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My nephew has a ten ga. Sauer which is roughly of the same time frame as this gun==it too has the Prussia stamping in English. It's barrels are 30 inches, however.
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Did you obtain any confirmation of value?
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You will pardon my jumping in without proper introduction, Wolfgang, but I'm in need of some help in identifying a 16 ga. Sauer & Sohn double from about 1898 (ser. # 64xxx), as I'm told. Question: is this gun safe to use with modern shells? There are no Nitro proof(s) in evidence.
I'm aware that the chambers are short of the current 2.75" length, but does this pose any threat to the gun/shooter?
I have several pictures I can email, if these would be of any value.
Thank you , in advance!
Bo (broockies)
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Hi;
Did anyone send a confirmation of the $1,800 price?
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You will pardon my jumping in without proper introduction, Wolfgang, but I'm in need of some help in identifying a 16 ga. Sauer & Sohn double from about 1898 (ser. # 64xxx), as I'm told. Question: is this gun safe to use with modern shells? There are no Nitro proof(s) in evidence.
I'm aware that the chambers are short of the current 2.75" length, but does this pose any threat to the gun/shooter?
I have several pictures I can email, if these would be of any value.
Thank you , in advance!
Bo (broockies)
Probably the gun is safe, but this depends on the condition of all parts. In Germany I would in each case go to the proofhouse for a new proof!! Otherwise I would not shoot modern shells. The chambers of these old guns normally are 65 mm, so you never may shoot 70mm cartridges, but only 65 or 67,5mm! Cheers, Gunwolf
Last edited by Gunwolf; 06/08/16 11:32 AM.
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Thanks, Wolfgang.
Where in the world do I find 65 or 67.5 16 ga. shells??
Bo
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I learn something every day, and a lot of times it's that what I learned the day before was wrong
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Look up Polywad in or near Macon, Georgia, and ask about their "Vintager" 2 1/2" low pressure loads.. Just exactly what you are looking for. They give near full velocity with much lower pressure curves, and the birds will never know the difference. Don't shoot modern WalMart shells in it.
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I'm impressed at how many knowledgable gun "nuts" take the time to share so
much information with those of us who know almost nothing!
I've determined to buy the Sauer double in question. Raimey has confirmed it's
date thru his Russian Table (1897) and that it's a prussian. I bought it in spite
of the gauge (16) and 2.5" chambers because of it's exquisite relief engraving -
all surfaces, including full side plates - of animals and birds. It's a "doll's-head" receiver (not the most desirable, I gather), but in remarkably good shape for
it's age.
I'd love to share pictures of the gun on this website, but I haven't a clue how to do this. Maybe someone out there can lead me thru it.
BoBroock
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