Manufactured 1966-75. A member here tells me that first importation to U.S. in 1970. May have something to do with Weatherby as he describes as a Weatherby/Sauer effort. Despite the Sauer connection with Suhl, I can hardly think there could have been US importation at that time period if manufactured in the GDR. I got a 1970 Gun Digest on eBay at the recommendation of the above very helpful gentleman and will perhaps learn more.

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