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Lot #498

Lot 497: Colt Sauer Combination 12 guage/.243 cal.

Engraved Colt-Sauer Drilling Model 3000 Shotgun / Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Lot 497: Colt Sauer Combination 12 guage/.243 cal.

Engraved Colt-Sauer Drilling Model 3000 Shotgun / Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Colt-Sauer Drilling Model 3000 Shotgun / Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sauer
Type: Combination
Gauge: 12 guage/.243 cal.
Barrel: 25 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1454
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 103
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This three barrel gun type is very popular in Europe where game preserve hunting is prevalent. Blue barrels, 2-3/4 inch chambers choked improved modified and improved modified and .243 Win, with matte top solid rib, front blade sight, pop-up rear sight for rifle use and sling swivels. Light scroll engraving along the edge of the barrels at the breech. The receiver is coin finish, has double triggers, left side greener thumb safety and tang mounted barrel selector. Engraved with a forest scene on the sides, a buck deer on the left and an elk on the right, with scrolls on the top and bottom, upper tang and trigger guard. Marked with the Sauer Arms logo on the bottom of the receiver. The fancy walnut forearm and pistol grip stock are fine line checkered with a 3000 in 243 Win. Vented Sauer recoil pad. Colt discontinued this line in 1985. A Rare Saver Model.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with approximately 99% plus of the original blue finish remaining with very limited edge and muzzle wear and some very fine scratches. The stock is excellent with only the lightest handling marks.



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