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Lot 385:Desirable J.P. Sauer M30 Drilling with Case and Accessories

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 385:Desirable J.P. Sauer M30 Drilling with Case and Accessories

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Desirable World War II J.P. Sauer & Sohn Luftwaffe Issue Survival M30 Drilling with Case and Accessories

This very fine, early WWII Luftwaffe M30 Drilling was manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn circa 1941. The M30 Drillings were commercial guns acquired by the Luftwaffe for use as survival weapons for bomber aircrews assigned to the various theaters during WWII. They were possibly the highest quality firearm issued to any combatants during WWII. The barrels have a commercial grade blue finish, and a beautiful, vivid, case colored finish is on the receiver, trigger guard, forend attaching iron and grip cap. They are fitted with a European walnut, stock and forearm, with a small German style oval cheekpiece and a black plastic buttplate. The face of the buttplate has an "SS" Sauer & Sohn monogram. The barrels have a raised matted rib with a steel front sight with nickel-silver bead and a folding rifle rear sight which can be raised when the barrel selector is moved to the rifle barrel. The receiver, tang, trigger guard and buttcap are decorated with restrained and impeccably executed scroll engraving. The Sauer & Sohn intertwined "SS" monogram is engraved on the underside of the receiver. The receiver is serial numbered "338678", and it has a matching barrel set and forend. There is a Luftwaffe eagle engraved on the right rear shotgun barrel. The inside of the forearm is stamped with the partial serial number "8678". A Luftwaffe "stick eagle/2" acceptance mark is stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug. The underside of the barrel lug area and right receiver rail have an "eagle/N" commercial proof. The shotgun gauge "12/65" is stamped on the underside of both shotgun barrels. "KRUPP-LAUFSTAHL" with bullets on either end is stamped on the top of both shotgun barrels and on the left side of the rifle barrel. The legend "J.P. SAUER & SOHN SUHL" is roll-stamped on the breech of both shotgun barrels and on both sides of the receiver. The drilling is complete with an original Luftwaffe aluminum blue/gray painted storage case. The case is divided into three compartments which includes the original boxed three-section wooden cleaning rod, a brass jag, and bore brushes.

ConditionExcellent, with 95% plus original blue and casehardened finish, showing a small amount of spotting, and mild handling marks. The stock is very fine, showing an overcoat of protective varnish, a number of scuffs and dents. The case is good, with wear appropriate to age. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerSauer J P & Son
ModelM30 Drilling
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12/9.3x72
Barrel24 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2584
Catalog page368
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