I received a 12g hammer gun from Germany yesterday and would like to know what model/grade is it.
J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL - on rib
No German proofs, so IMHO it was made in the 1880s, before proof was mandatory in Germany.
No visible serial number (a new one was applied recently for legal reasons)
It has recent London proofs: crown/GP, scimetar-in-arm, diamond/12, 65MM, 850 bar...
I sent a couple of pictures to JC and hopefuly he is around and will post them.
I hope our Sauer experts will give me a clue what I've got. BTW the gun is in extra nice condition inside and out.
With kind regards,
Jani