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Record it exactly (including any letters or punctuation). This number can help date the gun (via Belgian proof records) or confirm originality for collectors. Neumann Bros. shotguns without serial numbers are common and do not typically reduce value — but a clearly matching serial set on all parts does increase collector interest.
The most consistent and reliable location for a Neumann Bros serial number is the . This is the flat, machined metal surface on the receiver (action) that the barrels sit upon when the gun is closed.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the history of the markings, the specific locations to check, and how to decipher the proof marks that accompany these serial numbers.
: Sometimes, the serial number is stamped on the metal part of the removable wooden forearm. Decoding Other Markings
For collectors of vintage American double-barrel shotguns, few names carry the quiet prestige of . Operating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Neumann brothers—Adolph and Frederick—produced high-quality, affordable firearms in Stuttgart, Germany, for the American market via their retail outlet in Evansville, Indiana.
Record it exactly (including any letters or punctuation). This number can help date the gun (via Belgian proof records) or confirm originality for collectors. Neumann Bros. shotguns without serial numbers are common and do not typically reduce value — but a clearly matching serial set on all parts does increase collector interest.
The most consistent and reliable location for a Neumann Bros serial number is the . This is the flat, machined metal surface on the receiver (action) that the barrels sit upon when the gun is closed.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the history of the markings, the specific locations to check, and how to decipher the proof marks that accompany these serial numbers.
: Sometimes, the serial number is stamped on the metal part of the removable wooden forearm. Decoding Other Markings
For collectors of vintage American double-barrel shotguns, few names carry the quiet prestige of . Operating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Neumann brothers—Adolph and Frederick—produced high-quality, affordable firearms in Stuttgart, Germany, for the American market via their retail outlet in Evansville, Indiana.
