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Exceptional Engraved Side lock J.P. Sauer Hammerless Cape Gun with Dog Leg (Right Hand/Left Eye) Sto

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Exceptional Engraved Side lock J.P. Sauer Hammerless Cape Gun with Dog Leg (Right Hand/Left Eye) Sto
Blade front sight and two leaf rear sight (one is fixed) on a solid matte rib. The rib has provisions for an interchangeable front bead sight. Both barrels are marked "SELBSTSPANNER-SYSTEM J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL." near the breech. The watertable and barrels have various proofs. The 11mm Mauser (43 Mauser) barrel flat is marked "62/78" with various proofs. The 16 gauge shotgun barrel has a 2 9/16 inch chamber, choked modified with extractor. The casehardened 8 pin side lock action features a fine scroll engraving that continues on the trigger guard. Both side locks are marked "J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL" and have cocking indicating pointers. Double trigger with set rifle trigger and automatic tang safety. Checkered dog leg stock as factory made special order and forearm with ebony forend insert, sling swivels, "AV" marked buttstock overlaid initial plate and bare checkered butt. Matching serial number on the watertable, lower tang and barrels, with the partial serial number (734) on the forearm hardware. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.
BBL: 27 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16ga / 11 mm
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 57734


Excellent. The barrels retain approximately 98% original blue finish with some minor handling marks. The trigger guard/lower tang retain approximately 90% blue finish with the development of a smooth gray patina. The frame retains approximately 97% case colors fading to a smooth gray patina. The wood is very fine with the exception of a few minor gouges and some minor dings and scratches. Overall the checkering is crisp. An outstanding J.P. Sauer cape gun with mint bores and maybe the finest sidelock we have had in this configuration.