I have an A. Loesche hammer gun from 1901. This SxS has two sets of barrels, all serial numbered the same. One set is a Loesche mark, in 12g x 9.3x82. The other set is J.P.Sauer in 12g. Purchased years back from the old Cape Outfitters and sold as a cape gun in 12g x 9.3x72. After chamber casting to determine the proper rifle chamber (also stamped on the barrel flats if you know where to look) I had 9.3x82mm brass created and the rifle shoots quite well. I have taken a number of game with it (deer and hogs). The 12g is choke very tight at +0.689 at the muzzle.
I would like to learn more about the A. Loesche firm. On my last visit to Berlin (2002) I traveled to Magdaburg but was not able learn more. If you have information you are willing share let me know. Thanks.
