Simson Suhl
Simson & Co., Suhl
Historic German firearms manufacturer from Suhl founded by Jewish Simson brothers, forced into Nazi 'aryanization' becoming BSW, later operating under Communist rule as Ernst Thälmann.
Country: Germany
Founded: 1856
Defunct: 1968
History
Founded in 1856 by brothers Löb and Moses Simson after purchasing steelhammer works in Suhl (1854). Produced guns and barrels. In 1936, Hitler's government forced Jewish family to flee under 'aryanization', trustee-controlled merger formed Berlin Suhler Waffen (BSW). Critics noted BSW meant 'Bis Simson Wiederkommt' (until Simson returns). Renamed Gustloff-Werke 1939. Post-WWII operated as Ernst Thälmann until 1968 merger.
Shotgun Models
Competition and hunting shotguns