I am curious, is it possible the typical scallops could of been filled in or milled out in order to flatten the rear of the action to better fit the Purdey templated stock or to make a better canvas for engraving?
Perhaps I'm wrong but, like most companies that made graded guns, all the grades start out with the same action, the amount of embellishment determines grade.
A Sauer XIV most likely started out as the same action as my Sauer No.1.
IMO the action doesn't enter into determining value for this gun. It's in the Sauer number range for the era advertised, what more do you need to know?
I have learned that it is a Sauer but not guaranteed to originate from a Sauer facility, the frame with the upper & lower screws resembles a Modell XIV or XVII but missing the typical scallops, that the action has been repaired and there is possibly another set of tubs. Providing me a much better (but still limited) understanding of Sauer actions. Placing me in a much better place than I was a few days ago in making a more educated buying decision.
From reading the previously recommended posts, it seems the XIV (and better) are Sauer-Daly actions measuring one inch longer leading me to suspect the internals are too different. Raimey, please correct me if I have misunderstood.
Reminds me of Mauser bolt actions, endless slight variations of the same design like steel type and machine work. Making some Mausers like the G33/40 or FN Supreme much more desirable for a custom build as they are the Pinnacle of Perfect to steal a line from Raimey.
