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Simson 12ga SXS

chicoppeechicoppee Member Posts: 312 ✭✭
edited March 2017 in Ask the Experts
Help!
How does on determine the year of manufacture for A Simson & Shul SXS 12 ga 2 3/4 shotgun .
The serial number is 156xxx . Checkered pistol grip and forearm, rich case colors !

Any help will be appreciated !
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    rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    After the First World War, in the 1920's. The Germans changed their proof laws, requiring a date to one of the proof marks. Generally it will be in the format of 3 or 4 numbers. Found on either the "water table", or underside of the barrels. With the other German Proof Marks.

    Simpson was in business from the 1890's, until 1932. The pre W W I, proof marks aren't dated. But you can get a rough idea of the age, because they differ from the later ones.
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