J.P. Sauer 12 Gauge – SPECIAL-ORDER MODEL 17E, CHOPPER LUMP BARRELS, vintag

J.P.Sauer 17E, sn280965, Year 1928, 12 Gauge, 7lb, Chokes F/F   J.P. Sauer & Sohn have been makers of fine firearms for nearly 3 centuries, producing some the most ornate, and well-engineered shotguns you will find.  This special Sauer, sn280965 proofed in 1928, is in very high, FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION INCLUDING WOOD AND METAL, ALL PARTS ORIGINAL TO THE GUN, UNMOLESTED FOR ALMOST 100 YEARS.  The Model 17E was the third and best variation of J.P. Sauer’s boxlock action, and was furnished with intercepting sears as part of the “upgrade”.  There were various models, from the plain Model 11, stepping up to the Model 14 scalloped action and lightly engraved, some with ejectors.  Then came the Model 17 like the Model 14 but much nicer engraving, often having ejectors, and many had special order features.  The Model 18 was the “Meisterwerk” or Masterpiece in the Sauer catalogues and came with elaborate engraving, highly figured wood, and special CHOPPER LUMP BARRELS, the only mention of this feature in Sauer’s literature.  This gun has the best engraving you will find on a Model 17E, deeply cut game scenes and scroll with expertly shaded background creating a notable depth of field, AND IT HAS KRUPP STEEL CHOPPER LUMP BARRELS LIKE SAUER’S MEISTERWERK MODEL 18.  This makes for a refined Model 17E from “between the wars”.  This Sauer is just how you want to find a vintage side x side…99% factory barrel blue, 95% factory case color, 92% factory trigger guard blue, most all the factory finish on the hard-to-find English style stock.  The barrels are tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face and are secured with 7 locking mechanisms including double underlug bites, sideclips, Greener cross bolt, rib extension, and barrel lug through the bottom of action, each preventing the movement of the barrels on the action during the firing sequence.  The wood has most all its factory finish, light field marks, no cracks, and the wood-to-metal fit is superb.  The 30” barrels have mirror shiny bores, tight ribs, clear engraving and matting, and we have carefully measured the barrels for wall thickness and lengthened the chambers to 2 ¾” with 1 ½” long tapered forcing cones to allow the use of modern field loads that are safe to shoot and readily available where you shoot and hunt (a $360 service in our shop).  No more worrying about where to find 2 ½” shells!  This is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90-DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY, meaning we stripped the action and forend iron to the smallest part, Ultrasonic cleaned all, scrubbed each part to bare metal, inspected all for function and integrity, and then lubricated properly and reassembled, a $400 service in our shop.  Having these important services already complete should be a very comforting to the new owner of this J.P. Sauer shotgun.  Weighing just 7lbs. and balanced just forward of the hinge pin, she is sweet in the hand!   Barrel Length:  30″ Chokes:  .038/ .042 F/F Bores:  Mirror Bore Diameter:  .723/ .724 Wall Thickness:  .030/ .027 % Blue:  99% Factory blue Chambers:  2 3/4″  With long cones Ribs:  Tight Action:  Tight, Centered Ejectors- Timed Engraving:  Crisp, clear; game scene, details Trigger Type:  Double- Crisp STOCK LOP:  14 3/16″ LOP To End Of Wood:  13 7/8″ DAH:  2 11/16″ DAC:  1 11/16″ Cast:  Heel 1/16″off, Toe Neutral  INQUIRIES There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase. We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs.