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1167
$2,012.50

*PREWAR J. P. SAUER BOX LOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUN. SN 312232. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Shoe lump barrels with raised concave matted game rib are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold Inc. New York, N.Y. U.S. Agents.” on rib with cross bolt extension and Sauer caveman logo. Tops of bbls are engraved “Fluid – Steel – Krupp – Essen”. Breeches of bbls are engraved “J. P. Sauer & Sohn. Suhl”. Bbl flats have proof date of 6/ 32 with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. SN is on bottom of left bbl. “70” is stamped on ejector lugs. Case hardened box lock action features automatic safety, double triggers, and cross bolt third fastener. Water table has SN, proofs, Sauer logo, and is stamped “Made in Germany”. Sides of action have border engraving, and are marked “J. P. Sauer & Sohn Suhl”. Floor plate is stamped “Ejector” with Sauer Suhl logo. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silvers type pad, and features bronze oval with initials “J.L.G.” and 18 LPI checkering with line border. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.726, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left -.044, right -.026. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11.8 oz, LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of their original blue with numerous nicks and scratches. Action has 90% original case color, thinning slightly where carried. Stocks retain most of their original finish with a few areas thinning, again with a few nicks and dings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. 4-37550 MGM37 (2,000-3,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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