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Lot #746
Lot #748

Lot 747: Pre-World War II J. P. Sauer & Son Drilling with Sling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 747: Pre-World War II J. P. Sauer & Son Drilling with Sling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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Pre-World War II J. P. Sauer & Son Drilling with Sling

Manufacturer: Sauer J P & Son
Model: Drilling
Type: Combination
Gauge: 16/9mm R
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2916
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 169
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This drilling was manufactured between 1912 and 1939 with a fixed front sight, a flip up rear sight, quick detachable claw scope mounts, choked improved cylinder/improved modified and 2 9/16 inch chambers with extractor. The solid rib is marked "J.D. MORITZ SOHN LEIPZIG", the shotgun barrels are marked "J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL." and "FLUSS-STAHL". The barrel flats are marked with "crown/U" proofs, "Nitro" proofs and a "crown/W" proof on left barrel. The rifle barrel has a "crown/G" proof. The receiver and side plates are engraved with tight floral scroll. There is a cocking indicator on each side plate for the shotgun barrels and a cocking indicator on the top of the receiver next to the break lever for the rifle barrel. There is a tang safety, flip up tang peep sight and a trigger set lever for rifle barrel. Mounted on a multi-point checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with horn trigger guard, raised cheekpiece, brass sleeved hole in the comb, steel grip cap, sling swivels, cartridge trap and checkered horn buttplate. Length of pull is 13 1/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very good, 98% of the blue refinish remains with some muzzle wear on the barrels, high edge wear and a few light scratches. The receiver retains 20% of the original case colors with the balance silvered out. The wood is very good with some scattered minor scratches and scattered dings. The horn trigger guard and buttplate have some insect damage. The sling is good with age cracking and flaking. Needs minor work as the left shotgun barrel does not fire.



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