1930 Weimar Era JP Sauer & Sohn Suhl Cape Gun 16GA / 8x57JR Krupp Barrels

Description:
MANUFACTURER: J.P. SAUER & SOHN
MODEL: CAPE GUN (SIDE-BY-SIDE COMBINATION GUN)
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1930 (WEIMAR-ERA PRODUCTION)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: SUHL, GERMANY
SERIAL NUMBER: 185814
PROOF MARKS: CROWN / U (FINAL INSPECTION PROOF), CROWN / G (SMOOTHBORE BARREL PROOF), CROWN / N (NITRO SMOKELESS PROOF), SUHL PROOF HOUSE MARKS INDICATING PRE-1939 GERMAN PROOF TESTING
BARREL CONFIGURATION: LEFT RIFLE BARREL / RIGHT SHOTGUN BARREL
SHOTGUN GAUGE: 16 GAUGE
RIFLE CALIBER: 8X57JR
CHAMBER LENGTH: 65 MM / 2 1/2"
BARREL LENGTH: 26.75"
BARREL FEATURES: KRUPP FLUID STEEL BARRELS MARKED “FLUSS-STAHL KRUPP-ESSEN”; SOLID RAISED RIB WITH SLING EYE
RIFLING: TRADITIONAL GERMAN SPORTING RIFLING FOR 8X57JR
OVERALL LENGTH: 42.50"
LENGTH OF PULL: 14.00"
OPERATING SYSTEM: BREAK-ACTION COMBINATION GUN
ACTION: BOXLOCK CAPE GUN ACTION
TRIGGER SYSTEM: DOUBLE TRIGGER
SELECTOR: TANG-MOUNTED RIFLE/SHOTGUN SELECTOR
OPTICS MOUNT: SUHL CLAW MOUNT BASES ON BARREL RIB
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE WITH REAR RIFLE FLIP-UP SIGHT INTEGRATED INTO RIB
STOCK: CHECKERED WALNUT EUROPEAN SPORTING STOCK WITH CHEEKPIECE
GRIP: SEMI-PISTOL GRIP
ENGRAVING: TRADITIONAL SUHL SCROLL ENGRAVING WITH ROSETTE MOTIFS AND SAUER MARKINGS
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED BARRELS WITH COIN-FINISHED RECEIVER
CONDITION: GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION WITH HONEST FIELD WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: KRUPP FLUID STEEL BARRELS, SLING SWIVELS, SUHL PROOFED ACTION, CLASSIC WEIMAR-ERA SAUER ENGRAVING
WHAT’S INCLUDED: FIREARM

This classic Weimar-era German Cape Gun from J.P. Sauer & Sohn represents one of the most practical and elegant hunting firearms produced in the Suhl gunmaking tradition. Designed for European mixed-game hunting, the cape gun allowed the sportsman to carry both a shotgun and rifle in a single firearm. With a 16-gauge smoothbore barrel paired alongside an 8x57JR rifle barrel, this combination was ideal for hunting everything from upland birds and hare to roe deer and wild boar in dense woodland.

Mechanically, this Sauer cape gun utilizes a traditional side-by-side combination barrel layout mounted to a robust break-action boxlock receiver. The firearm features a double trigger configuration allowing the shooter to select between the rifle and shotgun barrels. A tang-mounted selector system typical of Suhl-built combination guns allows engagement of the rifle firing mechanism, providing seamless transition between small game and larger quarry during the hunt.

The rifle barrel is chambered in the classic 8x57JR cartridge, one of the most common sporting calibers used in pre-WWII German hunting arms. This rimmed cartridge was designed specifically for break-action rifles and combination guns, offering reliable extraction and strong performance on medium game. Paired with the versatile 16 gauge shotgun barrel, the hunter could quickly adapt to changing game opportunities without switching firearms.

As expected from J.P. Sauer & Sohn of Suhl, the craftsmanship reflects the refined standards of early 20th-century German gunmaking. The receiver displays elegant Suhl scroll engraving and classic rosette motifs, while the walnut stock features traditional checkering and a cheekpiece designed for comfortable rifle shooting. The barrels are constructed from Krupp Fluid Steel, a premium barrel material widely used by German manufacturers for strength and durability.

Pre-war Sauer combination guns remain highly desirable among collectors and hunters alike due to their mechanical quality, practical field use, and connection to the historic Suhl gunmaking industry. This Weimar-era example embodies the elegance and versatility that made German cape guns famous among European sportsmen and remains a fascinating addition to any collection of classic sporting arms.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: SAUER & SOHN
Model: CAPE GUN
Serial Number: 185814
Barrel Length: 26.75
Bore Info: STRONG
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1930

Price: $2,449.99
Shipping: $39.99
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