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Nice metal Randy but it looks as if the wood's been taken down.
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Nice metal Randy but it looks as if the wood's been taken down. Rob, Do you think it's been taken down by refinishing, or is it more a case of drying out and shrinkage? I'm still learning. Dan
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Is Uhlig a German or Belgian maker?
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I have the same concern as marklart. The style of the action definitely appears Belgian, but the single fuzzy picture of proof marks appears to show pre war German proofs. Are there other proof marks on the gun, perhaps under the barrel flats, that are different?
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To all,
Thanks for the replies. There is a repair to the wood on the left side of the receiver so I need to glass this area as best as I can to close the gaps.
There are no Belgian marks on the metal anywhere. No Perron or other Belgian like marks. I'll try to get a better photo of the proof marks. All proofs appear German.
I purchased another camera so I am still learning how to take pics.
What is puzzling to me is the "1 23" over the "4 31" I was thinking that it went back for a reproof perhaps??
Any ideas about who may have actually made it?
Duke
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The action is definately GERMAN. Looks like a JP Sauer Model 3 action to me. Not familiar with the maker, just like in England there were quite a few provincial gunmakers in Germany, so who knows. Is there a "Sauer und Sohn" mark on the watertable? The mark is a S on top of a banner, with a small "u" in the banner followed by another "S" underneath that. Check it out.
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The reinforced angle of breech looks French.  This "Volkgewehre" was made in Deutchland. When the action profile reminds one of boar's/bulldog's head it's definitely German. The retaining screws and cocking indicators are characteristic of Gery's preoccupation with metalwerke and side clips/cross bolt manifests their luv of brutal strength. Stock is usually sap wood.  How much do you want to bet his first name was Wilhelm? 
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I would agree the action looks like a Sauer, except that it has the large reinforce butress that Sauer did not use. These were very popular Belgian features. It has been established, however, that there are no Belgian proofs, only German. It's an attractive action, whoever made it.
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