Lot 1607 Detail
12 Gauge J. P. Sauer & Sohn Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun.
Serial no. 49351. 12 gauge. 29 1/4-inch Krupp Fluss-stahl barrels. Matted concave rib
with doll's head marked: Falke Cal 12. Re-blued border engraved action with rebounding
back-action locks. Falcon and foliate detail on locks. Checkered half-pistolgrip stock of
straight-grain walnut. Cheekpiece. Steel buttplate. Partially checkered pull-off fore-end.
Sling swivels.
Condition: Very Good. Barrels show 98% reblued finish with some
spotting and older marks. Left barrel shows a slight dent and slight bulge. Right barrel
shows 3-4 slight dents. Barrels do not ring. Barrels and action show slight looseness.
Bright bores with a few pits. Action shows 96-98% reblued finish with some spotting.
Replacement trigger guard. Wood shows numerous nicks and scratches. Well defined
checkering.
Data: Barrel Dimensions: Bore: 0.738/0.738-inches. Chokes: 0.021/0.041-inches
(Modified/Full). Chambers: 2 1/2-inches. Proof: German, Black Powder, 13/1, 12, (NOTE:
Right Barrel is out of proof due to enlarged bore). Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.020-inches.
Stock Dimensions: Pull: 14-inches. Drop at comb: 1 3/4-inches. Drop at heel: 2 1/2-inches.
Weight: 6 pounds, 4 ounces. NOTE: Gun is deemed unsafe to fire until repaired and
reproved.
Estimate: $400 - $600
