Carcano -

I had an identical Simson with the same wood species for the stock. 1950s vintage...I think 1951, but I sold it a while back. That was my first ever double gun. 16ga when you could still get 16ga shells at your local Walmart or Kmart here in the states. Very nicely made.

I'm assuming the wood choice was dictated by supply chain issues in East Germany and depleted stocks of walnut from the prior conflicts.

Regards,

Chris