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Edward Tinker · 07-19-2019, 01:52 PM

yes - I think it is from several factors

1. Condition
Krieghoffs (HK) were made from approx 1936 through the war, while Simson were made in 1925-1934 - and were slotted for army use - so they were used much more

2. Fit and finish
Fit I would say it was the same, however Simson was making a army pistol, HK was making a gun to impress the brass (hoping to get machinegun contracts I have read, more profit in them I think), so I believe they put in more effort in making them with a deep blued finish

3. American propaganda - I think less was known about Simson arms in the 50's and 60's and I think dealers knew that HK had beautiful shotguns, so they pushed HK as special.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,607 Times in 2,123 Posts	yes - I think it is from several factors 1. Condition Krieghoffs (HK) were made from approx 1936 through the war, while Simson were made in 1925-1934 - and were slotted for army use - so they were used much more 2. Fit and finish Fit I would say it was the same, however Simson was making a army pistol, HK was making a gun to impress the brass (hoping to get machinegun contracts I have read, more profit in them I think), so I believe they put in more effort in making them with a deep blued finish 3. American propaganda - I think less was known about Simson arms in the 50's and 60's and I think dealers knew that HK had beautiful shotguns, so they pushed HK as special.