J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model Hammer Double Barrel

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number205
AuctionAugust 29 Gun Auction
DateAugust 29, 2026 at 7:48 AM CDT
Auction houseHorst Auctioneers
LocationWESTBY, Wisconsin

Serial # 35438. 16 Ga. hammer fired double barrel shotgun with 28-3/4” Damascus barrels. The bores are fair to good, mostly clean with slight roughness and patches of pitting. The barrels are choked Cylinder and Imp. Cyl. Double triggers with extractors. Known as a “Prussian Sauer”, it was made c. 1889. The metal finish on the Damascus barrels is in good condition, they are mostly a brown patina with good Damascus pattern along with muzzle wear, scuffs, scratches and some light surface rust. The left barrel has some light dents. The engraved frame, lock plates and trigger guard are a gray patina showing light wear with older cleaned rust, the underside is turning slightly brown. The checkered walnut forearm with a bone tip is held with a latch and is in good condition showing wear to the checkering with light marks and finish wear. The matching butt stock is in good condition as well showing wear to the checkering, light dings and scratches along with finish wear. Bone butt plate with an LoP of 14”. European style swivel studs. The action works fine and is tight.

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