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LOT 3483
Outstanding Factory Hendrik Fruhauf Master Relief Game
Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid J. P. Sauer & Sohn Model 404
“Chadwick Ram” Bolt Action Rifle with Scope, Case, and Two
Extra Barrels - Serial no. BG003815, 404 Jeffery cal., 24 inch round
bbl., blue/French grey/gold finish, walnut stock. This magnificent rifle
was built with a blued barrel featuring a red fiber optic front sight
blade on the engraved raised ramp base, a fixed triangular rear sight
with notch on the engraved island base, J. P. Sauer & Sohn maker’s
mark on the right side of the breech, and the .404 Jeffery caliber
marking and 2015 dated German proof marks on the left side of the
chamber. The .404 Jeffery is a classic dangerous game cartridge with
long roots in Africa, and is still held in high regard to this day.
The barrel is fitted to the French grey finished action which displays
stunning high quality embellishments. The action shows highly
attractive foliate scroll engraving with intertwining gold inlaid
accents among the scroll, and some areas of matting creating
contrast and surrounding a deeply engraved and beautifully detailed
scene depicting the “Chadwick Ram”. The scene shows Lee Sherman
Chadwick’s record breaking Stone’s Sheep ram quartering to its right
with his massive full curl spread in full view and standing in the high
mountains of British Columbia’s Muskwa Valley. Beneath the scene
the Model “SAUER 404” in inlaid in gold and flanked by leaves. The
gold accented scroll engraving continues onto the monolithic bottom
metal where it surrounds the removable box magazine, which is
engraved with gold accented scroll and another rendition of the
“Chadwick Ram” in deep relief. The action also features a gold plated
trigger, a thick gold band at the front of the action, jeweled bolt
body, yet more gold accented foliate scroll engraving on the handle
and shroud, and Sauer’s manual cocking piece/safety. The engraving
is unsigned but was carried out by highly skilled Master Engraved
Hendrik Fruhauf according to the included certificate from J. P. Sauer
& Sohn. The action is topped with a SIG Sauer Whiskey 5 3-15x44 mm
scope in a one-piece quick detachable mount.