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I have a chance to buy a J. P. Sauer Royal 12 ga., 28.5 bbl.(?) SxS in 98% condition for under a grand. I've checked the Blue Book and the auction report, seems to be a no brainer. I have handled the gun and it won't be on my active roster, but seems to be an excellent investment.
What do you guys think?
I would like to hear any Sauer Royal reports / feedback.
Thanks
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Sidelock
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Your statement of it being a "no brainer" is correct
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Absolutely! That's a fine buy! Snap it up before the seller changes his mind. I have one in 20 gauge and love it.
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Even if you don't like it I'm sure you can use it in a trade in the future.
Alex
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I have both a 12 and a 20 and would not part with either for anything close to $1,000. Mine have Krupp barrels and arabesque engraving - not sure if they all came that way.
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They usually run $1300+/-100 in that condition. I looked at several over years (one was even made for Weatherby of Southgate). They're slightly on the heavy side, but with proper chokes can handle all loads of appropriate case length.
They tend to linger on dealer shelves if the price is too high.
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Just returned from buying this JPS Royal.
Condition was overstated, it's more like 92%. Shiny bores, no rust, straight clean metal work,and a few dings in the buttstock. My first look at this gun was in a dimly lit basement when I was there to look at other things, so I didn't pay close attention. Now that it's in my hands, I am pleased.
Thanks for the input...
I would like to learn more about this gun - date of manufacture, markings, value, etc. Any good links?
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Sidelock
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Value on Sauers is also dependent upon age. The older they are the better. Pre WW2 better than post. Pre WW1 better than post. I have an 1896 sidelock 12 Ga which is the best Sauer I have seen.
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Of all the doubles I've handled, my 16ga Model VIII circa 1914 is the smoothest mechanically, opens and closes by itself, perfect craftmanship. Chokes too tight for this duffer to always bring a smile to my face.
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The Royal is a post-WWII gun, made in West Germany. Good, solid guns, but the value would be somewhat less, I think, than that of a prewar Sauer of approximately the same grade and condition. But the advantage of the Royal is that you can shoot modern American ammunition without any concerns.
There should be a date code on the gun, 3 or 4 digit, month and year.
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