^Lot 2094 FINE CONDITION COLT SAUER MODEL 3000 DRILLING.

Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". / 12 Ga. 2-3/4"./ 30-06. S# GG9772 (1966). These popular combination guns were made between 1964-1985. This fine example has 25" barrel set with slightly raised full length matted rib holding pop-up square notch rear sight. Barrels are marked "MOD 3000" "COLT-SAUER" "MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY" "BY J.P. SAUER & SOHN" on tops that are also marked with steel type, Colt name and address and calibers. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with 1966 German nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers and 30-06 cartridge. Shot barrels are marked "MOD" & "FULL". A sling loop is soldered to bottom barrel. Coin finished scalloped back blitz action with Greener side safety is fitted with rifle selector on top tang, pin cocking indicators on top, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, and double triggers (front set). Action is engraved with simple open scroll within geometric borders which surrounds game scenes on sides. Left side depicts a white tail buck running through open woodland, while an elk ambles through woodlands on right. Bottom of action is marked "ORIGINAL" "SAUER & SOHN" above and below circular "SS" logo. Blued steel tirgger guard has scroll on bow. Plastic capped pistol grip buttstock of lightly streaked European walnut measures 14-1/2" over white line black "Colt Sauer" pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip and sling loop is on toeline. Matching large beavertail forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2-1/4". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: slightly off. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 8 lb. 3 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine very close to "as new" with only a few minor marks in all factory finishes, most notable are two shallow dents on left side of butt. Action is very tight. Mechanically fine; set trigger operable. (26-4312/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.