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Lot 471:Factory Engraved J. P. Sauer & Sohn Sidelock Drilling with Scope

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 471:Factory Engraved J. P. Sauer & Sohn Sidelock Drilling with Scope

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Factory Engraved J. P. Sauer & Sohn Sidelock Drilling with Scope

Manufactured prior to World War II. Beaded blade front sight, flip-up rear sight, and German claw mounts holding a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5x scope on the matted solid rib, factory markings, front sling swivel, bands of engraving at either shotgun breech, pre-World War II German proof marks, chambers measured 2 1/2 inches with extractor, and choke constrictions of .016/.034 inches. The casehardened sideclipped sidelock action displays attractive scroll engraving with maker signatures on either side and features a rifle cocking lever on the left side,, cocking indicators, double triggers, and tang mounted flip-up peep sight and safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend as well as a pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, casehardened steel grip cap, engraved casehardened cartridge trap with integrated rear sling swivel, and horn buttplate. Length of pull 14 1/8 inches. Weight 8 lbs. 4 oz. (with scope).

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and vivid casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, a few small blemishes in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Scope optics clear.
Details
ManufacturerSauer J P & Son
ModelDrilling
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge16/8x57
Barrel26 1/16 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are all mostly bright with light signs of use.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views809
Catalog page374
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