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Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this HIGHLY sought-after combination gun today for a penny start auction; this is the Colt-Sauer Model 3000 Drilling!
The Colt-Sauer Model 3000 Drilling is a highly unique firearm produced in West Germany by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. This particular model is said to be one of the most versatile firearms ever created, as it features three barrels. The top of the firearm has two 12-gauge barrels that are choke bored Full (on the left) and Modified (on the right), which can be used for shooting different types of birds or game. The bottom of the firearm has a .30-06 Springfield barrel, which is perfect for larger game hunting. The Colt-Sauer Model 3000 Drilling is an exceptional piece of engineering that offers hunters a wide range of options for various hunting needs. The firearm's unique design allows hunters to quickly switch between different barrels depending on the type of game they are hunting. This feature makes it an ideal choice for hunters who want a firearm that can adapt to their changing hunting needs!
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The Colt-Sauer Model 3000 Drilling is a highly unique firearm produced in West Germany by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. This particular model is said to be one of the most versatile firearms ever created, as it features three barrels. The top of the firearm has two 12-gauge barrels that are choke bored Full (on the left) and Modified (on the right), which can be used for shooting different types of birds or game. The bottom of the firearm has a .30-06 Springfield barrel, which is perfect for larger game hunting. The Colt-Sauer Model 3000 Drilling is an exceptional piece of engineering that offers hunters a wide range of options for various hunting needs. The firearm's unique design allows hunters to quickly switch between different barrels depending on the type of game they are hunting. This feature makes it an ideal choice for hunters who want a firearm that can adapt to their changing hunting needs!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: J.P. Sauer & Sohn (Imported by Colt)
Model: 3000 Drilling
Serial: GG9089
Date of Manufacture: 1976
Caliber: 12 Gauge (Left-Full Choke Bore & Right-Modified Choke Bore), .30-06 (Bottom)
Finish: Blue Barrels with Coin Receiver
Barrel Length: 25" Solid Matte Ribbed Barrel
Optics/Sights: Wide Blade Front with Folding (Pop-Up) Square Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Oil Finished Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Break; Drilling 3-Barrel
Markings: Engraved scalloped box lock action with high-relief game scenes of running buck deer in a wooded scene on the left side and an elk in a wooded scene on the right. Scroll engraving on the bottom and trigger guard. The top of the left barrel is marked "COLT - SAUER" preceded by the circled Rampant Colt / MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY / BY J. P. SAUER & SOHN / 12/70.30.06 SPR" and the right side is marked "MOD. 3000 / KRUPP - SPEZIAL LAUFSTAHL/COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Matching serial numbers can be found on the receiver, barrel, and inside the forend.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
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.
Model: 3000 Drilling
Serial: GG9089
Date of Manufacture: 1976
Caliber: 12 Gauge (Left-Full Choke Bore & Right-Modified Choke Bore), .30-06 (Bottom)
Finish: Blue Barrels with Coin Receiver
Barrel Length: 25" Solid Matte Ribbed Barrel
Optics/Sights: Wide Blade Front with Folding (Pop-Up) Square Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Oil Finished Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Break; Drilling 3-Barrel
Markings: Engraved scalloped box lock action with high-relief game scenes of running buck deer in a wooded scene on the left side and an elk in a wooded scene on the right. Scroll engraving on the bottom and trigger guard. The top of the left barrel is marked "COLT - SAUER" preceded by the circled Rampant Colt / MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY / BY J. P. SAUER & SOHN / 12/70.30.06 SPR" and the right side is marked "MOD. 3000 / KRUPP - SPEZIAL LAUFSTAHL/COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Matching serial numbers can be found on the receiver, barrel, and inside the forend.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
J.P. Sauer & Sohn in Suhl was the oldest and one of Suhl's most significant gun makers until American troops arrived in 1945. They took over both the factory and the Sauer residences. After about three months, the Russian troops took charge and eventually handed over the properties to a Communist Government. Sauer, Simson, Haenel, and Merkel were consolidated into a conglomerate called "Thälmann Werke." However, the Sauer name was still used on guns until 1970.
The J.P. Sauer Company was established on March 26, 1951, by Rolf Sauer and a group of investors who recognized the value of the Sauer name and reputation. They decided to build a new factory in Eckernfoerde, Schleswig-Holstein, on the Ostsee, between Flensburg and Kiel. The location was chosen because there was an important research and development facility for torpedoes for the German Navy, which had been shut down in 1948, resulting in the loss of jobs for over seven thousand skilled workers. In 1951, the construction of the new factory began amid the rubble, and 200 skilled workers were hired, along with 70 skilled craftsmen from Suhl and the original Sauer factory who escaped the Russian occupation zone.
The goal was to manufacture the most widely used hunting firearms previously made in Suhl. However, there were no technical drawings available for these guns. The team dismantled an original Model VIII shotgun to create production drawings and measured all its components. Eventually, they took apart other models as well. Finally, on December 20th, 1951, they produced the first gun. The new Sauer company had a great advantage as it could start afresh with new and modern technology and machinery. By 1952, the company had 430 employees and an apprenticeship program with 40 apprentices. However, marketing the guns was not easy because the Communist Government made guns in Suhl, which were exported for very low prices, resulting in significant losses. This was because hard currency was badly needed, but the East German currency was not accepted in the free world markets.
It is worth noting some notable activities of the company, such as the production of Mark V Rifles for Weatherby Company in California starting in 1958. The company also established partnership arrangements with Beretta Company in Italy in 1960, AyA in Spain in 1961, and Dynanite-Nobel and Franchi in Italy in 1984. Between 1960 and 1999, the Colt Company in Hartford, Connecticut, produced the model 80 Sauer Drilling, later known as the Colt-Sauer Model 3000 Drilling. This was a basic Anson & Daly type Drilling with a Greener safety, which had already been made in Suhl. The Drilling was available with 16 ga and 12 ga shotgun barrels and six different rifle calibers. It was quite popular among turkey hunters.
This Colt-Sauer 3000 Drilling gun was manufactured in 1976. It has blade front and flip-up notch rear sights on the matted solid rib, along with standard maker and model markings. The rifle has 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractors and light engraving around the breech, as well as modified/full marked chokes. The coin gray receiver is engraved with forested game scenes on either side, showing a running deer on the left and a standing stag on the right. It features cocking indicators, dual triggers (the front is a single set), a tang-mounted selector switch, and a Greener style safety. The rifle has a checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, a Deeley latch release, and a pistol grip stock with a ventilated recoil pad.
The J.P. Sauer Company was established on March 26, 1951, by Rolf Sauer and a group of investors who recognized the value of the Sauer name and reputation. They decided to build a new factory in Eckernfoerde, Schleswig-Holstein, on the Ostsee, between Flensburg and Kiel. The location was chosen because there was an important research and development facility for torpedoes for the German Navy, which had been shut down in 1948, resulting in the loss of jobs for over seven thousand skilled workers. In 1951, the construction of the new factory began amid the rubble, and 200 skilled workers were hired, along with 70 skilled craftsmen from Suhl and the original Sauer factory who escaped the Russian occupation zone.
The goal was to manufacture the most widely used hunting firearms previously made in Suhl. However, there were no technical drawings available for these guns. The team dismantled an original Model VIII shotgun to create production drawings and measured all its components. Eventually, they took apart other models as well. Finally, on December 20th, 1951, they produced the first gun. The new Sauer company had a great advantage as it could start afresh with new and modern technology and machinery. By 1952, the company had 430 employees and an apprenticeship program with 40 apprentices. However, marketing the guns was not easy because the Communist Government made guns in Suhl, which were exported for very low prices, resulting in significant losses. This was because hard currency was badly needed, but the East German currency was not accepted in the free world markets.
It is worth noting some notable activities of the company, such as the production of Mark V Rifles for Weatherby Company in California starting in 1958. The company also established partnership arrangements with Beretta Company in Italy in 1960, AyA in Spain in 1961, and Dynanite-Nobel and Franchi in Italy in 1984. Between 1960 and 1999, the Colt Company in Hartford, Connecticut, produced the model 80 Sauer Drilling, later known as the Colt-Sauer Model 3000 Drilling. This was a basic Anson & Daly type Drilling with a Greener safety, which had already been made in Suhl. The Drilling was available with 16 ga and 12 ga shotgun barrels and six different rifle calibers. It was quite popular among turkey hunters.
This Colt-Sauer 3000 Drilling gun was manufactured in 1976. It has blade front and flip-up notch rear sights on the matted solid rib, along with standard maker and model markings. The rifle has 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractors and light engraving around the breech, as well as modified/full marked chokes. The coin gray receiver is engraved with forested game scenes on either side, showing a running deer on the left and a standing stag on the right. It features cocking indicators, dual triggers (the front is a single set), a tang-mounted selector switch, and a Greener style safety. The rifle has a checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings, a Deeley latch release, and a pistol grip stock with a ventilated recoil pad.
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.
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