EARLY GOLD INLAID AND CARVED J. P. SAUER PERCUSSION CAPE GUN.

EARLY GOLD INLAID AND CARVED J. P. SAUER PERCUSSION CAPE GUN. SN 14033. Cal. Rifle bbl .521 groove diameter/ shot gun .521. 25″ Intricate pattern etched Damascus barrels are inlaid in gold “I. P. Sauer U. Sohn a Suhl” on flat raised full length Damascus rib. There are two bands of silver inlay at breech ends of bbls with scrolled wire inlay extending onto rib. Wide small V-notch rear sight is dovetailed through rear portion of rib. Small front silver bead has been installed, and dovetail slot filled at front portion. Bottoms of bbls have SN. Bottom of right bbl is stamped with “??Suhl ??ah damk ? am ?” Initials “E.S.S” are in cartouche. Ebony ramrod with brass tip and remnants of steel worm is housed in three Damascus pipes. Central one has loop for sling. Breech plugs have SNs on bottoms with some scroll engraving on top portion. Breech iron has fairly large fences, and is engraved with large open flowing scroll. Back action locks have flat faced hammers terminating in dolphin’s heads. Locks are fitted with Sauer pivoting safeties, engraved with gold inlaid game animals, with silver wire inlay surrounding the scenes; recumbent roebuck and hind on right lock. Trigger plate and thimble have scroll engraving matching remainder of gun, but with some scallop shell highlights. Both triggers are “set”. Scroll filed trigger guard has more silver and gold inlay depicting a doe. Extension forming pistol grip is carved from ebony. Light colored streaked European walnut stock measures 14″ over steel buttplate. Right side of stock has large scalloped hinged patchbox with scroll matching balance of firearm and with sleeping boar gold inlaid as central figure. 28 LPI point pattern checkering has broad mullered borders with silver tacks added in a geometric pattern. Behind the right hand cheekpiece is a large relief carving of recumbent stag in woodlands with acanthus accents. Bbl attaches to forend with side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14″. PROVENANCE: The fine collection of David Crowley. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are mostly silver brown with some of the etched Damascus evident. Shot gun bore is bright, but with some slight pitting. Rifle bore is strong but frosted. Breeches and locks show traces of case colors in protected areas, otherwise all metal is silver gray. Stock appears to have remnants of original finish with evidence of later oil rubbed in. Locks are crisp. Triggers work. These early Sauer guns are relatively scarce with only a few listed in Jim Cate’s book, J.P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL – WAFFENSTADT. This particular cape gun is not listed. 4-40192 (3,000-5,000)

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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	1131A	$3,162.50	EARLY GOLD INLAID AND CARVED J. P. SAUER PERCUSSION CAPE GUN. SN 14033. Cal. Rifle bbl .521 groove diameter/ shot gun .521. 25″ Intricate pattern etched Damascus barrels are inlaid in gold “I. P. Sauer U. Sohn a Suhl” on flat raised full length Damascus rib. There are two bands of silver inlay at breech ends of bbls with scrolled wire inlay extending onto rib. Wide small V-notch rear sight is dovetailed through rear portion of rib. Small front silver bead has been installed, and dovetail slot filled at front portion. Bottoms of bbls have SN. Bottom of right bbl is stamped with “??Suhl ??ah damk ? am ?” Initials “E.S.S” are in cartouche. Ebony ramrod with brass tip and remnants of steel worm is housed in three Damascus pipes. Central one has loop for sling. Breech plugs have SNs on bottoms with some scroll engraving on top portion. Breech iron has fairly large fences, and is engraved with large open flowing scroll. Back action locks have flat faced hammers terminating in dolphin’s heads. Locks are fitted with Sauer pivoting safeties, engraved with gold inlaid game animals, with silver wire inlay surrounding the scenes; recumbent roebuck and hind on right lock. Trigger plate and thimble have scroll engraving matching remainder of gun, but with some scallop shell highlights. Both triggers are “set”. Scroll filed trigger guard has more silver and gold inlay depicting a doe. Extension forming pistol grip is carved from ebony. Light colored streaked European walnut stock measures 14″ over steel buttplate. Right side of stock has large scalloped hinged patchbox with scroll matching balance of firearm and with sleeping boar gold inlaid as central figure. 28 LPI point pattern checkering has broad mullered borders with silver tacks added in a geometric pattern. Behind the right hand cheekpiece is a large relief carving of recumbent stag in woodlands with acanthus accents. Bbl attaches to forend with side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: Approx 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz, LOP 14″. PROVENANCE: The fine collection of David Crowley. CONDITION: Good. Bbls are mostly silver brown with some of the etched Damascus evident. Shot gun bore is bright, but with some slight pitting. Rifle bore is strong but frosted. Breeches and locks show traces of case colors in protected areas, otherwise all metal is silver gray. Stock appears to have remnants of original finish with evidence of later oil rubbed in. Locks are crisp. Triggers work. These early Sauer guns are relatively scarce with only a few listed in Jim Cate’s book, J.P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL – WAFFENSTADT. This particular cape gun is not listed. 4-40192 (3,000-5,000) 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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