Geha 12ga shotgun

[Greasemonkey]

This is one I found a few weeks ago in a LGS for a little bit of nothing.. Built on a highly modified Gewher 98 action from existing military rifles. From what I have found it's German made from the '20's or '30's. I also understand it is only rated for 2 9/16 inch shells, NO 2 3/4 inchers. Someone got brave and fired it with the bolt head missing, I dug a shotgun primer out of the bolt. I found a replacement bolt head and had the bolt checked for cracks, it was given a clean bill of health, but, I'm still not sure on whether or not I would fire it. It may just remain as a completely safe to fire....historical wall hanger. The guy at the LGS has some 2 1/2 inch shells, he says are totally safe for these older shotguns, I left the box there. I have also seen the names Remo and Hard Hit Heart associated with it, some were the more fancy models and were available in 16 and 20 gauges.

[Brake Weight]

Neat find.

[Junk Yard Dog]

That looks.....safe? I don't think I would fire that with anything but the lowest low brass load. Get some all brass shells and cut them down to the size needed, pack them by hand.

[Greasemonkey]

Thanks..

I've been debating on the firing of it.. but, very leery on it. Maybe one day, I might, no rush at the moment.

The 2 1/2 inch shells they claim are minimum loads.