I have several older Sauer doubles. One of my favorites is serial number 56xxx, which looks like it was made in 1895 according to Raimey's date chart. A sidelock 16 gauge with very small "clock hands" type cocking indicators, excellent overall condition with an old refinish still in great shape, bores like mirrors. I still shoot it from time to time with low pressure PolyWad loads. I love my Sauers. The better ones are the equal of the majority of much higher prices doubles of the period, IMO.