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1279
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$4,025.00
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*J. P. SAUER WARTIME DRILLING. SN 341140. Cal. 16 x 16 7 x 57R. 23-3/4″ Barrels are engraved “7 X 57R” on matted top rib with cross bolt extension. Tops of bbls are stamped “Krupp Laufstahl” and “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” is around breech ends with decorative stamped bands. Rear sight is raised when rifle is selected, and marked for 100 yards. Front sight has silver bead longitudinally dovetailed into rib. Bbl flats have post 1939 nitro proofs, and caliber markings “16” over “65”. Rifle bbl is marked with “Sauer Suhl” logo “7 x 57R”, proofs, and proof date “11 43”. Bottom of bbl is marked “Special Gewehr Lauf Stahl” with three ring logo and SN. Sling eye is soldered to bottom bbl. QD swivels are present. Blitz trigger plate action has non automatic Greener type safety, cocking indicators, Greener cross bolt, scalloped back, and side clips. Action is lightly engraved with scroll, and both sides are marked “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl”. Floor plate is marked with Sauer Suhl logo. SN is on trigger guard. Rifle/ Shotgun selector is on top tang. Front trigger is set. Relatively plain European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over composition Sauer / Suhl buttplate and features right hand cheek piece, sling eye, steel grip cap and 18 LPI checkering with line border. Splinter forend has Deeley release with wood and checkering to match buttstock. Bore diameter: left -.663, right -.663. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.039, right -.041. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs.10.5 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90% original blue. Action retains 70-80% original case color, fading and silvering where rubbed from carrying. Wood retains most of its original oil finish with some handling marks and dings. Shotgun bores are excellent, bright and shiny, Chambers are original length. Rifle bore is strong, bright and shiny with what appears to be some pitting, but could just need a good cleaning. 4-38764 MGM11 (4,000-6,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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. |