Registered: Oct 2008
Location: Hoosier State
Posts: 90

I have a shot gun that has been in my family since at least my Great Grandfather, maybe even longer but that far as I know. It is a Lignose Double Barrell Side-by-Side, I'm not sure what guage it is, looks to be either a 16 or 20 guage?

I've never shot it, it is too old and I'm afraid to damage something if I do. I'm not looking to sell it or anything, I have looked all over to try and find out info on this gun and can't. I would like to find out if there is somewhere that I can buy replacement parts to make it where I could shoot it again. I know my Grandfather shot it all the time before he died, he would use it to hunt squirrel. If anyone has any info or a place I could find info I would appreciate anything and everything....

Thanks All

Brandon

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Registered: Aug 2006
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Posts: 113

Check out these two places, if they can't help you, they might know who can. Chuck's Gun Repair 812-339-1416
Have Guns Will Sell 812-824-1940

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Registered: Nov 2006
Location: Mayer, MN
Posts: 920

If that has the damascus barrels then don't load and shoot it. If it was a shotgun worth collecting just keep it for looking. If you want to have it to shoot and it has the old style barrels I think a gunsmith can line the barrels with the next size smaller gauge so if it is a 16 you could shoot 20 or if 20 you could set it up for 28. Someone else sure knows more and can give you more detailed advice.

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Registered: Oct 2006
Location: il.
Posts: 1743

Lignose and later bought out Bergman and became Lignose-Bergman was a german co., Suhl was location that built a variety of guns, pistols for the most part, most i have seen were from the 1920's-30's and handguns, not sure if have even seen a shotgun they made... as a general rule german guns are usually quality pieces, well built-not always fancy, but very functional, would have to see it to really know... good luck in your search...

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Registered: Oct 2008
Location: Hoosier State
Posts: 90

I appreciate the info so far, if anyone has any further info I would appreciate any and all out there...

Thanks,
Brandon

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Registered: Apr 2006
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cabelos or try this guy antique & modern firearms,inc
lexington,ky 859-276-1419 bennett williams gunsmith

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