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A mystery pre-war 30-06 JP Sauer came home today

I didn't know a lot about this one other than I like the way it looked.

I though it had a miss-matched Bolt, but found that number on the Action also.

I assume this is between the Wars, but not sure of year of mfg.

Here are the specs..

21" Octagon to Round Barrel, Full Matt Rib to Ramp Front Site w/ Silver Bead
Lyman 35 Rear Site - (orig rear site on rib is milled down)
7 lb 6 oz
14" LOP
Type B Floor Plate Lever
Double-Set Triggers
Barrel Rib marked "Mod Mauser: J.P. Sauer & Son"
Barrel side marked "30 U.S.G.1906"
Barrel shank marked "Fluid Steel Krupp Essen"
Barrel marked "Crown N STMG / 10G"
Action and Barrel marked "182644"
Action marked "44580"
All Bolt parts marked "80"
blank brass escutcheon on bottom of stock
Braided Sling


as always comments and opinions are welcome ....

http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/SAUER-06-000.jpg

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Beautiful old rifle. Wow, the time that got spent machining her boggles my mind! Thanks for letting us see it.

Exactly slugfinger-

The handworked craftmanship is amazing! Great find........thanks for showning buck. Show us how she shoots.

Neat! How's the headspace?

UPDATE ... I FOUND AN IDENTICAL RIFLE HERE - SAME FRONT SITE AND LYMAN 35 SITE - https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...sporter--30-06.cfm?gun_id=102267632#lg-3

Looks like Dutch or British proof marks.

Very cool rifle!!

Hello All,

Well, I got another JP Sauer today. This one is 8x57 caliber. I think this one might be an early one. It is cock on close and there is a little finger that helps hold the bolt handle down. (see third picture from the end) This one has stamps and numbers all over the place - I have shown all that I found. I will be happy to hear from someone that knows what they all mean. The stock looks as old as the rifle but its not like the one on the 30-06. I have slugged the bore and its .318 dia. Here are all the photos of the rifle and the markings. Do you think I could find a scope with the required mounting for this rifle?

http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/SAUER8X57-000.jpg


http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/8x57sauer-000.jpg

I have heard of a guy in Connecticut who machines custom claw mounts. I think they are around $1500 for a custom set?

We had someone make a set for one of my brother’s old German rifles back around the turn of the century and it cost about $500.00. For reference, he paid $600 for that rifle.

Absolutely gorgeous rifles!

Very nice ...old school European Craftsman ship.

I think I would put it on my desk ....so I could look at her.

Very Nice

Awesome!!!

First doesn't float my boat, but the second looks interesting.

Always happy to see your posts.
I truly enjoy the pictures of what you find.

Hello all,

Here's an update on the 8x57 Sauer. Turns out this is a rare Sauer built on a "transitional" Mauser 98 action and that it was used as a WWI sniper rifle. A fellow forum member told me that finding a scope with early JP Sauer rings would be like "cracking the lottery jackpot".

Well, I didn't crack the lottery jackpot, but I did find a fellow in Texas that sold me his scope. He bought it years ago because he recognized the rings as rare early JP Sauer type. Unfortunately the scope has been abused with a cracked lens, and crooked cross-hairs, and it is so cloudy that you can't see through it. I am not sure it can be repaired, so I might just look for a different scope to put into the rings.

Perhaps someone can tell me something about the scope.

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This place advertises refurbishing on old scopes. Not sure the details but they seem to do quite a business.

https://www.vintagegunscopes.com/