*J. P. SAUER LUFTWAFFE SURVIVAL DRILLING WITH CASE.

*J. P. SAUER LUFTWAFFE SURVIVAL DRILLING WITH CASE. SN 337808. Cal. 12 x 12 x 9.3x74R. 25-5/8″ Bbls are stamped with “Krupp Lufstahl” on tops of each of the shotgun bbls, with “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” around breeches. “9.3 X 74.R.” is engraved in milled out portion of full length matted rib with folding rear sight, marked for 100 meters, that pops up when rifle bbl selected. Bbl flats are stamped with post ’39 German nitro proofs with calibers, and proof date of 12/41. Bottom of rifle bbl is stamped with SN, steel information, and winged eagle over M proof. Waffenampt “2” is stamped on bottom of rear lump. Right side of right bbl is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle with swastika in talon. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of rifle bbl with matching loop on bottom of stock. Typical case hardened Blitz scallop-backed action features Greener type side safety, pin cocking indicators, and double triggers with front “set” for rifle use. Action is engraved with light open scroll. “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” is on both sides of action with “SSU” monogram on trigger plate. Tang engraved “W. St”, as is found on many Luftwaffe drillings. Case hardened steel trigger guard has a splash of scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Nicely figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate with “SSU” monogram embossed at center. Stock features small right hand cheekpiece and 20 LPI standard checkering with double line border. Luftwaffe eagle is stamped into right side of butt. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.720, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.034. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.029. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.5 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Correct Luftwaffe gray-green painted aluminum case with leather handle, has stenciled inscriptions “Drilling M 30” “mit munition u. subehor” “ce”. Paint is scratched through in two places with block letters “Ford”. No. “33269878” (probably Mr. Ford’s service number) is also scratched in. Interior with orig contents listed on lid, has all of its partitions and felt gaskets intact, and contains a carrying sling. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, with considerable cleaning of some rusted areas, leaving patches gray brown over brown freckles. Luftwaffe eagle is sharply struck, and has silvered a bit from cleaning. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, in similar condition to bbls, with freckling. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches and a few deeper ones. Eagle stamp is excellent. Checkering has slight wear, and is dark. Shotgun bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Rifle bore is also excellent, showing little evidence of ever having been fired. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set trigger works. Case retains most of its orig paint with numerous marks and rubs, down to aluminum, especially on edges. Interior partitions are good, one slightly loose. All felt is present. Sling appears intact, leather is dry, and relatively stiff. 4-45114 MGM219 (9,500-14,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1067	$16,100.00	J. P. SAUER LUFTWAFFE SURVIVAL DRILLING WITH CASE. SN 337808. Cal. 12 x 12 x 9.3x74R. 25-5/8″ Bbls are stamped with “Krupp Lufstahl” on tops of each of the shotgun bbls, with “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” around breeches. “9.3 X 74.R.” is engraved in milled out portion of full length matted rib with folding rear sight, marked for 100 meters, that pops up when rifle bbl selected. Bbl flats are stamped with post ’39 German nitro proofs with calibers, and proof date of 12/41. Bottom of rifle bbl is stamped with SN, steel information, and winged eagle over M proof. Waffenampt “2” is stamped on bottom of rear lump. Right side of right bbl is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle with swastika in talon. Sling loop is soldered to bottom of rifle bbl with matching loop on bottom of stock. Typical case hardened Blitz scallop-backed action features Greener type side safety, pin cocking indicators, and double triggers with front “set” for rifle use. Action is engraved with light open scroll. “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” is on both sides of action with “SSU” monogram on trigger plate. Tang engraved “W. St”, as is found on many Luftwaffe drillings. Case hardened steel trigger guard has a splash of scroll on bow, and SN on tang. Nicely figured European walnut full steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate with “SSU” monogram embossed at center. Stock features small right hand cheekpiece and 20 LPI standard checkering with double line border. Luftwaffe eagle is stamped into right side of butt. Matching splinter forend has Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.720, right -.720. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.034. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.029. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 12.5 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. Correct Luftwaffe gray-green painted aluminum case with leather handle, has stenciled inscriptions “Drilling M 30” “mit munition u. subehor” “ce”. Paint is scratched through in two places with block letters “Ford”. No. “33269878” (probably Mr. Ford’s service number) is also scratched in. Interior with orig contents listed on lid, has all of its partitions and felt gaskets intact, and contains a carrying sling. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, with considerable cleaning of some rusted areas, leaving patches gray brown over brown freckles. Luftwaffe eagle is sharply struck, and has silvered a bit from cleaning. Action retains most of its orig case hardening color, in similar condition to bbls, with freckling. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches and a few deeper ones. Eagle stamp is excellent. Checkering has slight wear, and is dark. Shotgun bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Rifle bore is also excellent, showing little evidence of ever having been fired. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set trigger works. Case retains most of its orig paint with numerous marks and rubs, down to aluminum, especially on edges. Interior partitions are good, one slightly loose. All felt is present. Sling appears intact, leather is dry, and relatively stiff. 4-45114 MGM219 (9,500-14,500) 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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