These cased survival drillings were issued to Luftwaffe bomber crews active in Africa and the Mediterranean, the M30 Drilling was intended for taking wild game in the field to extend a downed crew's food supply until they could be rescued. In contrast to it's American counterparts, which were heavily simplified, designed to fit in the minimum space possible, and optimized for taking smaller game, the M30 was a European sport gun in full form, with no sacrifice in fit and finish, no special modifications for size, and enough firepower to kill about any prey animal in Europe, chambering 12 gauge shells in the upper barrels and a belted 9.3x74mm round in the lower, rifled barrel. Both upper barrels bear the Krupp steel and Sauer markings, with a fixed blade front sight and a pop-up notch rear sight controlled by the barrel selector switch on the upper tang, and a Luftwaffe Eagle on the right chamber. The lower lugs bear the Sauer "wildman" logo and the Luftwaffe "eagle/L2" proofs, with "12/65" on the underside of the shotgun barrels, "9,3x74R" and "1041" on the rifle chamber, "eagle/N" on multiple components and matching numbers on the frame, rifle barrel and forearm. The frame is finely case-hardened with light decorative engraving, featuring dual triggers, a Greener style safety, a set of cocking indicator pins and "W.St." marked on the upper tang. The stock is finely checkered on the forearm and pistol grip, with a right handed cheekpiece, a prominent Luftwaffe eagle on the right side, and a serrated Sauer buttplate. Some cleaning tools are included, along with the signature gray painted alloy transport case. In addition to the standard markings, the lid has been hand painted with the name "L.B. DAVIS" along with what appear to be service numbers and a painted-over marking. No information on Davis was supplied by the consignor, though it is plausible that they were a prior owner or even the GI who brought the item back from overseas.

Fine, with 70% of the original blue finish overall. The barrels show areas of shallow patches of pitting and mild wear, and the frame retains 75% original case colors with some silvering. The stock is also fine, with some staining and dents on the forearm, visible gaps between the front of the wrist and rear of the frame, and mild dings and scuffs. Some minor chips are present on the buttplate. The case is also fine, with 60% of the original paint, bending of the lid, absent insulating material, and a number of scuffs and dings. Mechanically excellent.