*EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE .410 J. P. SAUER MODEL NO. 180 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN.

*EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE .410 J. P. SAUER MODEL NO. 180 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 254818. Cal..410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with raised matted game rib are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold Inc. New York, N. Y. U.S. Agents.” on milled out portion. Sauer caveman logo is deeply stamped in front of rib extension. “Fluid – Steel – Krupp – Essen.” is stamped on the top of each bbl with “J. P. Sauer & Sohn. Suhl” around breeches in front of rolled “engraving”. Bbl flats are stamped with “SSU” Sauer logo along with caveman, and German nitro proofs with a proof date of 6/30, along with “Made in Germany”. SN is stamped on bottom of left bbl. Diminutive case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. It is engraved in typical Model 180 style with geometric borders, some scroll, and game scene of flushing pheasant on bottom. Sauer name and address is on each side. Lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Sauer logo ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Standard 22 LPI checkering has double line border, and vacant silver oval is on toe line, which is also stamped “F.A” behind pistol grip knob, and is probably stock makers initials. Splinter ejector forend has schnabled tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.376, right -.380. Wall thickness: left-.031, right-.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 4 lbs. 11.5 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Griffin & Howe outlining their known history and specifications of this shotgun, Sold in 1931 to Th. R. Sweet. Ledger page and information about G & H records. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% orig blue with only the slightest of silvering of sharp edges along rib and at muzzles. Bbl flats and lumps retain nearly all their orig bright polish with only a few small areas of slight discoloration and wipe marks. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on beads and bottom of action, with some slight discoloration from cleaned oxidation in game scene. Trigger guard retains most of its orig case color, thinning at grip. Top lever retains nearly all its orig blue with only the slightest of silvering at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with a few minor marks and dents. Checkering is excellent. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A gem. 4-42678 MGM12 (9,000-13,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1191	$17,700.00	EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE .410 J. P. SAUER MODEL NO. 180 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. SN 254818. Cal..410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 26″ Shoe lump bbls with raised matted game rib are engraved “Von Lengerke & Detmold Inc. New York, N. Y. U.S. Agents.” on milled out portion. Sauer caveman logo is deeply stamped in front of rib extension. “Fluid – Steel – Krupp – Essen.” is stamped on the top of each bbl with “J. P. Sauer & Sohn. Suhl” around breeches in front of rolled “engraving”. Bbl flats are stamped with “SSU” Sauer logo along with caveman, and German nitro proofs with a proof date of 6/30, along with “Made in Germany”. SN is stamped on bottom of left bbl. Diminutive case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. It is engraved in typical Model 180 style with geometric borders, some scroll, and game scene of flushing pheasant on bottom. Sauer name and address is on each side. Lightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Sauer logo ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Standard 22 LPI checkering has double line border, and vacant silver oval is on toe line, which is also stamped “F.A” behind pistol grip knob, and is probably stock makers initials. Splinter ejector forend has schnabled tip and Deeley type release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.376, right -.380. Wall thickness: left-.031, right-.033. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 4 lbs. 11.5 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Griffin & Howe outlining their known history and specifications of this shotgun, Sold in 1931 to Th. R. Sweet. Ledger page and information about G & H records. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 98% orig blue with only the slightest of silvering of sharp edges along rib and at muzzles. Bbl flats and lumps retain nearly all their orig bright polish with only a few small areas of slight discoloration and wipe marks. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, slightly silvered on beads and bottom of action, with some slight discoloration from cleaned oxidation in game scene. Trigger guard retains most of its orig case color, thinning at grip. Top lever retains nearly all its orig blue with only the slightest of silvering at thumbpiece. Stocks retain nearly all their orig finish with a few minor marks and dents. Checkering is excellent. Bores are excellent with no visible imperfections. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A gem. 4-42678 MGM12 (9,000-13,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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