An interesting and unusual German side by side 16 bore shotgun. Gun employs Dreyse style needle firing mechanism, and Rudolph Berger Patent action, which was to lead to the Teschner-Collath rotary underlever-opening action, in which a lever under the fore end is connected to a bolt that forces the barrel back against the standing breech, and pulls the barrel down to the action flat. Action, underlever, and tang feature a decorative scroll engraving. 28 inch twin barrels feature Damascus patterning under blued finish, and stock is of burled pattern hard wood, with pronounced cheek rest. Marked on action "SYSTEM BERGER PATENT," and "BERGER IN COETHEN" near breech, with serial number 1604. Bores are very good for the age, and blued surfaces are about 80%, with some thinning to a plum patina, and a hint of surface rust towards muzzle. Stock shows bruising and surface dings characteristic to years of handling, but is free of structural damage, and boasts a dark wood patina. Overall fine example. Caliber: 16 Bore Serial #: 1604