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243ackley,
The preference for a BF over a BBF is entirely personal, much like the preference for a SxS shotgun over an O/U. As stated above, a BF is easier than a BBF to reload, but they seem to be more sensitive to the rifle barrel heating up( usually a problem only in "sighting in" or testing handloads, not in hunting). Both configurations were/are available with extra barrel or multi barrel sets. I hunt with both types, as well as drillings, and enjoy them all( also single shots). If you post a photo of all markings, including proof marks, we can likely date it for you. In general, Suhl made guns were pre-war and Eckernforde(?) made guns are post war. There were a few years right after the war, before Eckernforde opened that they were made in Suhl. The post war guns are different design than prewar. Fortuna marked guns are generally said to be the same design as prewar Sauers, made in the same plant( Communist management may have resulted in a difference in workmanship, however). The 7x57R is one of my favorite calibers, BTW, I use the 11.2 gram HMK bullet. German and Austrian made BFs usually have the rifle barrel on the right side, whereas the Belgians and Brits usually put them on the left.
Mike
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One thing I forgot to add is I was told it was a sauer model 54. Looking for a nice bbf in 7x65R now.
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243ackley, Sauer Mod. 54 is a BBF (vertical); here is a specimen in 7x65R: http://egun.de/market/item.php?id=7332108Cheers, Jani
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Jani:
That BBF Modell Nr. 54 wears Krupp 3 Ringe Stahl. Any comments on that?
Cheers,
Raimey
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Raimey,
No Krupp comment from me at this point; but your comments, if you have some, are welcome.
Cheers,
Jani
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What I do not like is the Schweinsrücken Schaft, but that was usual in those times.
Cheers,
Gunwolf
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Yes, that swineback stock is certainly no beauty but reflects the period it was made in, I guess the 1960s or 1970s. Early model 54s had nice classic straight back stocks, without white spacers. Mediocre leaf engraving on this deluxe variation is another sign of later production. BTW I presume model 54 denotes year 1954.
The Krupp 3 rings steel mark, as noted by Raimey, was standard in those times, obviously superseding the familiar Bochumer steel and mark from earlier post-war production.
Cheers,
Jani
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Jani:
Yes, those white spacers are always a dead giveaway.
Cheers,
Raimey
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Even if it had a swine butt plate it would make no difference to me.
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