I am buying a Simson 16 ga, 26in barrel, chokes both open, stock refinished, most case coloring gone on outside (can see it on the water table) seems to be in excellent condition. I will post serial numbers when I pick up gun on Tue. or Wed. Would like to know when this gun was built, apparently built on same line as Merkel. Never even heard of Simons but the guy in gun store I am buying it from told me of the connection to Merkel and I have now seen some info on internet. Anxious to get the gun and shoot it.