Germania Waffenwerk A.-G. Side-by-Side Garden Gun, 9mm Glatt (9mm Flobert) and .22 LR, External-Hammer Underlever, 23.5 in Barrels, WWII-Era Germany
This vintage World War II small-caliber rimfire combination gun from Germania Waffenwerk A.-G. of Zella-Mehlis pairs a 9mm Glatt (9mm Flobert) smoothbore with a .22 Long Rifle rifled barrel in a side-by-side layout. It features external twin hammers, double triggers, and a separate forward underlever (ahead of the trigger guard) opening latch. The barrels are marked "CAL. 9mm GLATT" and "CAL.
22 LONG RIFLE," and the top rib is marked "GERMANIA WAFFENWERK A.-G. ZELLA-MEHLIS," highlighting its German origin and traditional European garden gun configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is significant fouling in the left 9mm smoothbore barrel, while the .22 LR rifle barrel looks good. The bluing has worn with the age of the firearm. Pulling the front trigger currently fires both hammers; this requires attention from a qualified gunsmith.
What’s Included
- Germania Waffenwerk A.-G. side-by-side combination gun chambered in 9mm Flobert (9mm Glatt) and .22 Long Rifle
This side-by-side small-bore combination gun delivers a classic European garden gun pairing: a 9mm Glatt (also known as .350 Glatt or 9mm Flobert) smoothbore for close-range pest control alongside a .22 LR rifled barrel. Capacity is two rounds, one per barrel, with approximately 23.5-inch blued steel barrels.
The action is an external-hammer underlever break-action with double triggers, and a separate forward underlever (ahead of the trigger guard). Barrel flats and rib carry period-correct markings: "CAL. 9mm GLATT," "CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE," and the top rib marked "GERMANIA WAFFENWERK A.-G. ZELLA-MEHLIS."
Sights are straightforward and practical, consisting of a small standing rear notch on the rib and a front blade/bead. This layout supports the intended roles of the two barrels, with the smoothbore on one side and a rifled .22 LR on the other.
The full-size walnut stock features a straight wrist, a left-side raised cheekpiece, a slim splinter fore-end, and an inletted rear sling swivel. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a traditional fit.
Construction is all steel for the barrels, receiver, and furniture with a blued finish, reflecting its era and use. Originating from Germany and built by Germania Waffenwerk A.-G. of Zella-Mehlis, this WWII-era small-caliber rimfire firearm presents a distinctive combination well-suited to its period purpose.