Just a quick word or so on what Raimey stated about the last Kaiser (Wilhelm II). He did have his left arm damaged at birth that left this arm useless for his entire life. He did have however a very powerful right arm because of this. His handshake was almost bone crushing according to many who were on the receiving end. He like to play tricks on some people by turning his rings around and shaking their hands, thus causing some great pain.
He was a very avid hunter, both big game and birds. He could and did shoot a shotgun one handed with ease. So perhaps Bock very well could have provided guns to Wilhelm II, I know that Purdey did.
Greg:
You may be correct and either he was supplier to both Kaisers or two separate Kaisers?
A listing notes Otto Bock as:
"Waffenhandlungen
Otto Bock, Hoflieferant des Kaisers, Kronestrasse 9 Berlin"
Which looks to be arms or hunting arms handler/supplier or negotiator to Kaisers(plural??).
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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