Sauer drilling price ?

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24 March 2015, 14:52

tankhunter

Sauer drilling price ?

Can anyone give me a rough idea what a New Sauer drilling would be these days ? 12/12/7mm etc
Thankyou

24 March 2015, 21:02

JonP

Could be wrong...but I don't believe Sauer is offering new drillings. You might consider Merkel which offers a drilling in 2 levels of finish and various configurations. Best thing might be to look for a good used one.

25 March 2015, 02:26

tankhunter

Thanks ,yes havent seen any advertised anywhere ,only New Merkels ,so that might be the case they only sell bolt rifles now

25 March 2015, 07:33

Akshooter

I have a Sauer 3000 and love it. Mostly because it really shoots well. I also really like the Merkel in some ways better. They are more compact and may be more practical. I stopped by the Sauer booth last time I went to SCI and asked if they still made the drilling. Sadly I was told no.

25 March 2015, 11:31

tankhunter

okay thankyou

25 March 2015, 21:48

JonP

I am a big fan of the Sauer Dural alloy framed drillings of the 1960's and 70'. They are light, pleasant to carry for upland game as well. Unless you do a great deal of shooting (>10,000 rounds), they are just as reliable and durable as the steel guns. The one limitation is that the higher pressure cartridges are not suitable for alloy guns. I have alloy drillings in 7x57R and 7x65R and have never had a problem. The first two shots group nicely...beyond that the POI climbs as the barrel warms. Generally, however, its a one shot affair.

Good luck with your search.

25 March 2015, 22:21

luv2safari

They had steel frames that looked alloy. Put a magnet on one.

26 March 2015, 00:15

N E 450 No2

The wife and I both have Sauer 3000 Drillings, 12x12x30/06, with scopes in claw mounts.
We both like them a lot. The rufle barrels are very accurate.
Also with the scope removed the handle very well as a shotgun.

04 April 2015, 17:56

Vol717

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They had steel frames that looked alloy. Put a magnet on one.

Not all were steel framed. I have a JP Sauer marked 16/7X56R made in the sixties with a dural frame. It weighs 6 pounds on the nose.

07 April 2015, 08:53

luv2safari

quote:
Originally posted by Vol717:
quote:
They had steel frames that looked alloy. Put a magnet on one.

Not all were steel framed. I have a JP Sauer marked 16/7X56R made in the sixties with a dural frame. It weighs 6 pounds on the nose.

I'd love to see that one, as it must have been on special order. Sauer for the most part quit making Dural guns after the war.

Heym made some, but the three I've seen were sad cases. All three were as loose as a two dollar whore. They were all chambered in 270, BTW.

07 April 2015, 22:33

luv2safari

quote:
Originally posted by luv2safari:
quote:
Originally posted by Vol717:
quote:
They had steel frames that looked alloy. Put a magnet on one.

Not all were steel framed. I have a JP Sauer marked 16/7X56R made in the sixties with a dural frame. It weighs 6 pounds on the nose.

I'd love to see that one, as it must have been on special order. Stoeger offered that option. Sauer for the most part quit making Dural guns after the war, unless specified by the buyer.

Heym made some, but the three I've seen were sad cases. All three were as loose as a two dollar whore. They were all chambered in 270, BTW.

07 April 2015, 22:34

luv2safari

quote:
Originally posted by luv2safari:
quote:
Originally posted by luv2safari:
quote:
Originally posted by Vol717:
quote:
They had steel frames that looked alloy. Put a magnet on one.

Not all were steel framed. I have a JP Sauer marked 16/7X56R made in the sixties with a dural frame. It weighs 6 pounds on the nose.

I'd love to see that one, as it must have been on special order. Stoeger offered that option. Sauer for the most part quit making Dural guns after the war, unless specified by the buyer.

Heym made some, but the three I've seen were sad cases. All three were as loose as a two dollar whore. They were all chambered in 270 that I saw, BTW.

08 April 2015, 06:30

JonP

Dural framed guns were available right into the 1970s. This is my pride and joy - a dural framed drilling by AW Wolf which I had restocked. Its in 16/70 over 7x65R with a full length 22 Hornet insert.

In this picture, the stock hadn't yet been completely finished.

08 April 2015, 07:18

luv2safari

VERY nice!

I especially like the long tang guard bow. I covet it.

My only Dural gun is my "pimp" drilling, a Triebel 16/70 & 8X57JR.

I had a sideplated Kettner dural that was 5 lb 14oz in 16/70 & 8X57JRS. My gunsmith coerced me out of it.

08 April 2015, 17:05

JonP

That looks like it could be a bronze alloy action. Heym produced them but of course Triebel could have marketed them under their label.

09 April 2015, 04:35

luv2safari

It's gold plating. The former owner had it done locally, but you are correct about the bronze alloy. They were not uncommon, and I've owned several, one being a Heym 20ga/270.