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Had this shotgun offered at last weeks show, he sent photos today. Appears to be extremely nice condition and nicely engraved receiver. Has horn trigger guard leading me to think its an older 1920s to 30’s model. Owner wants $1500 for it which may not be out of line depending on specific model and level of upgrades. Raimey will be posting photos and I greatly appreciate your assistance with dating and identifying this one

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So close. Just add >>[IMG] to the left side & the images should post.

Boy the condition looks high on the case colours.

More to come...

Serbus,

Serbus,

Raimey
rse

Serbus,

Raimey
rse

Serbus,

Raimey
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Serbus,

Raimey
rse

Tight 12 with construction in both tubes and looks like it passed thru the Suhl Proof Facility in November of 1938. Lower scears only. Sling swivels so in an inland Sauer and more than likely a War Trophy.

Serbus,

Raimey
rse

Thank you sir!

My first classic double was a Sauer 16ga. Like the one above, from the "between the wars" era. The above gun is much fancier than mine was. But Sauers and German guns in general tend to be pretty tough while not being overly heavy if you want to use them for hunting upland game. I owned that gun for over20 years. It visited a gunsmith only once. The link between the top lever and the Greener crossbolt broke. Once that was repaired, it never failed me again. Maybe one cold day this winter I'll go through my hunting notes and determine just how many pheasants I bagged with that gun. While I'd moved up to fancier (and more expensive guns), I'm pretty sure I've never owned a better one in terms of reliability. The gunsmith who repaired the top lever/crossbolt issue told me that when he took it apart, it was as if those who made it had prepared it for disassembly and inspection. Very well finished on the inside for a relatively basic gun.
'Raimey, I'm not picking up a date code on any of the photos posted. Am I missing it? Thanks.
Larry

Very nice.
The pad is a Jostam Hy-Gun likely dating to the late 20s or 30s.