C. Paubel 10 gauge
 

I have searched the web with only one hit for something on this maker. Has anyone ever run across this maker before? Looks like a very high quality gun with Damascus barrels. Marked C. Paubel, Suhl, Prussia. Good wood, nice Damascus barrels, some nice scroll engraving. A real heavy gun, but in remarkable condition. I will try to take some pictures of the barrel flats and water table possibly tomorrow. A friend called me about the gun and I told him I would see what I could dig up. I know pictures will lead to more information. In the meantime any information is appreciated.

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I have posted some pictures of the gun. No maker maker or proof marks. Posted on DBL gun site also. It's a 10 gauge made in Suhl in early 1880's. Quality is good and on excellent condition for its age. Weighs about 10 lbs, with 32 1/2" barrels. Just thought it was an interesting gun.

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Very very nice. I am not familiar with the maker.

good lookin gun for sure...not many that old in that good of shape....charlie

Just amazes me how many quality guns were being built 100+ years ago. What amazes me even more is that there are guns that have survived in such nice condition. Heck case color not worn on the bottom of the receiver.
Really like my Parker's but it's really neat trying to dig up information on guns such as this. Wish this was a sub gauge gun I would break my self imposed rule to not buy more guns.

Nice gun. Much of the fun is trying to chase down info on something new and unknown.
Erick

To each his own !

I find it much more gratifying to load the ammunition and then kill something with them !

I may suggest that you visit the German Gun Collectors site and ask the questions. There are 2-3 very knowledgeable guys that frequent the site. With regard to German guns, they are sometimes difficult to determine the actual maker. Sauer, Greifelt and many others made guns for the trade market and were private labeled by stores and other factories.