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SKU: JP Sauer SLE 20ga sn391359

J.P. Sauer & Sohn 20 -gauge – 1951, SIDELOCK EJECTOR

$6,495.00

General Specs: JP Sauer, 1951, 20-Gauge, 6lbs., Chokes IC/F, LOP 14 1/2″, DAH 2 3/4″, DAC 1 7/16″
Serial Number:  391359 

This handsome J.P. Sauer & Sohn combines the refinement of a true sidelock ejector with the dimensions hunters want in a practical upland gun. Built in July 1951 during Sauer’s early postwar return to sporting-gun production, it weighs just 6 pounds and carries lively 26″ Krupp-steel barrels with 2¾” chambers and versatile open-right/firmer-left choking.

The sidelock action is beautifully finished with fine scroll engraving, engraved fences, side clips, cocking indicators, double triggers, automatic ejectors, and a tang safety. Its richly figured walnut stock has a traditional capped pistol grip, splinter forend, and a leather-covered recoil pad. At 14½” length of pull, it remains comfortably proportioned for modern use.

The receiver retains its original case color with attractive, honest aging that leaves the engraving clearly defined. The barrels are beautifully rust blued, with sharp markings, tight ribs, no dents, and healthy minimum wall thicknesses.

Light, beautifully balanced, and far more finely constructed than the typical continental boxlock, this Sauer offers the handling of a proper small-bore game gun with the mechanical sophistication of sidelocks and ejectors. It is an especially appealing choice for grouse, woodcock, quail, or preserve shooting—and a great deal of gun for the money.

 

Barrels
Barrel Length:   26″
Chokes:   .009/.023 IC/F
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .632/.634
Wall Thickness:   .032/.028
% Blue:   99%
Chambers:   2 3/4″
Ribs:   tight-bells
Sights:  Front brass
Action
Action:   centered
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   65% factory case color
Screws:   very good
Engraving:   paisley scroll
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   95% blue, engraved
Stock
Type:   capped pistol grip/splinter
LOP:   14 1/2″
LOP To End Of Wood:   13 5/8″
DAH:   2 3/4″
DAC:   1 7/16″
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   leather covered pad
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms
Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $135.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns
Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!  We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

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