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Stunning J.P. Sauer "Masterpiece Grade" Model 18 20ga- exceptional high art gun with fine gold inlays
Guns International #: 102148040 Seller's Inventory #: 1496
Category: Sauer Shotguns - Prussian - Sauer Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 280-2382
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Number of Active Listings: 58
Total Number of Listings: 2153
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Wire, cash, cashier's check, business check, personal check. Credit card with 3.5% convenience fee
About Us: We are a boutique Federally Licensed purveyor of fine Sporting Arms and have developed an impeccable reputation with both buyers and sellers for honesty and transparency. We value quality over quantity and long term symbiotic relationships over transaction count. With more than 30 years in the field, you can count on us for all of your fine sporting arms needs! We regularly handle some of the finest vintage sporting arms in the world! Be sure to contact us to discuss your wishlist!
Description:
Truly the finest J.P. Sauer I've offered in recent times, this 20ga Model 18ga "Masterpiece Grade" is a stunner. Proved in 1925, the gun has 28" Krupp Fluid "Special Gun" Fluid steel barrels. Matted raised top rib. Checkered splinter forend with fully engraved latch release and inlaid horn tip. Fully engraved action with fantastic carved breech fences. Action with Greener Crossbolt and gold inlaid pheasants on right side in deep relief panel, large gold pointer on left flushing a gold inlaid quail. Bottom of action is near full coverage scroll engraved as seen in the photos. Gold inlaid "SAFE" in front of carved safety button. Stocked in fine straight grained European Walnut and checkered in point pattern through the wrist and terminates with a modern Olde English type pad. The toe line has a nicely inlaid unengraved gold oval. Trigger guard with gold inlaid initials in relief panel at bow and scroll engraved throughout. All numbers matching.
Overall, the gun remains in excellent original condition. The barrels are excellent and retain nearly all of an older restored rust blue. There is some spotting on the top rib towards the muzzles. The action retains a great amount of its original case color - hard to determine a percentage but certainly more than 60%. The stocks are sound and retain most of what appears to be their original finish with some finish added for preservation. Checkering is fine. Action is tight, on face, and ejectors work well. Bores are bright and shiny.
This is an extremely fine high grade Sauer small bore obviously built for the American Market during the roaring 20's. The gun has been used but well taken care of and it is a treat in the hands and balances perfectly. These guns are impossible to source. This fine Sauer is priced at $24950 plus shipping to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site with any questions or reasonable offers.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer
Model: 18 "Masterpiece
Serial Number: 234627
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Barrel Type: Krupp "Special Gun" Steel
Triggers: SST
Stock Comb: 1-5/8
Stock Heel: 2-5/8
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Olde English pad
LOP: 13-15/16" from rear position SST
Weight: 6lbs 0oz
Manufacture Date: 1925
Choke Left: .011 (Light Mod)
Choke Right: .007(Imp. Cyl)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: Over .025
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: Over .025