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Roy, that picture is definitely the same as mine. I guess it must be a model VIII. Ellenbr was correct. I assumed that when Sauer moved to Eckernforde they changed the models. You know what they say happens when you assume things  . Can you give me a little overview of the Sauer models? Is the model VIII a basic model or is it more middle of the road? I did a little searching on the net and came up with this. Thanks, Dave B 
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The 1959 and 1960 Stoeger catalog lists you gun at the same price as the Model 60, the Kim at $158. The VIIIE with ejectors was $238 as was the ejector equipped Model 60 Deluxe. There were engraving upgrades available on the Model VIII for $36 to $174. From this catalog pages I would say the ModelVIII you have is a field grade gun with basic engraving - not a mid grade in terms of a Sauer product but certainly a mid grade gun in comparison to US made Stevens, Winchester 24, and other mass produced guns of similar quality. It was priced a little above the 1940 prices for Parker VH but we know what collector notice has done for the Parker in the last 60 years.
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Dave:
The sum total of my knowledge about these guns falls squarely between nothing and zero. I bought mine many years ago, based on consulting with members of this board, principally, as I remember with Jerry Lape. I really like it although it was choked extra full and "slug". He said that was typical. Sold it to a waterfowler. As I recall, the comparisons were made with the more current Model 60's and Royal. It was definitely a higher grade than the 60 and equal to or better than the Royal, except for the scalloped frame.
It looks like what you found on the net was an excerpt from Shooter's Bible. My copies of this (1959 and 1960) will be going to Ellenbr. They are a bit more detailed. I will copy a couple of the pages and post them here in the next few days.
Sorry, not much help!
Roy
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Roy:
Thanks for the info. I am a German addict which would make me a Sauer addict by default, so tell me how I might get the patterns.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
rse Raimey: I've been hanging on to these since I sold my Sauer - why, I don't know. Anyway, I checked and it will cost me about $8.00 to $9.00 to ship them. So... if you make a $10.00 contribution to Dave's board and let me know your address, I'll send them to you. Can't think of a better use of the money! Roy
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Roy:
Consider it a deal. Email me @ ellenbrs@bellsouth.net. I'll mail the contribution to the site's posted address.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
rse
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