Durlach to Fürth/Stadeln
Today, Geco is a major player in the ammunition industry, offering a wide variety of products for both sporting and hunting purposes.
USAF RET 1971-95 ![[Linked Image from jpgbox.com]](http://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/57865_80x60.jpg)
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I find cocking indicators totally unnecessary and yet so cool
This ain't a dress rehearsal , Don't Let the Old Man IN
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Hi ellenbr,
how do you know it´s been to the Proof Facility in 1938? I only see the Proof, which means its been there before 1939. Is the 13/1 indicating the date? If so, would love to know for my personal betterment.
Cheers!
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Look @ the Suhl date just under the >>Nitro Stamp<< on the underside of the left tube. Could be 1936¿
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Ah, I see it. No I think you are right, its a 1938.
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On the stamps, & even for ones like >>Nitro<< which has a relative position with time, each proofmark has a very specific location due to the pedantic nature of the Germans. Looking in the mirror too with a Coonass in the corner.
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