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LOT 1407
Desirable World War II J.P. Sauer & Sohn Luftwaffe Issue Survival M30 Drilling with Case - Serial no.
336394, 12/9.3x74R gauge, 25 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by Sauer
& Son on contract for the Luftwaffe, the M30 Drilling was a commercial grade hunting weapon that could be stowed
aboard bombers and other large aircraft in a specially prepared case, and used to forage local game if the crew had to
wait a long time for rescue after “ditching” on land. At least in theory, the dual shotgun barrels and single rifle barrel
gave the ability to address nearly any game animal that may be reasonably encountered, from small birds up to large
herbivores. Blued “KRUPP-LAUFSTAHL” barrels, with a fixed bead sight at the front, a flip-up rear rifle sight controlled by
the selector switch, light decorative band and checkerboard engraving at the rear and on the lug, a prominent “Luftwaffe
eagle” on the right chamber and “eagle/N”/”eagle/M” German proofmarks on bottom at breech. Light scrollwork is present
on the casehardened frame, with three indicator pins, barrel selector and “W.St” on the upper tang, Greener-style safety
on the left, and dual triggers with a single set front trigger. Fine checkering is present on the splinter forearm and pistol
grip stock, the latter showing a lightly engraved casehardened gripcap, right handed cheek rest, a “Luftwaffe eagle” stamp
on the right side, and a serrated buttplate with “SuS” monogram. Length of pull is 14 inches. Included with the lot is a
gray painted aluminum transport case with appropriate stenciling on the lid, containing a cleaning rod set
(handle, one rod section with patch slot, two rifle-sized bore brushes)
in a cardboard box (sans lid).
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