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That style of single shot shotgun has been made by a number of gunmakers, mainly in Italy I think. The ones I've mainly seen were made by a company called Salvinelli. They are interesting because they fold almost double, that notch in the forend is for the trigger guard to sit in. The ones I've seen were mainly .410 or 12g, though I suspect they are made in other guages too, so that 36 may denote the guage. I believe they also use that same action to make rifles & I have a vague recollection of seeing one in .22 Hornet.
 
Aaron12

Back in the '70's and early '80's, there was an importer named J.L. Galef in New York which sold shotguns very similar to the one you have pictured. Made in Italy, they were offered in 12, 16, 20, 28, and .410 gauge, with barrel length typically being 28" for the 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauge; and 26" for the .410. Most came with a Full choke. Weight was between 4.5 and 5.5 pounds. Back then, they retailed for around $70 to $80.
 
Well i think this one is .410 well thats what my dad told me, and that what he said. but i just had another look at it says something like "stireling" near the barrel but cant see some of it rust is covering it. ill give it a sand tonight and see what shows up.
 
Aaron12

I did come across another importer named Kleingunther who imported the same kind of shotgun. The brand name was listed as Daino; also made in Italy. Hope this helps.
 
gah after looking for hours on the net, couldn't find anything!! this is really hard to find...
 
I think you answered your own question a few posts back.
Stirling manufactured break action shotguns.

Try researching that route.
 
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