September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
Manufactured to period commercial standards, approximately 2,500 M30 drillings were built for the Luftwaffe from 1941 to 1942. Carried by aircrews, especially those serving in North Africa, the drillings could be used to kill game and for self-defense if their aircraft was downed. It is also believed Herman Goring gifted many to officers. These guns feature 12 bore shotgun barrels over a single potent 9.3x74mmR rifle barrel. The "KRUPP-LAUFSTAHL" marked barrels are finished in polished rust blue with a matted rib, silver bead blade front sight, and 100 meter rear sight which flips up when the rifle barrel is selected. Breeches feature engraved bands and the "JP. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL" name, as well as a Luftwaffe eagle on the right. Barrel flats marked with standard German nitro proofs and Luftwaffe eagle over "2" acceptance marks. Case hardened scalloped boxlock tastefully engraved with light scroll as well as the intertwined "SS" Sauer monogram on the underside. Checkered walnut splinter forend. Oil finished select grain checkered pistol grip stock with case hardened grip cap, European cheek piece, and "SS" monogrammed ribbed black plastic butt plate. Right side displays a large Luftwaffe eagle. Matching numbers observed on the frame, tang, barrels, and forend. Drilling is housed in its correct gray painted aluminum transit chest stenciled on the lid "Drilling M 30 / mit Munition u. Zubehor / ce". Chest includes an original manual, 10-round box of RWS 9.3x74mmR ammunition, partial 10-round box of RWS 12 gauge slugs, D.R.G.M. leather sling, and cleaning tools. An included February 14th, 1946 dated capture certificate, which includes mention of a German rifle, no serial number listed, appears to be signed "Jack R. Olderberg / 1st Lt CE" with no owner name listed, likely indicating the officer signing off on his own trophies. CONDITION: Near excellent. 97%+ original blue retained on the barrels with some light scattered marks and rubs. Receiver also retains the vast majority of its rich and vibrant case colors, some areas starting to fade to patina. Wood is very fine with some light handling marks. Sharp checkering and Luftwaffe stamp. Fine bright bores. Crisp mechanics. Case is very good with approximately 90% original paint and clear markings. Accessories rate very good overall. The 12 gauge box has some separation and tape repairs. An overall outstanding and very complete set. A must-have for the World War II arms collector.
Accessories
Case, Ammo, Accessories
Caliber/Bore
(O) 12 Bore (U) 9.3X74mmR
Manufacturer
J.P. Sauer & Sohn
Paperwork
Capture Certificate