Jul 16, 2008 · Simson & Co. began building guns in Suhl, Germany in 1856 until 1936 when Hitler's dictatorship forced the Jewish Simson family to flee Germany. The company continued to operate …

Nov 24, 2007 · Simson & Co made very fine sporting arms in the town of Suhl before WW-I and up to the beginning of WW-II. When the Nazis took power the firm was confiscated from the Simson family, …

Sep 5, 2017 · FC1 is correct about Simson. A little further info; after the Soviet takeover of East Germany many of the smaller firms in Suhl/Zella-Mehlis were put under the umbrella of Simson. …

Jun 20, 2008 · Simson Suhl were a German arms manufacturer and steel works. They made a range of guns, including Lugers and G98s before WW2. The company were owned by a Jewish family, so …

Jan 22, 2018 · Hello Guys, I would like to ask your help again concerning another old gun. It is a Simson & Co., produced in Suhl. My thoughts are that it has been produced in February 1950. Here are all …

Apr 8, 2009 · First: It is not a Simson. Yes, Merkel made shotguns using the Simson name, but they were clearly marked "Simson" given that that name was very well regarded. Also, there are no …

Dec 31, 2007 · If the Bornmullers were Jewish, the Nazis would have seized the company well before 1942 and used the plant and machinery for the war effort (as they did with a famous gun …

Jun 26, 2011 · I have a German drilling, 16 ga. SxS, with 7.8 x 57 rifle barrel underneath. Would appreciate any information that you can provide as to background and value. Condition: NRA …

Aug 21, 2018 · Simson is the maker, Suhl is the town in Germany and Thüringen is the state in which Suhl resides. It's definitely a Suhl gun as the shield with the shoe sole and the pick through it is the …

Feb 1, 2010 · I am new to the forum. I was wondering info on a pistol my dad gave my wife. It has 6.35 1916 model automatic pistol, COQ patent. It also has a small Hope stamp on it. I posted it on the …