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Lot 547:J P Sauer & Son Side by Side 16 Gauge Shotgun with Leather Sling

September 12th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 547:J P Sauer & Son Side by Side 16 Gauge Shotgun with Leather Sling

September 12th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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J P Sauer & Son Side by Side 16 Gauge Shotgun with Leather Sling

This shotgun has a single brass bead sight on the concave solid matte rib and 2 3/4 inch chambers. The barrels gauge at improved modified and have an extractor. The underside and barrel flats are marked with various German proofs and the manufacture date of Mar 1954.There is a panel on the matte rib marked "FORTUNA VORM J.P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL" and the top of each barrel at the breech end is marked "SPECIAL - GEWEHR" intertwined rings "LAUF-STAHL". The breech end of the barrels is engraved with a double band of small circles and the action has very light, simple line engraving. Mounted with a leather sling, double triggers, cocking indicators, tang mounted automatic safety and a checkered walnut forearm and semi-pistol grip stock with a serrated horn buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches.

ConditionVery good with 90% original finish with the remainder aging to a dark gray. The casehardened receiver has aged to a satin or pewter gray. The stock is very good as freshened, with well defined yet smooth checkering on the grip. Several cracks are present on the buttplate, which also has a small section missing. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerSauer J P & Son
ModelS X S
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge16
Barrel27 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockhardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views6393
Catalog page114
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