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J.P. Sauer

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
J.P. Sauer
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
J.P. Sauer & Sohn ''Royal'' Model Side-by-Side Boxlock Shotgun, #248016, 16 ga., 2-3/4'' chs., 28-3/8'' blue finish barrels with 3/8'' tapered matted rib and white front bead, chokes are marked Full and Half, with double triggers, automatic top-tang safety, single crossbolt and ejectors; barrel is stamped ''W. Germany'' with 9/62 date code. The scalloped coin-finished frame has cocking indicator pins and deep open scroll engraving with highlighted borders. The swept pistol-grip cheekpiece stock and semi-beavertail forend are semi-gloss French walnut patterned in an early 1960's classic American style with skipline checkering, a white-line pistol grip cap and original white line Sauer ribbed buttplate. Length of pull is 14-3/8'', weight is 6-1/2 lbs., sling swivels are 7/8''. Overall condition is very good showing moderate use with bright bores, tight locking and strong ejectors. Metal finish is 97% with losses along the triggerguard and oxidation on the face and forend iron. Wood finish is 90% with mars from handling and storage. Est.: $800-1,200. (C&R)