Help ID this shotgun - The Firearms Forum

Okiak · 01-02-2010, 06:54 PM

My wife bought this side by side at an auction in Japan. I need to ID it in order to get an import permit. I'll attach a picture of the action and the proofs marked on the barrel.

Thanks for any help.

Okiak · 01-07-2010, 02:36 PM

This must be a tough one. The gun is in the Armory, but I'll try to pull it out and take a few more pictures of it. The crown proof resembles the Birmingham proof without any lower figure. Not sure what the STFEL means.

The long serial number that begins with 44121 is the Japanese registration #.

Jim K · 01-07-2010, 11:58 PM

Are those the only markings? I am stumped. Double guns have been made in Japan, but I know nothing of their proof system or markings.

Would just "STFEL 12 gauge double" and "Country of Origin - Japan" be enough ID for import purposes? I doubt you will get much more.

Lotsa luck.

Jim

01-02-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
Okiak Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6	Help ID this shotgun My wife bought this side by side at an auction in Japan. I need to ID it in order to get an import permit. I'll attach a picture of the action and the proofs marked on the barrel. Thanks for any help. Attached Images -->

01-07-2010, 02:36 PM	#2
Okiak Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Help ID this shotgun This must be a tough one. The gun is in the Armory, but I'll try to pull it out and take a few more pictures of it. The crown proof resembles the Birmingham proof without any lower figure. Not sure what the STFEL means. The long serial number that begins with 44121 is the Japanese registration #.

01-07-2010, 11:58 PM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Help ID this shotgun Are those the only markings? I am stumped. Double guns have been made in Japan, but I know nothing of their proof system or markings. Would just "STFEL 12 gauge double" and "Country of Origin - Japan" be enough ID for import purposes? I doubt you will get much more. Lotsa luck. Jim