^Lot 3148 COLT SAUER 3000 DRILLING

Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4" / 30-06. S# GG7370. Mfg. 1977 ("HH" German proofs) by JP Sauer & Sohn of West Germany for the American market w/ distinctly "American" cartridges. Krupp Spezial 25" bbls. w/ raised matte rib, rib extension, Sourdough front sight & pop-up rear sight. Nikon 1.5-4.5x20 duplex scope on claw mounts. Fixed Full & Mod. chokes. Coin finish Blitz action w/ ornate relief engraving of elk in woodland scene on right side & prancing white tail buck in woodland scene on left side. Scenes are highlighted w/ geometric pattern border engraving. Action features include crossbolt safety, Greener style safety, cocking indicators, dbl. triggers, extractors & top tang selector. Point pattern checkered walnut stock set: beavertail forearm w/ matching Deeley release & pistol grip buttstock w/ black composite grip cap. LOP: 13 5/8" to Sauer black ventilated pad. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 1/4". CAST: neutral. WEIGHT WITH SCOPE: 8 lbs., 12 oz. CONDITION: over 90% original blue finish with carry wear on triggerguard & light brown patina. Near excellent coin finish. Very good to near excellent original wood finish with light handling marks. (26-1763/MD). MODERN. $2,500-4,500.