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That O/U BRNO is a terrific gun. Light and quick pointing. Mine has double triggers that work similar to the Superposed double single trigger. If I recall correctly, the front trigger fires the upper barrel. I bet you cannot figure out how to disassemble to clean it though. Hint: the fore arm does not come off, it stays with the barrels. BTW, the standing breech is moveable in and out when the gun is open, sorta like it is spring loaded.
So many guns, so little time!
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Most of the guns coming out of Sweden are Huskies, both hammer and hammerless, and Sauer hammerless. A friend who is a high volume dealer in these guns has not displayed a Sauer hammer gun to my knowledge. This is probably not one of the $300 wonders. Even the hammer Model 51 Huskies in high condition are not priced much if any lower than the subject Sauer. I bought a Model 51 in fairly high condition for under $500 a couple of years ago from my friend, and I wouldn't sell it for $900.
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going to get the gun right now!! A VERY satisfactory price was settled on and I will have pictures before tomorrow....
STAY TUNED
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Steve, good move!
I am already envious.
JC
"...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance."ť Charles Darwin
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Purchase complete, think I'll lay back a smoke a cigarette now...
Don't be suprised if this gun surfaces for sale in the next day or two and I'll pass along a good deal, I much prefer US made hammerless guns. I just thought it might be too good of a deal to let "Joe fence post" hang it on his wall in his fishin cabin around here. I think this gun needs a home with someone who will greatly appreciate its quality and remaining finish.
Working on pictures now
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Maybe some charitable soul will get it for me?
And ship it down? Air parcel post will do.
JC
"...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance."ť Charles Darwin
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Gun just appeared on for sale thread, sorry about the pictures if I send them to someone could they do a better job of posting them for me?? I am not the most computer savvy..
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 Without looking, I'd guess circa 1900. It was proofed in the final state and extra effort and ammo were expended for craftsmanship and shooting performance. Sauer was big on shooting performance as at times in times in sourcing other Suhl craftsmen they requested the pattern to be with a 75cm circle at 20 meters. Kind Regards, Raimey rse
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Raimey Thank you very much, Can you explain the proofs? I know a few but have dabbled very little in the Continental guns and don't know much. This gun seemed too good to pass up. Definately way better quality than the Belguim junkers often seen.
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The "Caveman" with a "staff" next to the serial number is either for the tubes being completed at the Sauer plant or the fitting at the Sauer plant. There looks to be a set of initials on the left tube ahead of the flats next to the lower rib just below the "Caveman" with a "staff". Can you read them with a glass? I'm curious if ahead of the serial number on the tubes toward the muzzle if there is the mark of an Imperial Eagle and "Crown" over "S"? I think early on after the 1893 prooflaws that bundles of tubes were proofed and then later, after being assembled, they were proofed again. The "Crown" over "S"(shot) coupled with the "Crown" over "B" note the right tube experiencing only a final proof in a completed state, accepting full responsibility for the end results of proof, but with the charge and load of the preliminary proof(3 times the powder charge and double the shot charge). The "Crown" over "U"(inspected) must accompany the "Crown" over "B". On the left tube the "Crown" over "B" coupled with the "Crown" over "W"(Wurgebohrung-choke) notes the tube underwent 2 proofs, what they were I can't say for sure. And then the "Crown" over "U" notes inspection and sometimes definitive proof when alone or with an Imperial Eagle. The gauge designation in a circle denotes 65mm chambers and possibly black powder proof post 1912?? And beside that is the vulgar fractions. The other larger crowns are from the Sauer plant and note quality and performance.
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Raimey
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