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Category - Drilling & Combination Guns - Sauer Rifles

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Drilling & Combination Guns
Sauer Rifles

IMPERIAL GERMAN HAMMER DRILLING BY OSCAR SAUER WITH HERALDIC CREST

Description:
Imperial German Hammer Drilling with Heraldic Crest

Offered is a high-quality Oscar Sauer hammer drilling, manufactured in Strasburg (Imperial German, Alsace) circa the late 19th century. This is a bespoke, ordered sporting arm, retaining strong original finishes. This drilling is distinguished by the personal heraldic crest and initials of its original owner, engraved on the top tang.
The drilling features Damascus shotgun barrels paired with a fluid steel rifle barrel, reflecting the period of German gun making when the best materials of each discipline were combined. The action is secured by a Jones underlever bolting system and fitted with rebounding hammers, offering both strength and refined handling.
Notably, the top tang is engraved with a Germanic crowned crest depicting an armored arm holding a mason’s trowel, accompanied by gold-inlaid initials. This is a legitimate personal crest, not decorative engraving. This consistent with The German Empire ennobling families of technical or civil origin, particularly those associated with engineering or state commissioned construction. Such owner-specific heraldic engraving was commonly reserved for custom embellishments by upper-class sportsmen and adds meaningful historical and collector interest.
An interesting lever-actuated rifle barrel selector is fitted, along with dual opposing flip-up rear sights for the rifle barrel. The front trigger is a set trigger, fully functional, allowing for precise rifle shooting.
Specifications & Features

• Maker: Oscar Sauer, Strasburg (Imperial Germany, Alsace)
• Configuration: Hammer Drilling
• Weight: 8 lbs 10 5/8 oz
• Action: Jones underlever
• Barrels:
  • Twin Damascus shotgun barrels
  • Single fluid steel rifle barrel
• Shotgun Gauge: 16 gauge
• Chokes: Modified & Cylinder
• Chambers: 2 3/4"
• Rifle Bore: Measures approx. .430 (chamber cast recommended to confirm cartridge)
• Bores: All bores excellent, rated 9/10
• Barrel Length: 27 1/2"
• Sights:
  • Pop-up rear sight
  • Two opposing hinged flip-up rear sights
• Trigger: Front set trigger, fully functional
• Furniture: Horn and steel trigger guard
• Stock:
  • Sharp, original checkering
  • Length of Pull: 14"
  • Drop at Comb: 1 1/2"
  • Drop at Heel: 2 3/4"
• Condition: Strong original finishes throughout
• Provenance: Personal heraldic crest of original owner
• C&R Eligible
• Shipping: $75

 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge

Price: $3,900.00