12 ga GDR Simson which I bought NIB from the Rod & Gun Club while I was stationed in Germany. It was my Christmas present to myself in 1983, cost $484 including a nice basketweave sling. It was my only shotgun for many years. After I left the service I lived in Jersey and the local police chief "didn't want anyone to have guns" so I was told "you're wasting your time" when I went to pick up the forms for a Firearms Purchaser ID card. Already having a quality gun, I decided to not fight city hall and left without the papers.
I still have the Simson (and the box) and regularly use it.


fiery, dependable, occasionally transcendent