Pictures Added WTK: German Bolt Action 12 ga.

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Sorry about placing this with the small bore group, but a friend of mine just got a shotgun from his deceased cousin. It is 12 ga and the action appears to have a K98 profile with GERMANY marked on the side of the receiver ring. I think it holds 2 shot shells in the magazine.

Has anyone ever seen one of these German Bolt Action 12 ga shotguns?

I will be getting pictures of this shotgun.

Also is there a better place in this forun to post them?

Dane
 
it “may be” a GEHA 12 ga, which resembles a Mauser 98 action, 26” barrel? do a search on “German 12 gage” & you’ll see some GEHAs, in 12 & 16 guage.
 
These shotguns were converted from Gew98 surplus rifles @1920’s. They functioned well provided no hot loads were run through them. Be aware the original dual front locking lugs were removed from the bolt, leaving the rear safely lug as the only form of locking. The weapon can also fire with the bolt head removed. There are stories both pro and con of the performance of these shotguns. Given that it’s a 100 year old repurposed weapon, have a competent gunsmith check it completely. If hot loads were used and the rear lock is compromised, it could result in a fatal injury
 
Interesting as a collectible, but after seeing one in hand at my local collector’s club meeting this month, I personally wouldn’t shoot one. the construction didn’t inspire confidence the way a model 98 does……..
 
Muncher 1953 said:
Interesting as a collectible, but after seeing one in hand at my local collector’s club meeting this month, I personally wouldn’t shoot one. the construction didn’t inspire confidence the way a model 98 does……..
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I agree with you 100%. I wouldn't shoot this shotgun.
 
The one pictured appears to have pimped wood IMO.
They're OK to shoot with low pressure loads. Cycle the bolt easy so you don't shuck the bolt face. My son has one he picked up for 40 bux at a show not long ago.
An interesting piece of German history!
 
biggymu said:
These shotguns were converted from Gew98 surplus rifles @1920’s. They functioned well provided no hot loads were run through them. Be aware the original dual front locking lugs were removed from the bolt, leaving the rear safely lug as the only form of locking. The weapon can also fire with the bolt head removed. There are stories both pro and con of the performance of these shotguns. Given that it’s a 100 year old repurposed weapon, have a competent gunsmith check it completely. If hot loads were used and the rear lock is compromised, it could result in a fatal injury
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I have one and have examined it closely. I think, rather than a conversion of a G98 I believe mine was made up from parts left over in stock. No indication of any residual military or typical assembly marks. I have seen one in .410 and believe some were made up in 16ga. Agree that this is an inherently weak design. I certainly wouldn't shoot one.
 
GEM said:
I have one and have examined it closely. I think, rather than a conversion of a G98 I believe mine was made up from parts left over in stock. No indication of any residual military or typical assembly marks. I have seen one in .410 and believe some were made up in 16ga. Agree that this is an inherently weak design. I certainly wouldn't shoot one.
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I found a bit of history on these on an old post . Makes for good reading . Scroll down to #27 https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/mauser-geha-remo-hard-hit-heart-survey.76058/page-2
 
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