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Sauer Shotguns - Prussian
Sauer Shotguns

J.P. Sauer 12 Ga Model 45E – PRUSSIA, 1912, 6LBS. 7OZ., vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: J.P. Sauer, c1912, 12 Gauge, 6lbs. 7oz., Chokes IC/IM, LOP 14 3/16", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number:  134464

J.P. Sauer & Sohn have been makers of fine firearms for nearly 3 centuries, producing some of the most ornate, and well-engineered shotguns you will find.  To most collector/shooters recognize the Prussian made guns are the most desirable, finest made and engraved guns from the era built anywhere in the world.  Review the photos of this fine example and you will see why.  Externally the gun exhibits the finest in fit and finish, with elaborate tiny scroll floral engraving, deeply chiseled fences, well figured French walnut mated to perfection to the frame, finely engraved steel grip cap, skeleton steel butt plate highly engraved, perfect ornately engraved screws, and Krupp Special Steel barrels reserved only for Sauer’s highest-grade guns mounted with double ivory beads.  A super strong action with 7 LOCKING POINTS TO INCLUDE DOUBLE UNDERLUG BITES, GREENER CROSSBOLT, RIB EXTENSION, 2 SIDECLIPS, AND BARREL LUG THROUGH THE ACTION all come together to make a set of barrels that are stable on the action.  The interior mechanics are highly finished and precise.  See the photos and you will note the superior design and finish.  From the safety mechanism, intercepting safety sears, to the triggers, and ejector system, the gun stands above any I have examined.  This gun was purpose built for the American market with the “PRUSSIA” stampings on the water table of the action and barrel flats, built as a “brush gun” with 26” lightweight barrels choked IC/IM, weighing just 6lbs. 7oz., and no swivels on the barrel or stock.  This gun, serial number 134464 built around 1912, is in superb condition, with the engraving still sharp and clear, wood-to-metal fit is flawless, barrels have no dents or dings, mirror bores, 2 ¾” chambers with 1 ½” long forcing cones (altered by VFI gunsmiths, a $440 service in our shop), fit tight on hinge and breech face, triggers delightfully crisp, ejectors strong and well timed, everything in perfect working order.  THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90-DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY.  IT HAS BEEN STRIPPED TO ITS SMALLEST PART, CLEANED IN THE ULTRASONIC CLEANER, EACH PART INSPECTED FOR INTEGRITY AND FUNCTION, PROPERLY LUBRICATED AND REASSEMBLED.  This is a $450 service in our shop.  Review the photos and you will see a stunning high-art Prussian made J.P. Sauer upland gun that needs nothing but a new home and a date for the field or clays course.  The gun balances dead on the hinge pin and has dynamic handling characteristics not found in modern guns until you get to truly high-dollar guns.  Look closely at the engraving on the action, grip cap, trigger guard, and butt plate…this is from a period when the finest gunmakers were building guns that have lasted 113 years so far and have many lifetimes of use remaining if cared for.  The value of high condition top of the line J.P. Sauer & Son is only going up, so this is an investment that will increase in value as you enjoy its use.  See the specifications below.  Being offered at a truly bargain price, don’t hesitate or you will miss your opportunity.  Thanks for looking!  Please note, VFI is limited to 25 images on Guns International, please call or email us for more photographs of this gun or visit the Vintage Firearms Inc .

 
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26" Krupp Special Steel
Chokes:   .010/.027 IC/IM
Bores:   excellent
Bore Diameter:   .726/.725
Wall Thickness:  .023/.023
% Blue:   99%
Chambers:   2 3/4" long cones; VFI
Ribs:   tight
Sights:  double ivory

Action
Action:  tight-centered
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   excellent with soft silver/grey finish
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   tiny rose/scroll; outstanding; deep carved fences, arcaded
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   99%; nicely engraved tiny scroll

Stock
Type:   capped pistol grip/splinter; well fig Euro walnut; fiddleback; steel grip cap; cheek piece
LOP:   14 3/16"
LOP To End Of Wood:  14 3/16"
DAH:   2 5/8"
DAC:   1 5/8"
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   superb 28lpi forend/side panel
Butt Treatment:   ornate skeleton buttplate with spur

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $155.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used

Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns.OtherTerms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Price: $7,950.00

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge