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Lot #1644

Lot 1643: Sauer J P & Son Drilling Combination 12

Charles Daly J.P. Sauer Back Action Early Prussian Hammer Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 1643: Sauer J P & Son Drilling Combination 12

Charles Daly J.P. Sauer Back Action Early Prussian Hammer Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Charles Daly J.P. Sauer Back Action Early Prussian Hammer Drilling

Manufacturer: Sauer J P & Son
Model: Drilling
Type: Combination
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 114
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in Prussia. Blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight on a matte solid rib with dolls head extension, The rib is marked "FLUID - STEEL - KRUPP - ESSEN." and the top of each barrel is marked "J.P. SAUER & SON, SUHL". The shotgun barrels are 12 gauge and the rifle barrel gauges at approximately 7.65 mm. The shotgun barrels gauge at extra full/improved modified, 2 3/4" chambers and an extractor. Casehardened action, locks, trigger guard and hammers, blue barrels, break lever and selector. Each lock is marked "CHARLES DALY". Fold-down peep sight mounted in the upper tang, break lever mounted ahead of the trigger guard, double triggers and mounted with a checkered splinter forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a serrated horn buttplate and silver initial oval. LOP 14".

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 98% blue finish on the barrels, beginning to thin on the breech end sides. The action retains 95% bright case colors fades to silver on the bottom. The locks retain 50% bright case colors with a smooth mottled gray on the balance of the right side and silver/gray on the left side. The trigger guard has a smooth mottled silver gray with strong hints of case colors. The wood also very fine with overall scattered minor dents, dings and scratches, and crisp checkering. The buttplate shows some insect damage. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.



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