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I am Sam Ogle, Lincoln, Ne.
I have acquired a J.P.Sauer & Sohn, Suhl16 Gauge Hammer gun, with heavy engraving, Bernard Damascus barrels, and the traditional swivels, cheek piece.
It is very rough, and a project. I believe this was a WWI war trophy for some American G.I. It belonged to a great nephew who didn't know much about it.
The first problem, is someone must have fell while carrying it, and bent the barrels a bit right where the sling attachment is. So, I assume whoever it was, fell while the gun was in the sling. Gunsmith Kirk Merrington in Texas thinks he can straighten them if they are not too bad.
There is no gold, but that incredible deep, heavy engraving of birds, dogs, stag, etc.
The hammers are engraved, and match as well, with engraved screws.
A bit of research says the gun was made prior to 1854, when Sauer began using Krupp Steel barrels. You fellows know more than I, so forgive me if I am a few years off.
Anyway, it may take a couple years and a couple thousand, but it is a wonderful, beautiful, quick handling 16 gauge that is not "clunky" at all.
Any suggestions as to gunsmiths, etc. will surely be appreciated.
Sincerely, Sam Ogle, Lincoln, NE
I have acquired a J.P.Sauer & Sohn, Suhl16 Gauge Hammer gun, with heavy engraving, Bernard Damascus barrels, and the traditional swivels, cheek piece.
It is very rough, and a project. I believe this was a WWI war trophy for some American G.I. It belonged to a great nephew who didn't know much about it.
The first problem, is someone must have fell while carrying it, and bent the barrels a bit right where the sling attachment is. So, I assume whoever it was, fell while the gun was in the sling. Gunsmith Kirk Merrington in Texas thinks he can straighten them if they are not too bad.
There is no gold, but that incredible deep, heavy engraving of birds, dogs, stag, etc.
The hammers are engraved, and match as well, with engraved screws.
A bit of research says the gun was made prior to 1854, when Sauer began using Krupp Steel barrels. You fellows know more than I, so forgive me if I am a few years off.
Anyway, it may take a couple years and a couple thousand, but it is a wonderful, beautiful, quick handling 16 gauge that is not "clunky" at all.
Any suggestions as to gunsmiths, etc. will surely be appreciated.
Sincerely, Sam Ogle, Lincoln, NE
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