GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE 20 GAUGE J. P. SAUER MODEL "180" SHOTGUN.J.P. SAUERSXS 18025909220GAMODERN; C&RCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 26-3/4"" Shoe lump bbls have slightly raised matted rib. Steel information is on tops of bbls and makers name as well as bands of geometric engraving are around breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with imperial nitro proofs. Proof date of 5/31 is on bottom of right bbl. SN is on left bbl. Case hardened, boxlock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, cocking indicators, and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. Makers name and address are on each side. Trigger plate is engraved with well detailed scene of grouse (?) flying into meadow. Case hardened trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over ribbed composition buttplate with Sauer logo. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.622, right - .621. Bore restrictions: left - .020 (mod), right - .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .030, right - .030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". PROVENANCE: Estate collection of Dana Tauber. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with considerable flecking on rear third. Action retains 50 - 60% orig case hardening color, silvered on tangs, fences, and bottom. Stocks retain approx 90% orig finish, worn through from normal hand wear at grip. Checkering lightly worn. Gold oval is a replacement. Sling eye has been removed from bottom rib of bbl, plug screws installed. Bores are excellent. Mechanically fine. 51980-38 MGM27 (2,500-3,500)