Discrepancies in Markings

[phl]

This is for all the antique shotgun buffs, I hope you can clear this up. I was recently on the IMA website (http://www.ima-usa.com/prussian-sauer-sohn-double-barrel-16-bore-antique-shotgun.html) and just about bought this. The description sounded right, gun looks good, and it's a combo of SxS and 16ga. that I find hard to resist. Scrolling through the thumbnails shows the barrel markings, and one in particular: J.P. Sauer & Son, Suhl. It seemed to me that something was amiss, so I pulled one out of the safe and had a look. On the one in hand, it was marked: J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl. So here is my question: is the word "son" spelled differently because this gun was aimed at an American market? Or is it not what it is claimed to be? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[waidmann]

I can pull the page but the thumbnails won't magnify. As I'm sure you know Sohn and Son are the same word. Before the requirement to i.d. the importer, one had to apply the country of origin (COO) in English. I simply assume they went further. Back in the days of lead shot for waterfowl a number were imported.

 

[phl]

Thanks waidman. I don't know, though, without it in front of me.....I am sure it's the real deal and all, just got that "feeling". Thanks again.

 

[waidmann]

I don't know what's being asked dollarwise. I will tell you this most German guns are choked tighter than most American taste i.e. Full/Full or Imp.Mod./Full. If your goal is have a close range bird gun factor modification by a reputable smith.

As I said back in the day shooting lead at ducks a tight gun made sense.

Know what you are buying!
W.