*EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVED J. P. SAUER CUSTOM LOW WALL STALKING RIFLE.

*EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVED J. P. SAUER CUSTOM LOW WALL STALKING RIFLE. SN 104664. Cal. 25-20 SS. 23-1/4″ Octagon bbl with matted top flat, is engraved “J. P. Sauer & Sohn Berlin” in milled out portion. One standing, one folding U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through rib. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into end of bbl. Rear portion of bbl is engraved with panels of relief acanthus framed by simple scroll. Coin finished Winchester low wall action is stamped with German imperial proofs on side of receiver ring and breech block. Winchester patent date and SN are on bottom tang. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and sculpted semi relief renderings of mythological creatures offset by bold open scrolled acanthus, and scrolled strap work, with floral and fruit highlights. Background is stippled, and darkened to enhance depth. Each side of action depicts large eagle with body and tail tapering into scrolled vine with berries. Toward rear sides of action are a smaller beasts heads merging into acanthus. Exceptionally fine grotesque lions mask is on top of action behind hammer. Flowers and scrolls continue along operating lever, which is checkered at tail. Dark, marbled European walnut buttstock with very fine burl and fiddle-figure, measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate with widow’s peak. Chamfered shadow line classic cheekpiece is on left side of stock. Semi pistol grip has very fine, greater than 32 LPI, checkering with double line border. Blued steel grip cap is fully relief engraved with ribbon and acanthus borders around central two-toned inlaid gold oval with monogram, “MCM” crossing vertical letters “EP”. Rifle is stocked to the muzzle and fore stock is held in place by two side nails through engraved steel escutcheons, has horn cap, and is bored and fitted with wooden covered steel cleaning rod with brass drum-shaped head, and tail threaded for cleaning brushes. Forend has lozenge-shaped checkering to match buttstock, and engraved sling bail. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains virtually all satin rust blue. Action retains virtually all its very fine French gray, silvering on high edges of engraving for a very pleasing effect. Stocks retain most of their French polish finish, with a few minor marks, and worn slightly at grip and rear portion of forend. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. An exquisite little stalking rifle. 4-41953 MGM120 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1090	$10,350.00	EXCEPTIONAL RELIEF ENGRAVED J. P. SAUER CUSTOM LOW WALL STALKING RIFLE. SN 104664. Cal. 25-20 SS. 23-1/4″ Octagon bbl with matted top flat, is engraved “J. P. Sauer & Sohn Berlin” in milled out portion. One standing, one folding U-notch rear sight is dovetailed through rib. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into end of bbl. Rear portion of bbl is engraved with panels of relief acanthus framed by simple scroll. Coin finished Winchester low wall action is stamped with German imperial proofs on side of receiver ring and breech block. Winchester patent date and SN are on bottom tang. Action is engraved with exceptionally well cut and sculpted semi relief renderings of mythological creatures offset by bold open scrolled acanthus, and scrolled strap work, with floral and fruit highlights. Background is stippled, and darkened to enhance depth. Each side of action depicts large eagle with body and tail tapering into scrolled vine with berries. Toward rear sides of action are a smaller beasts heads merging into acanthus. Exceptionally fine grotesque lions mask is on top of action behind hammer. Flowers and scrolls continue along operating lever, which is checkered at tail. Dark, marbled European walnut buttstock with very fine burl and fiddle-figure, measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed horn buttplate with widow’s peak. Chamfered shadow line classic cheekpiece is on left side of stock. Semi pistol grip has very fine, greater than 32 LPI, checkering with double line border. Blued steel grip cap is fully relief engraved with ribbon and acanthus borders around central two-toned inlaid gold oval with monogram, “MCM” crossing vertical letters “EP”. Rifle is stocked to the muzzle and fore stock is held in place by two side nails through engraved steel escutcheons, has horn cap, and is bored and fitted with wooden covered steel cleaning rod with brass drum-shaped head, and tail threaded for cleaning brushes. Forend has lozenge-shaped checkering to match buttstock, and engraved sling bail. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains virtually all satin rust blue. Action retains virtually all its very fine French gray, silvering on high edges of engraving for a very pleasing effect. Stocks retain most of their French polish finish, with a few minor marks, and worn slightly at grip and rear portion of forend. Bore is excellent. Action is crisp. An exquisite little stalking rifle. 4-41953 MGM120 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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