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German & Austrian Shotguns

Germany and Austria may not be as well known for shotguns as other western European nations, but they have produced a number of fine specimens. While they are of course separate nations, the firearms manufacturing and sporting worlds of both countries are extremely similar. The demand for fine shotguns in Germany and Austria was guided by the rise in shooting sports, specifically trap and skeet shooting.

Many German and Austrian shotguns are well-made double-barreled shotguns. Over-and-under models are a popular modern choice. These shotguns are produced by traditional companies including Krieghoff who still follow the standards set by shotgun designers 100 years ago. German companies including Schuler even produce triple-barreled hunting shotguns known as drillings.

Germans and Austrians are well known for their hunting prowess and their shotguns have made their way around the world on hunts. German and Austrian shotguns are popular international choices for skeet shooting and are well known in the professional levels in sport shooting.


Quick Facts

  • Walther, famed German handgun designer, produced a number of shotguns in the '20s, including double barreled and semi-automatic models
  • Krieghoff, a German shotgun maker, began producing shotguns in 1866 and continues to produce shotguns to this day
  • Greifelt shotguns was one of Germany’s best shotgun makers before World War II, but never fully recovered, making their shotguns extremely collectible

Recommended Items at Auction

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Pre War German Drilling in 16 Gauge/8x57JR
Apr 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Pre War German Drilling in 16 Gauge/8x57JR
by Richmond Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$4758 Bids
German Pre-War AKAH Drilling in 16 Gauge Over 8x57JR Caliber
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
German Pre-War AKAH Drilling in 16 Gauge Over 8x57JR Caliber
by Richmond Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$3505 Bids
Restored Pre-War German Combination Gun in 16 Gauge Over 8x57JR
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Restored Pre-War German Combination Gun in 16 Gauge Over 8x57JR
by Richmond Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$1504 Bids
Ferlach Game Scene Engraved Sidelock Combination Gun in 16 GA Over 7x 57R & Hensoldt Scope
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Ferlach Game Scene Engraved Sidelock Combination Gun in 16 GA Over 7x 57R & Hensoldt Scope
by Richmond Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$3752 Bids
JP SAUER & SOHN UNDERLEVER DRILLING.
May 09, 10:00 AM EDT
JP SAUER & SOHN UNDERLEVER DRILLING.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $500- $800
$2501 Bid
J. P SAUER & SOHN A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 284010 26-inch bar
Apr 30, 10:00 AM BST
J. P SAUER & SOHN A 20-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 284010 26-inch bar
by Gavin Gardiner Limited
Est: £80- £120
£801 Bid
EAST GERMAN FORTUNA-WERKE MODEL 47 EJECTOR
May 09, 10:00 AM EDT
EAST GERMAN FORTUNA-WERKE MODEL 47 EJECTOR
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $500- $900
$2501 Bid
A GERMAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 185595 28-inch monobloc barre
Apr 30, 10:00 AM BST
A GERMAN 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 185595 28-inch monobloc barre
by Gavin Gardiner Limited
Est: £200- £400
£2001 Bid
Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun
May 04, 9:00 AM CDT
Engraved and Gold Inlaid German Boxlock Double Barrel Shotgun
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $4,000- $7,000
$3,5000 Bids
Engraved German Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set
May 04, 9:00 AM CDT
Engraved German Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $12,000- $18,000
$10,0000 Bids
Johann Fanzoj Sidelock O/U Combination Gun Two Barrel Set
May 04, 9:00 AM CDT
Johann Fanzoj Sidelock O/U Combination Gun Two Barrel Set
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $10,000- $16,000
$9,0000 Bids
Reinhard Engraved Hambrusch Boxlock Drilling Two Barrel Set
May 04, 9:00 AM CDT
Reinhard Engraved Hambrusch Boxlock Drilling Two Barrel Set
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $8,000- $12,000
$7,0000 Bids
FINELY RELIEF ENGRAVED AND CARVED HAMMER DRILLING
May 09, 10:00 AM EDT
FINELY RELIEF ENGRAVED AND CARVED HAMMER DRILLING
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $2,000- $4,000
$1,0000 Bids
PRE WAR GERMAN SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF DRILLING.
May 09, 10:00 AM EDT
PRE WAR GERMAN SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF DRILLING.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $2,000- $2,500
$1,0000 Bids
SIMSON of SUHL, EAST GERMANY BOXLOCK SXS
May 09, 10:00 AM EDT
SIMSON of SUHL, EAST GERMANY BOXLOCK SXS
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $700- $1,000
$3500 Bids
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Austrian O/U Combination Gun
May 04, 9:00 AM CDT
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Austrian O/U Combination Gun
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $6,000- $9,000
$5,0000 Bids
A drilling Hofacker, Munich, with Zeiss scope
May 08, 10:00 AM CEST
A drilling Hofacker, Munich, with Zeiss scope
by Hermann Historica GmbH
Est: €0- €0
€6000 Bids
A Drilling with a Zeiss scope, Suhl
May 08, 10:00 AM CEST
A Drilling with a Zeiss scope, Suhl
by Hermann Historica GmbH
Est: €0- €0
€6000 Bids
A drilling Heym, Münnerstadt, with Ajack scope and scabbard
May 08, 10:00 AM CEST
A drilling Heym, Münnerstadt, with Ajack scope and scabbard
by Hermann Historica GmbH
Est: €0- €0
€6400 Bids
Triumphdrilling Herbert Scheiring jun.- Ferlach cal. 7x65R; .22 WMR; 20/76, #119, § C
May 15, 5:00 PM CEST
Triumphdrilling Herbert Scheiring jun.- Ferlach cal. 7x65R; .22 WMR; 20/76, #119, § C
by Joh. Springer's Erben Auctioneers
Est: €4,000- €8,000
€4,0000 Bids
S/s shotgun Johann Michelitsch - Ferlach cal. 12/70 #289 § C
May 15, 5:00 PM CEST
S/s shotgun Johann Michelitsch - Ferlach cal. 12/70 #289 § C
by Joh. Springer's Erben Auctioneers
Est: €800- €1,600
€8000 Bids
Sidelock-o/u shotgun Kettner - Cologne (Ludwig Borovnik - Ferlach) cal. 12/70 #402984 § C (I)
May 15, 5:00 PM CEST
Sidelock-o/u shotgun Kettner - Cologne (Ludwig Borovnik - Ferlach) cal. 12/70 #402984 § C (I)
by Joh. Springer's Erben Auctioneers
Est: €4,000- €7,000
€4,0000 Bids
S/s shotgun Karl Hauptmann - Ferlach cal. 12/70 #233330 § C
May 15, 5:00 PM CEST
S/s shotgun Karl Hauptmann - Ferlach cal. 12/70 #233330 § C
by Joh. Springer's Erben Auctioneers
Est: €15,000- €25,000
€15,0000 Bids
Sidelock-s/s shotgun Gebrüder Streit - Bad-Kissingen cal. 20 #12519 § C (I)
May 15, 5:00 PM CEST
Sidelock-s/s shotgun Gebrüder Streit - Bad-Kissingen cal. 20 #12519 § C (I)
by Joh. Springer's Erben Auctioneers
Est: €500- €1,000
€5000 Bids

Sellers Who Sell German & Austrian Shotguns


Poulin Antiques & Auctions

Poulin Antiques & Auctions

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company

Joh. Springer's Erben Auctioneers

Joh. Springer's Erben Auctioneers