German guns, even the Field Grades, seem to command higher prices than their Spanish and even Belgian equivalents. True, the engraving styles, especially the deep relief types are different than the English style, and are a matter of personal taste. The Kerner-Anson action, in my opinion, is superior to the regular A&D type, and is much safer. Fritz liked to carry his gun slung, so when you walk down a muddy forest hill and your feet go out from under you, a gun with the K-A action won't go off and blow the back of your head off when the butt hits the ground. Left barrels often being regulated for slugs was also often a typical German feature. Versatile guns for versatile hunting styles, much like their dogs.
I have a friend trying to sell a nice mid-grade (basic game scene engraving, 16ga) Sauer with a hidden third bite instead of a crossbolt, he had it priced at $1800. I think he has it underpriced.
One of the points the guys over on the German Guns forum keep reiterating is that the post-war guns were made by the same craftsmen, so essentially the quality was the same, despite the guns being made in the glorious worker's paradise of East Germany.
Regards
Ken
