WWII bring-back Nimrod Gewehrfabrik (Thieme & Schlegelmilch, Suhl) drilling with two interchangeable barrel sets. Includes photocopy of capture certificate dated 1944. Boxlock action with Greener crossbolt and Nimrod “Nasenverschluss” nose-lug locking. Double triggers with automatic set rear trigger and thumb-lever barrel selector. Automatic tang safety. Receiver finely engraved with acanthus scrollwork. Walnut stock with checkered pistol grip and forend, fluted horn grip cap, oval cheekpiece, and black horn trigger guard and butt plate. Length of pull 14-3/4 inches. Weight 7.2 pounds with matching barrel set installed. | Barrel Set A (matching): 24-7/8-inch Krupp Laufstahl barrels, serial and forend numbered to the receiver. 20 gauge choke-bored shot barrel (left), rifle barrel likely 8×57 JR (right), and rifle under barrel likely 5.6x35R Vierling. Blade front sight and two folding-leaf rear sights. | Barrel Set B: 26-3/4-inch Krupp Laufstahl barrels. Twin 20 gauge shot barrels over rifle barrel, probably 8x72R. Blade front sight, two folding-leaf rear sights and Mauser-type side-swinging scope mounts. Unnumbered forend. | German smokeless and rifle proofs throughout. FFL or C&R required for transfer. No international shipping.
Caliber: 20 gauge
Serial Number: 39840
Condition
Fine, near excellent. Barrels retain most original blue, with some oxidation near the muzzle of Barrel Set A. Traces of case colors on receiver. Bores bright and clear. Stock free of cracks with only light handling marks. Markings sharp throughout. Confirm rifle chambering before use.
