GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
NICELY ENGRAVED SINGLE SHOT BREAK OPEN KIPLAUF RIFLE BY J. P. SAUER.J.P. SAUERRIFLE334718x72C&R(ca 1890) Cal.8 x 72. 24" Tapered, octagon bbl with small dolls head extension, has matted top flat with adjustable blade rear and steel post front sights, dovetailed through. Claw scope bases have been added at a later date obscuring makers name. Bbl flat is stamped with imperial German black powder large crown proofs along with "S & S" logo and "SAUER" and "SUHL". Bottom of bbl is stamped with "9/35" nitro reproofs, done at time of lining to 8 x 72. Round bodied top lever action has nicely filed fences, and flip-up adjustable rear sight mortised into top strap. It is fitted with peninsula back action rebounding right hand lock and with dbl set triggers. Action and lock are engraved with near full coverage semi relief Germanic acanthus and scroll which surrounds vignettes of game; a running stag on left, and roebuck on right side of action. Scene on lockplate depicts a pair of setters. Steel trigger guard with matching scroll has central portrait of face-on roedeer. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features swept right hand cheekpiece, typical point pattern checkering, and a large cartridge trap engraved with matching acanthus scroll on toe line. Matching slim forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4", drop at comb: approx 1-13/16". Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Good. Metal surfaces have traces of orig finish. Bbl most likely re-blued at time of re-proof. Wood retains most of what appears to be its orig finish with numerous dents, some heavy, some light scratches, and some deep digs in checkering on left side of grip. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Lock is excellent. Set triggers work. 51872-35 MGM2 (3,000-4,500)