Blued steel barrels with steel bead front sight on a matted solid rib with the right barrel marked "ROYAL/KRUPP-SPEZIAL LAUF STAHL/COLTS PT. RA. MFG. CO. HARTFORD. CT. USA" and the left marked "J.P. SAUER & SOHN/GMBH GEGRUNDET 1751/MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY/20/76 3"", automatic ejectors, rib extension, a band of light engraving at the breech, both barrels nitro proved underneath the forend, and both chokes marked "SKEET" on the flats. Coin scalloped boxlock action with flourishes of floral and intertwining line engraving and light floral engraving, Greener Crossbolt, single selective trigger, automatic tang safety, matted top of action. Mounted to a straight grain multi point checkered walnut pistol grip stock and beavertail forend with engraved fittings, and J.P. Sauer & Sohn ventilated recoil pad. The consignor, a former VP at Colt, has provided a document stating that this shotgun was a prototype for a proposed side by side as part of the Colt-Sauer line that never came to fruition. The consignor further states that he believes this example, along with the 12 gauge in this auction, to be two of only a few known examples. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): the bore 9 inches from the chamber measure at .621/.620 inches; choked .005/.003 inches; minimum wall thickness .037/.038; drop at comb 1 15/16 inches; drop at heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.

Extremely fine, retaining 98% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and limited spotting on the top of the action. Wood is very fine with a hairline crack coming off the underside of the forend at the action. Mechanically excellent.