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2362
$3,737.50

*20 GAUGE J.P. SAUER MODEL 180 BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 404201. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ Shoe lump bbls are marked “J.P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL GERMANY” in milled out portion of slightly raised, matted game rib. Krupp steel three ring logos and information are on rear portions of bbls. Bbl flats are stamped with German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, with a proof date of 6/51. Scallop backed boxlock action features automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers. Action is engraved with small scroll, wiggle and line borders surrounding some sprays of simple scroll. “J. P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL” is stamped on each side. Trigger guard has SN on short tang. Very fine custom made, beautifully figured and intricately marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over ribbed ebony buttplate. Side panels are checkered and have triangular carved borders. There are inlet horn diamond drop points at rear of side panels. Grip checkering has fancy scalloped border with flourish up toward comb. Orig splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.624, right -.623. Bore restrictions: left -.014 (Mod), right -.003 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.039, right -.036. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Green canvas case with tan leather trim with combination lock is lined in green felt. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin rust blue, engraving softened. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly a mottled pewter to gray. Nicely made replacement buttstock retains nearly all of its orig finish with some light handling marks. Orig forend has a considerable amount of added finish. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Case is excellent. 4-55361 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2362


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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