GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
LUFTWAFFE DRILLING BY J. P. SAUER.J.P. SAUERDRILLING33763812 x 12 x 9.3 x 74RMODERN; C&RCal. 12 x 12 x 9.3 x 74R. 25-5/8" Bbls with full length matted rib and pop-up rear sight are marked for rifle caliber in milled out portion of rib. Steel information is on top of each bbl and makers name and address along with bands of geometric engraving are around breech ends. Side of right bbl is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle. Bbl flats are stamped with Nazi era nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers on shotgun bbls, and 9.3 x 74 R on rifle bbl, with proof date of 4/42. Waffenampt "2" is on rear lump. Case hardened action with rifle selector on top tang and Greener type side safety also features pin type cocking indicators, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with sprays of simple scroll with makers name and address on sides, and logo on trigger plate. Steel trigger guard has SN on tang. Top strap is marked "W. St". Lightly fiddle figured European walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over ribbed composition buttplate with Sauer logo. Stock features small right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling loop on toe line. Right side of stock is stamped with Luftwaffe eagle in flight carrying swastika. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: left -.727, right - .727. Bore restrictions: left - .040 (extra full), right - .039 (extra full). Drop at heel: 2-5/8", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90 - 95% orig blue, with some areas of cleaning and scattered flecking. Action retains nearly all of a case hardening re-color, engraving softened. Stocks retain over 90% orig finish, grain open and somewhat raised, with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering somewhat worn, especially on forend. Bores are excellent, with some light frosting in shotgun tubes. Rifle bbl sharp and shiny throughout. Mechanically fine. 51872-51 MGM31 (7,500-10,000)