Deactivated Pre WWII German Nimrod double barrel shotgun

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A rare pre WWII German manufactured double barrel shotgun, chambered in 12 bore. This beautiful hand crafted shotgun was made by Nimrod Gewehr-Fabrik, Suhl. This was the name of Thieme & Schlegelmilch's factory. Nimrod was the trademark. They have been trading since the 1800s and have built some extraordinary and unique firearms. The hand detailing on this gun is superb. Using an eye glass or camera lens this can really be appreciated. This example has the correct period German proof stamps (Crown over U and Nitro stamps) The "Nitro" stamp was used from 1912 to 1939. The serial number and markings date to the 1930s. The action features Purdey double sliding bolt with Greener cross-bolt. The barrels were manufactured by Krupp Essen one of the best and renowned German gun makers and suppliers of high quality firearms and parts. Nimrod also produced three barreled "Drilling" combination shotgun/rifles that were used by the German Luftwaffe during WWII. In the latter stages of WWII, German forces were using these shotguns to defend Germany from the Allied advance. A superb German hand crafted shotgun. Deactivated with a working action it can be cocked, stripped and dry fired.

To order Call 01547 529093 or 05603 416575 or email sales@deactivated-guns.co.uk.

Product Code: 2GEY6

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