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Hendrik Fruhauf Master Relief Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid J. P. Sauer & Sohn Model 404 "Chadwick Ram" Bolt Action Rifle
Guns International #: 103667109
Seller's Inventory #: 40953483
Category:
Sauer Rifles
- Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Magazine
Seller's Information
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Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Member Since: 5/10/23
First Name: MALLARDS Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT
State: Florida
Zip: 34428
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 794-3507 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 144 Total Number of Listings: 2061
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm.
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About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you.
Description:
An extraordinary collector-grade J. P. Sauer & Sohn SAUER 404, this lavishly embellished multi-barrel rifle pairs classic dangerous-game capability with museum-quality engraving, gold inlay, exceptional wood, and documented master craftsmanship. Chambered around the legendary .404 Jeffery and accompanied by two additional magnum barrels, it offers rare versatility and standout collectible appeal.
- Built on a French grey finished action with exceptionally detailed, high-quality embellishment
- Primary barrel:
- Blued finish
- Chambered in .404 Jeffery, a classic African dangerous-game cartridge with deep historical roots and enduring prestige
- Red fiber-optic front sight blade mounted on an engraved raised ramp base
- Fixed triangular rear sight with notch mounted on an engraved island base
- J. P. Sauer & Sohn maker’s mark on the right side of the breech
- .404 Jeffery caliber marking and 2015-dated German proof marks on the left side of the chamber
- Collector-focused engraving and gold work:
- Highly attractive foliate scroll engraving across the action
- Intertwining gold-inlaid accents among the scrollwork
- Contrasting matted areas that frame the central game scene
- Deeply engraved and beautifully detailed “Chadwick Ram” scene
- Scene depicts Lee Sherman Chadwick’s record-breaking Stone’s Sheep ram:
- Quartering to its right
- Massive full-curl spread in full view
- Standing in the high mountains of British Columbia’s Muskwa Valley
- “SAUER 404” model marking inlaid in gold beneath the scene and flanked by leaves
- Gold-accented scroll engraving continues onto the monolithic bottom metal
- Removable box magazine is surrounded by gold-accented engraving
- Magazine is engraved with another deep-relief rendition of the “Chadwick Ram”
- Engraving is unsigned, but the included J. P. Sauer & Sohn certificate states it was carried out by highly skilled Master Engraver Hendrik Fruhauf
- Premium action and mechanical details:
- Gold-plated trigger
- Thick gold band at the front of the action
- Jeweled bolt body for a polished, finely finished appearance
- Additional gold-accented foliate scroll engraving on the bolt handle and shroud
- Sauer manual cocking piece/safety system
- Optics included:
- SIG Sauer Whiskey 5 scope
- 3-15×44 mm magnification range
- Mounted in a one-piece quick-detachable mount for convenient removal and reinstallation
- Exceptional stock and furniture:
- Stunning “Grade 11” two-piece stock with exceptional figure
- Multi-point checkering for both elegance and grip
- Graceful, high-end stock lines
- Black Schnabel forend tip
- Front sling swivel integrated into the Schnabel tip
- Front sling swivel also doubles as a removable barrel-removal tool
- French greyed and engraved grip cap
- “Chadwick/Ram” inlaid in gold on the grip cap
- Raised cheekpiece
- Rear sling swivel
- Black rubber recoil pad
- Additional barrels included for rare multi-caliber versatility:
- Extra 25 3/8-inch barrel chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum
- Extra 25 3/8-inch barrel chambered in .338 Winchester Magnum
- Both extra barrels were proofed in 2016
- Both extra barrels show no provisions for open sights
- Accessories and presentation:
- Includes a leather trunk-style takedown case
- Case does not house the entire set
- Collector appeal:
- Documented J. P. Sauer & Sohn certificate attributing the engraving to Hendrik Fruhauf
- Lavish gold inlay, deep-relief wildlife engraving, and French grey finish elevate it well beyond a standard sporting rifle
- “Chadwick Ram” theme ties the rifle to one of North America’s most iconic mountain-game trophies
- Multi-barrel configuration in .404 Jeffery, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Winchester Magnum adds both practical versatility and long-term desirability
- A highly distinctive luxury sporting rifle suited to advanced Sauer collectors, fine gun connoisseurs, and collectors of engraved dangerous-game rifles
Condition
Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and gold finishes, 98% original French grey finish with a few minor patches of discoloration, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good. The extra barrel sets are excellent. Scope optics are sharp. Do not miss out on this exceptionally attractive set fully capable of taking any game on the planet!
Price:
$69,999.99
Rifle Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum, .404 Jeffery, .30-338 Winchester Magnum
Manufacturer:
Sauer J P & Son
Model:
Sauer 404
Serial Number:
BG003815
Barrel Length:
24 inch round
Condition:
The bore is bright with sharp rifling.
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