GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE LIGHTWEIGHT J. P. SAUER MARKED SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.J. P. SAUERSXS RIFLE SIDELOCK136659.3 X 72 RMODERNCal. 9.3 x 72R. 26" Dovetailed steel bbls with full length raised, matted rib, are engraved "J. P. Sauer & Son Suhl" on milled out central portion. Bbls are sighted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear, and porcelain bead front. Breech ends are engraved with geometric bands and "Prima Krupp Stahl". Bbl flats are stamped with post 1892 German black powder proofs, and with caliber. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. French grey small sized sidelock action features non-automatic tang safety, Greener crossbolt third fastener, bushed strikers, and double triggers (both set). Action and lockplates are engraved with 60% coverage sprays of typical Germanic scroll. Lightly figured and well streaked, dense European walnut horn capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over ribbed horn buttplate, and features small right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, and a spring loaded cartridge trap with space for four cartridges, held in place by a sling loop, on toe line. Engraving on trap matches action. Matching slim splinter forend has Deeley type release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8", drop at comb: approx 1-13/16". Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Light brown canvas case with leather trim is lined in green cloth, and has new Sauer & Sohn label in lid. Case contains orig parts for making safety automatic. Also included are 50 9.3 x 72R hand loaded cartridges in a green RCBS box. (Loading data is on inside under lid.) PROVENANCE: Info from J. P. Sauer & Sohn book by Jim Cate where this rifle is listed, along with other guns produced in 1883 - 1884. Also included is a photo of two silver medals for first place at the World Side By Side Championship for Stalking Rifle, for the years 2009 and 2010, won using this rifle. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 60 - 70% of an old re-blue. Rear sight is a later replacement, with old sight dovetail plugged and matted to match remainder of rib. Sauer name on rib is of relatively recent vintage. Receiver is a pleasing pewter gray overall. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with some minor marks, and are quite pleasing. Bores are excellent, with one or two minor pits toward breech ends, otherwise sharp and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Set triggers work. Case exterior is considerably stained. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has some rubs. 49815-1 MGM26 (4,500-6,500)