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LOT 516
Factory Engraved J. P. Sauer Model 80 Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. K7076, 9.3x62 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Built with a blued barrel featuring a ramped
blade front sight, island rear sight, front claw scope mount, standard barrel markings, 1984 dated German proof marks, import mark in action, and a 4 inch wedge of beautiful deeply
executed floral scroll engraving surrounding a green man mask, a pagan symbol for renewal and ecological awareness, all over a matted background. The barrel is fitted to the coin
finished action which is fitted with the rear claw mount and a jewelled bolt and displays more of the deep scroll work surrounding another green man mask on the left side also
over a matted background creating a strong contrast as well as a third green man mask on the bolt’s cocking piece. The engraving extends to the bottom metal, trigger guard, and magazine floorplate.
The rifle is fitted in a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with contrasting forend tip, blue sling swivels, gold inlaid “DS” in the base of the grip, Bavarian cheekpiece, and brown
rubber recoil pad. Includes a set of blued scope rings.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence and some minor spots of discoloration on the coin. The wood is very fine with some light dings and
scratches and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 515
Blaser K95 Break Action Single Shot Rifle with Zeiss
Scope - Serial no. BK00302, 243 Win cal., 23 5/8 inch round
bbl., blue/stainless finish, walnut stock. This break action
single shot rifle is manufactured in Germany. It features
barrel band swivel base front and stock mounted
rear sling studs and a receiver with engraved plates
on both sides featuring a floral pattern. The top
lever is also engraved with cross hatching and
floral motifs. The left side of the chamber is marked
“Blaser Germany Mod. K95/.243 Win. Nr. 3/91289”.
The pistol grip stock is checkered on the wrist and
forend, features a 3/4 inch thick recoil pad, and a
semi-Schnabel tipped forend. The rifle also has a
mounted Zeiss Diavari C 3-9x36 MC scope.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original
finish with limited handling marks and crisp checkering
on the stock and forend. Optic is clear with sharp reticle.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,500 - 10,000
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