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J.P. Sauer & Sohn SxS Sidelock Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
J.P. Sauer & Sohn SxS Sidelock Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl, Side-by-Side Sidelock Shotgun, #46223, 16 ga., 2-9/16'' chs., 29'' blue finish barrels with 7/16'' concave matted rib and front white bead, IC. chokes, 7/8'' sling swivel, third fastener and extractor; proofmarks are pre-1891. Case-colored frame has light scroll engraved borders with double triggers, cocking indicators, manual top tang safety and horn triggerguard extension. Checkered straight-grip stock and splinter forend are lightly figured French walnut with a semi-gloss varnish; stock has a saddle cheekpiece and a length of pull of 13-7/8'' over a checkered horn buttplate; weight is 6-3/4 lbs. Condition is fair to good showing light use. Frame has 10% remaining case-colors with scattered oxidation and pitting under a polished in-the-white finish; lockplates are slightly wavy with pry marks. Barrels are refinished over earlier pitting that is partially filled in the top rib; forend iron and triggerguard have light rust; screw slots are marred. There is a small split on the triggerguard extension and the rear sling swivel is missing. Action is tight, bores shows patchy oxidation and pitting on the muzzles. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)