Manufactured by Sauer & Son on contract for the Luftwaffe, the M30 Drilling was a commercial grade hunting weapon that could be stowed aboard bombers and other large aircraft in a specially prepared case, and used to forage local game if the crew had to wait a long time for rescue after "ditching" on land. At least in theory, the dual shotgun barrels and single rifle barrel gave the ability to address nearly any game animal that may be reasonably encountered, from small birds up to large herbivores. Blued "KRUPP-LAUFSTAHL" barrels, with a fixed bead sight at the front, a flip-up rear rifle sight controlled by the selector switch, light decorative band and checkerboard engraving at the rear and on the lug, a prominent "Luftwaffe eagle" on the right chamber and "eagle/N"/"eagle/M" German proofmarks on bottom at breech. Light scrollwork is present on the casehardened frame, with three indicator pins, barrel selector and "W.St" on the upper tang, Greener-style safety on the left, and dual triggers with a single set front trigger. Fine checkering is present on the splinter forearm and pistol grip stock, the latter showing a lightly engraved casehardened gripcap, right handed cheek rest, a "Luftwaffe eagle" stamp on the right side, and a serrated buttplate with "SuS" monogram. Length of pull is 14 inches. Included with the lot is a gray painted aluminum transport case with appropriate stenciling on the lid, containing a cleaning rod set (handle, one rod section with patch slot, two rifle-sized bore brushes) in a cardboard box (sans lid).

Excellent plus, with 97% plus original blue finish, with some light scratches concentrated around the lugs. The casehardened components retain 99% bright and vivid case colors, with some fading along the edges and a number of dings on the rear of the triggerguard bow. Some oxidization is present, with verdigris buildup on the front sight, the edges of the ribs, and the cocking indicators. The stock is also excellent, with some scratches and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine as restored, with some rust on the latch hardware, minor flaking of the professionally reapplied/restenciled paint, and verdigris buildup on the cleaning tools.