BobbyAZ:
Yes, 1st threefold powder charge(with double the Normal shot load-I think), 2nd double powder charge(1 1/3 times Normal) w/ "crown over U". The number "16" is a bore measurement. It could have been 15 or 16/1, etc. The number "16" inside the circle is the bore/gauge. The "crown over W(Wurgebohrung)" is for choke. Choke bored tubes were measured at 22cm ahead of the standing breech. Without a "Nitro" mark, it was proofed/proved for blackpowder and a service load at 15/16 oz. Also, the chambers are 65mm(2 9/16" or 2 1/2"). You should attempt to keep the pressure say around 6k psi using Eley, RST or Polywad "Vintager" shotshells. Upon request, they should give you a pressure number. I have a very similar drilling/dreilaufer with a rifle in 9.3x72R that I use on planted pheasant & quail. Even though the stock is a little short, it is a joy to tote & shoot. I forgot to note the "crown over S" which is a mark for a smoothbore. The "S" in the oval on the rifle is for Suhl, I believe. And the marks above the rifle proofmarks may be the barrel maker's stamp, but I can't tell exactly what they are.
Also, the "crown over G" is where the G is for Gezogen/Gezeugen(rifle).
ChiefShotgun is correct and I think that the Simson brothers(Lob & Moses) were German Jews.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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