Granddaddy's Double (16 Gauge) - Pic Heavy

[Bprice]

My grandfather, Charlie here on the forum,passed down to me my great great grandfather's (Charles Adolf Bengel) 1894 (year still in question)Krupp 16 Gauge Shotgun. Before he passed he handed this down to my grandfather (Charlie Price), with specific instructions to take care of it, use it, and pass it down to his first born grandson. Well thats me...and he passed it on to me this weekend. What a treasure. I am so honored to have it in my home, I can't wait to share it with my grandson one day.</p>

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[Hoggsnatcher]

wow man awsome gun and a great story

 

[puddle jumper]

Thats awsome man ,
Really nice piece of the family history..
Puddle

 

[Bubbakat]

That is truly a legecy. Cherish it. When it is time to pass it on you will feel the same honor that was felt when it was passed on to you.

 

[Treed1]

emoToast SWEEEEEET ! emoThumbsup

 

[Bprice]

Thanks y'all... I'm going to try and get a turkey hunt in before the season expires.

 

[bigbuck]

is it a German gun? Very nice craftsmanship!

 

[Bprice]

Bigbuck... yes, it was brought over to the US from Germany in 1894. We believe it was called a Krupp, and was made in Essen, Germany.

 

[twilson]

Brandon, the steel comes from Krupp for the gun. They used to make cannons and the steel on the top of the chrysler building came from them. They have a pretty neat history. Several manufacturers used the steel for their barrels. Found that out a while back when I was in the market for a high end shotgun. I know a few people that could help you in finding out more about it if you are interested.

 

[BustinBass197]

Sweet gun. That is a classic pic above (11.jpg). That should go on the cover of of the UT recruitment letter this year, or maybe even a Christmans card. Just something to think about.

 

[charlie]

Brandon:

The barrels were made by the Krupp Works in Essen Germany and are marked "Flusstahl" which means fluid steel (as opposed to Damascus or Twist steel). The action and wood were fitted by some unnamed maker, probably made in some guild by an apprentice who was not allowed to sign the gun or put the maker's name on it. The cross-bolt type action resembles those made by Sauer, a well-known German gunmaker. I'm now pretty sure the gun was made after WWI since it has "Made in Germany" stamped on the buttstock (just behind pistol grip). I believe there were international regulations put in place about that time that required manufacturers to mark country of manufacture on products.

BTW, grandfather's name was Bengel (not Bengal) and he and his family immigrated to the USA when he was a boy. My Mother told that they came to avoid military draft imposed by Bismark. She traced their roots back into the 1600's in Wolfslugen, Germany.

Hope you can get a gobbler with it.

Gramps

 

[bprice_paterfamilias]

...and I couldn't ask for a better father or son. I'll keep listening and looking for old Tom up here...

 

[hookset]

Priceless!

 

[foodsaver]

NICE!

 

[johnboy44]

i dont think i would ever let that go sweet gun

 

[Fat Albert]

<font color="#ff0033" size="3" face="comic sans ms,sand">hey BP, loved the story and the pictures. truely, a beautiful gun. I have my grandfather's single barrel shotgun and would not take a million dollars for it. It has won many, many turkeys and hams at shoots. BTW, would you consider me as a grandson????? you know I love ya big much.....FA</font>

 

[MadBomber]

My Dad aquired a few fine shotguns over the years and told me that they were not going to be mine but would go to my Son Christian. I added 2 or 3 more with them and he now has them all.</p>

12 Ga Franchi over/under</p>

Lefevre Nitro Express 32" full/full with magnum chambers</p>

Model 59 (I think)Winchester with fiberglass barrel</p>

(2) Winchester model 37 single barrels, 1 16ga & 1 12 ga The 12 ga was mine.</p>

Spanish made 12ga side by side highly engraved receiver with curly wood stock</p>

20 ga Ithaca pump given to me by my Grandfather on Mom's side. World's lightest all-steel shotgun. 5.25 lbs</p>

I'll give him a call and get him to takea few pictures.</p>

 

[Kfish]

Very nice

 

[elwestb]

Brandon that is just awesome! Beautiful old gun and a great story! Keep digg'in on the history and back ground like the others have posted.

 

[ukfod1]

very cool. beautiful gun