Karl Kormes Record 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun 29.875" Full/Full

This Karl Kormes "Record" chambered in 12 gauge, is a side-by-side double-barrel shotgun featuring a 29 7/8" barrel with 2 3/4" chambers, full/full chokes, a single bead sight, dual triggers and a tang-mounted safety, marked with a gold inlay pigeon emblem. Karl Kormes was a firearms manufacturer based in Leipsig, Germany, active in the post World War II era and known for high-grade shotguns, including collaborations with Belgian makers like Benjamin Piper. This shotgun exemplifies fine craftsmanship with high-relief vine and leaf engraving on the fences, a checkered splinter forearm, straight grip stock and a professionally restored blue finish, making it mechanically excellent and historically significant as a curio and relic long gun. This beautiful shotgun is in excellent condition.