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They have had the Owen for over a year and if I remember correctly there was an issue or two with the rifle.
"Does anyone know how many guns Owen built in Sauquoit, and what percentage were Mausers, particularly the lower grade?"
I have no idea how many were built at Sauquaoit but a very small number were Mausers. After the war when Bob Owen was located at Port Clinton there were more Mausers then others. I'm not sure what you mean by "Lower Grade"?
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Michael,
In your article you stated "After a while a plainer grade of rifle evolved at Sauquoit". The Mauser 7x57 I'm referring to had very light engraving coverage, and not all the bells and whistles usually seen on an Owen.
Thanks and good shooting.
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Plainer Grade I understand ;-). Is this 7mm somewhere I could see pictures or more information about, sounds interesting?
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No, it's long gone. The sad part was that it was "rode hard", and needed both wood and metal refinishing, but no major damage.
Every time I see "Owen" I lament not acquiring it.
Take care.
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Some Owens had rather terrible engraving, scratchily outlined deer on the floorplates, cursory borders, lots of criss cross to fill up space, etc. Apprentice quality, definitely German. Have seen similar bum quality on deluxe Sedgelys.
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A Plainer Grade Sauquoit Owen. 
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I suppose you could say that's "Plainer Grade" Sauquoit Owen compared to some. But even plain Owens are are beautiful guns. Thanks, Michael. Is there no end to your collection?
Shane Robinson
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Shane, Remember that I have been at this for some time and very focused. I have seen some truly unbelievable collections and my collection is modest at best. About thirty years ago I set out to collect ONE rifle from every, of what I considered good, pre-war custom maker. I ran off the tracks in that regard many years ago but still looking for examples of makers I don't have. I am particularly attracted to the work of the pre-WWI makers and sometimes try to get more of their work than I should. 
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A very nice Owen that never seems to photograph well, not sure what I'm doing wrong. 
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All things considered I think I rather prefer the "plain" Owen. The craftsmanship needs no embellishment.
Jerry Liles
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