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[retiredwarden]

just bought a 16 ga. S/S Fried KRUPP. Probably WWI or older; it's in nice shape, no serial numbers and no other markings anywhere except the Krupp insignia.
Any idea what she could be worth or where I can get more info:

[hogdogs]

These guys are gonna want pics so be ready...
Proof mark is one term I have learned here!
Brent

[Dave McC]

Krupp is only on the barrels,right?

Krupp made good steel, other folks made shotguns from Krupp steel.

Lots of Euro guns were not well marked, especially low to mid grade guns.

Low grade guns weren't made of Krupp steel or Stahl in German.

"Guild" guns like this aren't as high priced as name brands, even when they are just as well made of quality materials.

IMO, without seeing it, best I can say is it's worth something.

Is it boxlock or sidelock?

A straight stock or one with a cheekpiece?

A curved grip or straight?

Is the bead ivory yellowed from age? Plastic stays white for along time.

Does it have a plate or is the wood just checkered?

Is the stock carved and how well?

All that can affect value.

Chances are it's chambered for ammo shorter than we use now. That will adversely affect value also.

HTH.....

Don't feel bad, some of these are great shooters. And 2 1/2" ammo is available from Polywad, Ballistic Products,etc.