Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this highly sought-after bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Sauer Sporting Rifle!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt / J.P. Sauer & Sohn
Model: Sporting Rifle
Serial: CR19166
Date of Manufacture: 1978 (According to the “HJ” Date Code)
Caliber: 7mm Rem. Mag.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver with Installed Scope Rings
Stock/Grips: High-Gloss Finished Checkered Walnut Stock with Monte Carlo Comb and Cheekpiece and Rosewood Nose and Grips Caps
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “COLT SAUER / SPORTING RIFLE” and with Colt and Sauer & Sohn logos. The left side of the barrel is marked “Cal. 7MM Rem. Mag.” The top of the barrel is marked “COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” The right side of the receiver is marked “HJ”, “Eagle / N” German proof, a Kiel (W.German) Proof, and “Made In W. Germany / by J. P. Sauer & Sohn”. The right side of the barrel is marked with an “Eagle / N” German proof and a Colt “VP” in a triangle proof.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Sauer bolt-action rifle stands as one of the most refined and innovative hunting rifles of the 20th century, born from the collaboration of two legendary firearms manufacturers: Colt of the United States and J.P. Sauer & Sohn of Germany. Produced from 1973 to 1984, with a total of just 27,189 units made, the Colt Sauer was marketed with a bold promise—Incomparable—and it delivered in design, performance, and craftsmanship. Engineered for hunters who demanded speed, precision, and elegance, the Colt Sauer featured a unique non-rotating bolt with three internally-cammed locking lugs, allowing for faster cycling and smoother operation than traditional bolt-actions. Its single-stack magazine fed reliably and was machined with a level of attention to detail that bordered on luxury, even including engraved branding and caliber information on the follower. The rifle’s deep Colt blue finish, hand-cut 18-line checkering, American walnut stock, and rosewood forend and grip cap elevated it to a class of its own—more heirloom than utilitarian tool.
Model: Sporting Rifle
Serial: CR19166
Date of Manufacture: 1978 (According to the “HJ” Date Code)
Caliber: 7mm Rem. Mag.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: No Sights, Drilled and Tapped Receiver with Installed Scope Rings
Stock/Grips: High-Gloss Finished Checkered Walnut Stock with Monte Carlo Comb and Cheekpiece and Rosewood Nose and Grips Caps
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “COLT SAUER / SPORTING RIFLE” and with Colt and Sauer & Sohn logos. The left side of the barrel is marked “Cal. 7MM Rem. Mag.” The top of the barrel is marked “COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” The right side of the receiver is marked “HJ”, “Eagle / N” German proof, a Kiel (W.German) Proof, and “Made In W. Germany / by J. P. Sauer & Sohn”. The right side of the barrel is marked with an “Eagle / N” German proof and a Colt “VP” in a triangle proof.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Sauer bolt-action rifle stands as one of the most refined and innovative hunting rifles of the 20th century, born from the collaboration of two legendary firearms manufacturers: Colt of the United States and J.P. Sauer & Sohn of Germany. Produced from 1973 to 1984, with a total of just 27,189 units made, the Colt Sauer was marketed with a bold promise—Incomparable—and it delivered in design, performance, and craftsmanship. Engineered for hunters who demanded speed, precision, and elegance, the Colt Sauer featured a unique non-rotating bolt with three internally-cammed locking lugs, allowing for faster cycling and smoother operation than traditional bolt-actions. Its single-stack magazine fed reliably and was machined with a level of attention to detail that bordered on luxury, even including engraved branding and caliber information on the follower. The rifle’s deep Colt blue finish, hand-cut 18-line checkering, American walnut stock, and rosewood forend and grip cap elevated it to a class of its own—more heirloom than utilitarian tool.
Despite its performance and beauty, the Colt Sauer saw a relatively limited production run, eventually fading from the spotlight in 1985. A number of factors likely contributed to its subdued legacy: its premium price point, competition from established bolt-action lines like the Weatherby Mark V, and limited caliber offerings under the Colt brand. Still, those who own or have shot both often regard the Colt Sauer as superior. Its reputation as a fast, accurate, and exquisitely made hunting rifle has only grown in the eyes of collectors and marksmen alike. After Colt ceased production, Sauer continued refining the design through the Model 90 and Model 92, keeping the core action intact while making subtle aesthetic changes. Today, the Colt Sauer is a hidden gem—an underrated masterpiece with a devoted following, prized as much for its performance in the field as for its elegance in a display case.
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.
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.
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