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double barrel 16ga.rabbit ears

ddunningddunning Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
edited April 2008 in Ask the Experts
i need some help..i got this gun in a trade..but can't idenity it..it's a 16ga..291/2 inch barrels..marked nitro..has mg.stahl on each barrel also letters ECO IN SIDE A G ON TOP OF EACH BARREL..HAS RABBIT EARS..SER.#12352..SLING SWIVELS...CHEEK REST,STELL BUTT PLATE WITH THE eco in side a g...double trigers..nothing on side plates..solid rib..can take photo and send if anyone can help....can contack me at ddunning2@tampabay.rr.com or call me at 352-503-6688 would appreciate any and all help...also a value if possable... thank you....dallas
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Geco was a Trade name used by a large German Sporting Goods Dealer/Distributor. If this shotgun was made or sold in Germany after 1891 it will have German Proof Marks on the barrels and on the receiver under the barrels.

    From your description with the external hammers and sling swivels, it's a older utility grade gun, made before the First World War. Prior to shooting take it to a competent gunsmith for inspection and testfiring. Some of these old timers had shorter chambers then modern made guns. This could result in potential problems, when firing modern ammo.
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  • AdamsQuailHunterAdamsQuailHunter Member Posts: 2,022 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello "ddunning"[:)]

    German made shotgun - utility grade - has European chambers which are shorter than American 16 guage. It is easy enought for any competent gunsmith to "fresh-out" the barrel for 2-3/4 shotshells. Have her checked out and chambered for modern shotshells and shoot the heck out of it.

    Best Regards[:)]
    Steve Adams
    AdamsQuailHunter
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