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Attractive Engraved Charles Daly Retailer Marked J.P. Sauer & Son Side Lock Drilling

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Attractive Engraved Charles Daly Retailer Marked J.P. Sauer & Son Side Lock Drilling
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Attractive Engraved Charles Daly Retailer Marked J.P. Sauer & Son Side Lock Drilling

This example was manufactured in 1905. The round bottom action, trigger guard and side locks have an ample amount of tight floral scroll engraving. The fences have a feather engraved on them. There is a flip up tang peep sight, the side lever cocks the rifle barrel and there is cocking indicators. The bottom of the receiver is engraved "D.R.P./No. 18411". The barrels have a beaded blade front sight, a flip up rear sight, are choked improved cylinder/improved modified and have 2 5/8 inch chambers with an extractor. Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with silver initial oval and serrated horn buttplate. Length of pull is 13 1/2 inches. Consignor's notes indicate the rifle barrel is chambered in 30-30.

Manufacture: Daly Charles
Model: Drilling
BBL: 28 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 113904

Very good, 90% plus of the original blue finish remains on the barrels. The break lever, trigger guard and cocking lever retain 75% of the original blue finish. The casehardened components retain 25% of the bright original case colors in the protected areas with a silvery patina on the remainder. Traces of a protective lacquer coating remain on the receiver. The refinished stock is very good with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically needs work as the second shotgun barrel will not fire.