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J.P. Sauer Shotgun/Rifle Combination Gun with Scope

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:850.00 USD Estimated At:NA
J.P. Sauer Shotgun/Rifle Combination Gun with Scope
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Estimate: $1700 - 2500
The shotgun barrel 2 1/2 inch chamber, choked extra full, and ejectors. The solid matte rib has low blade and notch sights with a claw mounted Orogue scope with Akah marked mount. The receiver, break lever, and trigger guard have a fine scroll engraving with "J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL" marked on both sides of the receiver. The underside of the shotgun barrel has the number "212907" and the barrel flats are proofed with "8,7mm" on the rifle barrel flat. Nicely figured checkered pistol grip stock with a horn serrated buttplate. The length of pull is 14 inches.
BBL: 26 3/4 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16/8.7mm
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 84794
Condition: Very good. The barrels retain 95% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with a couple small patches of pin point pitting on the muzzle end. The case colors on the receiver have faded to a gray patina overall. The wood has been lightly cleaned around the action area, but remains excellent with a couple blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. The scope has clear optics.The trigger guard, forend, and receiver have matching numbers (84794) and the barrel is original.