| chapmen |
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| 03/09/20 06:52 PM |
Re: Single Shot Rifles at Auction
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Appears to me to be a similar flavour, however I think it is a "one-off" gun designed and 'custom' made, likely in a German or Austrian shop.
Quite an interesting design and operation, with the shotgun chamber sliding sideways to be in line with the action and butt stock.
Oberhammer in Munich had an "DRGM" on this construction or parts. This "DRGM" was granted in July 1896. The title referred to a "military rifle with a shot barrel underneath". But - this system of the gun i bought i have never seen as military system. Oberhammer was able to manufacture weapons himself, so I assume that the weapon was made in his workshop. As you can see in the link rifles like these from Oberhammer are known- but with the Mauser98 System.
http://www.germanhuntingguns.com/archives/oberhammer-peter-of-munich/