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Lot #1454
Lot #1456

Lot 1455: Engraved Colt Sauer Model 3000 Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 1455: Engraved Colt Sauer Model 3000 Drilling

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Engraved Colt Sauer Model 3000 Drilling

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 3000
Type: Combination
Gauge: 12/12/.30-06
Barrel: 25 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2129
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 211
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Imported by Colt and manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Son in Germany. Blade front sight and folding leaf rear on the solid matte rib. The rifle barrel is 30-06, and the 12 gauge shotgun barrels are choked full/full with 3 inch chambers, and extractors. The scalloped box lock action is relief engraved with game scenes of a running stag in a wooded scene on the left side and an elk in a wooded scene on the right. The trigger guard, bottom of the action and the trigger guard plate are engraved with simple scroll designs, and the trigger guard plate is marked with the original Sauer & Sohns logo. The top of the left barrel is marked "COLT - SAUER" flanked by the circled Rampant Colt and "Sauer logo/ MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY/BY J. P. SAUER & SOHN/12/70. .30-06 SPR" and the right side is marked "MOD. 3000/KRUPP - SPEZIAL LAUFSTAHL/COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". The tang mounted barrel selector raises the rib leaf sight when pushed forward to select the rifle barrel. It also features double triggers with adjustable forward trigger, and Greener side safety and cocking indicators. Mounted with a checkered, walnut, beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with black plastic grip cap, a black vented J.P. Sauer recoil pad, and sling swivels. 14 1/2 inch length of pull.

Rating Definition:

Near new with some minor handling/storage marks and a few dings on the right side of the buttstock.



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