Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this master-crafted German sporting shotgun for auction, this is a J.P. Sauer & Sohn Selbstspanner-System Sidelock!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn (Suhl, Germany)
Model: Selbstspanner-System Sidelock Shotgun
Serial: 55436
Caliber: 16 Gauge (Chambered for 2-1/2" Black Powder / Nitro Equivalent Shells)
Finish: Coin-Finished / Case-Hardened Receiver & Sidelocks w/ Blued Fluid Steel Barrel Set
Barrel Length: 28" Fluid Ordnance Steel Side-by-Side Barrels w/ Concave Matted Game Rib & Choked Muzzles
Optics/Sights: No Rear Sight; Matted Engine-Turned Solid Concave Center Rib w/ White Bead Front Sight
Stock/Grips: Hand-Checkered Circassian Walnut Stock w/ Raised Bavarian-Style Cheekpiece, Pistol Grip, Splinter Forend & Horn Buttplate
Action: Hammerless Self-Cocking Sidelock (Selbstspanner) Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun w/ Greener Crossbolt, Side Clips, Double Triggers & Cocking Indicators
Markings: Left barrel rib stamped "SELBSTSPANNER-SYSTEM J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL."; right barrel rib stamped "SELBSTSPANNER-SYSTEM J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL."; sideplates engraved "J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL" within scroll ribbon banners; trigger guard bow inlaid with fine yellow gold monogram cipher; lower tang stamped "55436"; receiver water table stamped with serial "55436", Crown over "U" proof, Crown over "V" proof, and J.P. Sauer "Wildman w/ Club / S&S" trademark proof; barrel flats stamped with matching serial "55436", Crown over "U", Crown over "W", Crown over "V", Imperial Eagle proofs, and "16" gauge stamps.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Established in 1751 in Suhl, Germany, J.P. Sauer & Sohn is renowned as Germany’s oldest active firearms manufacturer, celebrated for producing some of the world's most mechanically refined double guns and sporting arms. The "Selbstspanner-System" (self-cocking hammerless design) represented the pinnacle of late-19th and early-20th-century Suhl sporting engineering, bridging Old World master craftsmanship with state-of-the-art internal sidelock mechanisms. Engineered with exceptional structural strength, these elite game guns incorporated Greener-style crossbolt locking, reinforced receiver bolsters with integral side clips, and delicate mechanical cocking indicators positioned on each lockplate. The 16-gauge chambering has long been regarded by traditional European sportsmen and connoisseurs of fine sporting guns as the ultimate upland balance, carrying the swift, natural pointing dynamics of a lightweight frame with devastating game-taking efficiency. This exquisite example, bearing matching serial number 55436 across the water table, barrel flats, and lower tang, showcases the highest level of Suhl artistry. The coin-finished action and sidelocks are enveloped in dense, hand-cut Arabesque scroll engraving that extends onto the fences, top lever, splinter forend iron, and underlug assembly, complemented by an ornate, custom yellow-gold inlaid monogram gracing the trigger guard bow. The 28-inch fluid steel barrels feature deep blue finish, matted game rib, and pristine factory Suhl address roll-marks. Stocked in select European walnut featuring rich fiddleback figure, sharp multi-point checkering, a defined cheekpiece, and integrated sling swivel mounts, the gun handles with natural elegance. Exhibiting an authentic antique patina across the locks and receiver flats with crisp proofing throughout, this heirloom-grade Sauer & Sohn sidelock is an exceptional addition to any elite sporting collection.
Model: Selbstspanner-System Sidelock Shotgun
Serial: 55436
Caliber: 16 Gauge (Chambered for 2-1/2" Black Powder / Nitro Equivalent Shells)
Finish: Coin-Finished / Case-Hardened Receiver & Sidelocks w/ Blued Fluid Steel Barrel Set
Barrel Length: 28" Fluid Ordnance Steel Side-by-Side Barrels w/ Concave Matted Game Rib & Choked Muzzles
Optics/Sights: No Rear Sight; Matted Engine-Turned Solid Concave Center Rib w/ White Bead Front Sight
Stock/Grips: Hand-Checkered Circassian Walnut Stock w/ Raised Bavarian-Style Cheekpiece, Pistol Grip, Splinter Forend & Horn Buttplate
Action: Hammerless Self-Cocking Sidelock (Selbstspanner) Side-by-Side Double-Barrel Shotgun w/ Greener Crossbolt, Side Clips, Double Triggers & Cocking Indicators
Markings: Left barrel rib stamped "SELBSTSPANNER-SYSTEM J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL."; right barrel rib stamped "SELBSTSPANNER-SYSTEM J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL."; sideplates engraved "J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL" within scroll ribbon banners; trigger guard bow inlaid with fine yellow gold monogram cipher; lower tang stamped "55436"; receiver water table stamped with serial "55436", Crown over "U" proof, Crown over "V" proof, and J.P. Sauer "Wildman w/ Club / S&S" trademark proof; barrel flats stamped with matching serial "55436", Crown over "U", Crown over "W", Crown over "V", Imperial Eagle proofs, and "16" gauge stamps.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Established in 1751 in Suhl, Germany, J.P. Sauer & Sohn is renowned as Germany’s oldest active firearms manufacturer, celebrated for producing some of the world's most mechanically refined double guns and sporting arms. The "Selbstspanner-System" (self-cocking hammerless design) represented the pinnacle of late-19th and early-20th-century Suhl sporting engineering, bridging Old World master craftsmanship with state-of-the-art internal sidelock mechanisms. Engineered with exceptional structural strength, these elite game guns incorporated Greener-style crossbolt locking, reinforced receiver bolsters with integral side clips, and delicate mechanical cocking indicators positioned on each lockplate. The 16-gauge chambering has long been regarded by traditional European sportsmen and connoisseurs of fine sporting guns as the ultimate upland balance, carrying the swift, natural pointing dynamics of a lightweight frame with devastating game-taking efficiency. This exquisite example, bearing matching serial number 55436 across the water table, barrel flats, and lower tang, showcases the highest level of Suhl artistry. The coin-finished action and sidelocks are enveloped in dense, hand-cut Arabesque scroll engraving that extends onto the fences, top lever, splinter forend iron, and underlug assembly, complemented by an ornate, custom yellow-gold inlaid monogram gracing the trigger guard bow. The 28-inch fluid steel barrels feature deep blue finish, matted game rib, and pristine factory Suhl address roll-marks. Stocked in select European walnut featuring rich fiddleback figure, sharp multi-point checkering, a defined cheekpiece, and integrated sling swivel mounts, the gun handles with natural elegance. Exhibiting an authentic antique patina across the locks and receiver flats with crisp proofing throughout, this heirloom-grade Sauer & Sohn sidelock is an exceptional addition to any elite sporting collection.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1218087391 |
BidPrice: |
9999.99 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-11-15 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
0 |
