*J. P. SAUER MODEL 380 BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN.

*J. P. SAUER MODEL 380 BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN. SN 254966. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This very finely finished gun has 30″ chopper lump Krupp 3-ring “Nirosta” steel bbls and are so marked on tops. Raised matted game rib has doll’s head and crossbolt extension, and is engraved “J. Nicklas, Riga” in milled out portion. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 2″ triangles of well cut scroll, and “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” is on each breech. Scroll engraved bands are around muzzles. Bbl flats have German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and a proof date of 6/30. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety (SICHER is inlaid in gold), cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and non-selective single trigger. Action is exquisitely engraved with well cut scroll outlining vignettes of dogs and birds; ducks in marsh on left side, and quail in meadow on right. Trio of setters are at rest on bottom of action which is also engraved “J. P. Sauer & Sohn Suhl” in riband. Serpentine fences are carved with beautiful high relief acanthus with scroll terminations, and stippled background. Scroll engraved blued steel trigger guard has SN at tang. Very fine flesh-toned nicely marbled and figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Stock features classic Germanic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line border, inset horn diamond drop points, horn grip cap, and vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release and inset horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, silvering at muzzles and thinning at normal wear points. Sling swivel has been removed from bottom rib, and holes plugged with screws. This is probably factory as there is no corresponding swivel hole on toe line of stock. Action retains approx 80% of orig case hardening color silvered somewhat on bottom and considerably on fences, adding a very pleasing depth to the carvings. Trigger guard and top lever retain almost all of their blue only slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all their orig oil finish, possibly augmented with some oil over the years. Checkering shows slight wear. Bores are excellent, nearly perfect. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Triggers work. Left ejector is a bit balky. A truly fine gun, which retailed for $550.00 in 1928. 4-42303 MGM38 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	1407	$8,050.00	J. P. SAUER MODEL 380 BOXLOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN. SN 254966. Cal. 16 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This very finely finished gun has 30″ chopper lump Krupp 3-ring “Nirosta” steel bbls and are so marked on tops. Raised matted game rib has doll’s head and crossbolt extension, and is engraved “J. Nicklas, Riga” in milled out portion. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 2″ triangles of well cut scroll, and “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl” is on each breech. Scroll engraved bands are around muzzles. Bbl flats have German nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers, and a proof date of 6/30. Case hardened scallop-backed boxlock action features automatic safety (SICHER is inlaid in gold), cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and non-selective single trigger. Action is exquisitely engraved with well cut scroll outlining vignettes of dogs and birds; ducks in marsh on left side, and quail in meadow on right. Trio of setters are at rest on bottom of action which is also engraved “J. P. Sauer & Sohn Suhl” in riband. Serpentine fences are carved with beautiful high relief acanthus with scroll terminations, and stippled background. Scroll engraved blued steel trigger guard has SN at tang. Very fine flesh-toned nicely marbled and figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered horn buttplate. Stock features classic Germanic shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 32 LPI point pattern checkering with line border, inset horn diamond drop points, horn grip cap, and vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release and inset horn tip. Bore diameter: left -.665, right -.665. Bore restrictions: left -.008, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, silvering at muzzles and thinning at normal wear points. Sling swivel has been removed from bottom rib, and holes plugged with screws. This is probably factory as there is no corresponding swivel hole on toe line of stock. Action retains approx 80% of orig case hardening color silvered somewhat on bottom and considerably on fences, adding a very pleasing depth to the carvings. Trigger guard and top lever retain almost all of their blue only slightly silvered. Stocks retain nearly all their orig oil finish, possibly augmented with some oil over the years. Checkering shows slight wear. Bores are excellent, nearly perfect. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Triggers work. Left ejector is a bit balky. A truly fine gun, which retailed for $550.00 in 1928. 4-42303 MGM38 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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