1980 Colt Sauer .300 Win Mag West German 24" Barrel Sporting Rifle w/ Box *BEAUTIFUL*


Description:
MANUFACTURER: COLT / J.P. SAUER & SOHN 
MODEL: COLT SAUER SPORTING RIFLE R8004 – PREMIUM WEST GERMAN COLLECTOR GRADE
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1980 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: WEST GERMANY 
SERIAL NUMBER: 6693 
ARMORY MARKS: "COLT SAUER SPORTING RIFLE" (COLT-SAUER JOINT VENTURE MARKING), "MADE IN W. GERMANY BY J.P. SAUER & SOHN", COLT MEDALLION, WEST GERMAN PROOF MARKS 
CALIBER: .300 WINCHESTER MAGNUM 
CAPACITY: 3+1 ROUNDS 
BARREL LENGTH: 24.00" 
BARREL FEATURES: HAMMER-FORGED SPORTER-CONTOUR
RIFLING: 6-GROOVE RIGHT-HAND RIFLING, SHARP LANDS AND GROOVES
OVERALL LENGTH: 43.75" 
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.50" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: MULTI-LUG ROTARY BOLT PUSH-FEED SYSTEM 
ACTION: BOLT-ACTION 
TRIGGER: ADJUSTABLE SINGLE-STAGE TRIGGER 
IRON SIGHTS: N/A
OPTIC READY: RECEIVER FITTED WITH FACTORY EUROPEAN-STYLE QUICK-DETACH SCOPE MOUNT BASES; MACHINED-IN FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING PLATFORMS DESIGNED FOR HIGH-END SWING OR CLAW-MOUNT OPTIC SYSTEMS 
STOCK: EXCEPTIONALLY FEATHERED & MARBLE-CAKE FIGURED HIGH-GRADE WALNUT MONTE CARLO WITH RAISED COMB, SHARP SKIP-LINE CHECKERING, ROSEWOOD FORE-END TIP, WHITE-LINE SPACERS 
GRIP: SHARP CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP WITH CONTRASTING CAP AND WHITE-LINE SPACER 
FIREARM FINISH: HIGH-POLISH BLUED STEEL WITH GLOSS-FINISHED PREMIUM WALNUT 
CONDITION: NEAR MINT IN ORIGINAL BOX; OUTSTANDING METAL RETENTION, EXCEPTIONAL WOOD, SHARP CHECKERING
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX, WEST GERMAN PRODUCTION, COLLECTOR-GRADE CONDITION, PREMIUM SAUER ACTION, HIGH-POLISH COMMERCIAL BLUE, EXHIBITION-QUALITY WALNUT FIGURE, VENTILATED RECOIL PAD, EARLY COLT-SAUER IMPORT, HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER COLLECTOR MODEL 
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE IN ORIGINAL FACTORY COLT SAUER BOX  

Few sporting rifles bearing the Colt name can rival the prestige, craftsmanship, and collector appeal of the legendary Colt Sauer Sporting Rifle. Produced during Colt's partnership with the renowned German gunmaker J.P. Sauer & Sohn, these rifles were built to standards rarely seen in factory sporting arms. The result was a rifle that combined Colt's American sporting heritage with some of the finest European engineering and craftsmanship of its era. Today, Colt Sauer rifles are increasingly recognized as hidden gems among serious collectors and knowledgeable hunters alike.

Chambered in the powerful .300 Winchester Magnum and fitted with a 24-inch barrel, this rifle offers the performance expected from one of the most respected magnum hunting cartridges ever developed. The precision-built Sauer action is renowned for its silky-smooth operation, exceptional lockup, and remarkable attention to detail. Whether destined for western elk country, mountain hunts, or simply a place of honor in a serious collection, this rifle possesses the capability and refinement expected of a world-class sporting arm.

The true star of this particular example is its extraordinary walnut stock. Rich color variation, dramatic marble-cake figure, flowing grain patterns, and striking contrast are visible throughout the buttstock and fore-end. Combined with crisp skip-line checkering, elegant Monte Carlo architecture, contrasting appointments, and a beautifully executed finish, this rifle displays the kind of visual presentation more commonly associated with custom-grade sporting rifles than standard production firearms.

Collectors often search for the finest examples available, and this rifle checks every important box. West German manufacture, desirable .300 Winchester Magnum chambering, original factory box, outstanding preservation, and exceptional walnut all combine to create a highly desirable package. The original box alone significantly enhances collectability and demonstrates the care with which this rifle has been preserved over the decades.

As Colt Sauer rifles continue gaining recognition among collectors, premium examples have become increasingly difficult to locate. This is not merely a hunting rifle—it is a showcase of an era when major manufacturers spared little expense in creating truly premium sporting arms. With its remarkable condition, spectacular wood, original box, and legendary Colt-Sauer pedigree, this rifle represents an opportunity to acquire one of the finest examples of a highly respected collector rifle that is certain to draw attention wherever it appears.

***Please see pictures for condition and wear***

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Rifle Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
Manufacturer: COLT SAUER
Model: R8004
Serial Number: 6693
Barrel Length: 24
Bore Info: STRONG
Condition: EXCELLENT
Metal Condition: EXCELLENT
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Manufacture Date: 1980

Price: $3,049.99
Shipping: $39.99