This stunning example of a pre-war Sauer double features dual bead sights on the matte concave rib marked "J.P. SAUER & SON" with 2 3/4 inch chambers, ejectors, standard German proofs on the jewelled flats, and full chokes. This fantastic shotgun has copious amounts of deeply chiseled floral and scroll engraving starting with 2 3/4 inch wedges at the barrel chambers and continuing onto the casehardened receiver with multiple relief and semi-relief gold inlays. A pair of ducks on the right, woodcock on the left, a setter on the underside, and a pair of partridge on the trigger guard. The fences are sculpted with side clips. The break lever and trigger guard are also engraved with the same deep scroll. With dual triggers and engraved automatic tang safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" marking. Finely checkered splinter forearm with Anson type latch, engraved fittings, and a diamond studded insert at the rear of the forearm with an impressive 16 individual diamonds. The stock is nicely figured dark walnut with relief carved flats, fine checkering, and solid rubber recoil pad. The underside of the stock is fitted with a brass inscription plate reading "DONATED BY/NAN & FRANK/PACHMAYR/TO/DUCKS UNLIMITED". Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech proved at "13/1" and measured at .720/.720 inch; minimum wall thickness .030/.030 inch; drop at comb 1 5/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches; weight 7 lbs. 9 oz.

Excellent. 98% plus original blue finish remains on the barrels with sharp engraving, a few very light scratches, and just a hint of light spotting. The receiver is an attractive gray with traces of original case colors, sharp, deep chiseled engraving, complete gold inlays, and light handling marks. The wood is exceptionally fine with crisp checkering, and small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. A beautiful and eye catching example of pre-war Sauer workmanship, engraving, and gold work, sure to enhance any collection of fine shotguns.