12 GA bolt action shotgun made in germany

[PatLaf]

Hi CGNers! I need help from CGG (Canadian Gun Gurus)

My father in law and me are looking for information about this old 12 GA bolt action shotgun "made in germany". This gun came out of an old attic and

we don't know much about it except that the stock is in bad shape but the metal works great.

What surprised me the most is the total length (36 inches with the receiver) and the lightweight. Incredibly light!

Specifically, we have four questions:

- Where was it made and for what purpose?
- Why it is written "Made in germany" instead of "hergestellt in Deutschland". Why in english?
- Is possible to find a stock replacement? Or is it maybe easier to repair it?
- What year was it probably made?

Thanks!

Here are the pictures:

 

[tiriaq]

These were low priced shotguns made in post-WWI Germany for export. That's why the inscription is in English.

 

[Alex_Zues]

After WWI, Germany was forced to get rid of a majority of it's Gewehr 98s. To save them from the fires, they converted many into shotguns for export. Some 12g, some 16g, maybe even more. Not sure what pressures they are meant to take, but considering its WWI era, might be worth checking what loads are safe to shoot, should you ever choose to.

 

[tiriaq]

After WWI, Germany was forced to get rid of a majority of it's Gewehr 98s. To save them from the fires, they converted many into shotguns for export. Some 12g, some 16g, maybe even more. Not sure what pressures they are meant to take, but considering its WWI era, might be worth checking what loads are safe to shoot, should you ever choose to.

The converted 98s are "Geha" brand. The Remo uses a purpose built action. Note the standard German proof marks.

 

[gabrielguitars]

I'm pretty sure that Remo Populare was made by Henry Boker. I had one a bazillion years ago, but never did anything with it. It's not junk, but it's junque.

 

[antiqueguy]

its was a cheap shotgun made to export and sell alot of them it did what anyother shotgun did shoot.

they're quite common not worth that much

 

[oldiron]

Does it look like the action was loose in the stock the last time it was fired? That could leave a mark.