Sauer Model 200 Left Hand .25-06 Rem 24″ Box Mag Bolt Action Rifle 1986
SOLD FOR: $2050
LSB#: 220208JK013
Make: Sauer & Sohn (Exported to SIG Arms of Tysons Corner, VA)
Model: 200 Left Handed
Serial#: H4539
Year of Manufacture: 1986 (“JG” German date code on the barrel, though the barrel and receiver are not serial matching)
Caliber/Gauge: .25-06 Remington
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Cal. .25-06 / MADE IN W. GERMANY”. The right side of the barrel is marked with the J. P. Sauer & Sohn logo, “H4539”, a German “JG” date code, an Ulm eagle over “N” proof mark, and a Kiel proof mark. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “H4539”, the right side is marked with the J. P. Sauer & Sohn logo, “SAUER 200”, and “SIGARMS INC. / Tysons Corner-VA”. The buttpad is marked “SAUER”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights/Optics: The front and rear of the barrel each have a single drilled, tapped, and filled hole. The top of the receiver is installed with a pair of bases and rings holding a Redfield 4-12x scope. The scope has some scattered scuffs and there are a few scattered little marks through the finish. The scope has a duplex-style rangefinding reticle. The scope rates in about Fine condition.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a two-piece checkered oil-finished wood with a pistol grip with left-side palm swell, fluted straight comb, and a ventilated and serrated black rubber Sauer recoil pad. There is a QD sling swivel in the belly and in the nose of the forend. There are a few little marks and compressions, the most noticeable are on the right side of the forend behind the checkering and on the left side of the buttstock down by the belly. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad. The pad has some minor wear at the heel and toe. Overall, the stock is in Fine-Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 97% of its finish. There are some scuffs on the bolt knob that have thinned the finish. There are scattered faint marks on the barrel. There is light operational wear. Screws are lightly tool marked with strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, the rifle rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This model 200 includes one (1) magazine, a leather sling, and the previously described scope.
Our Assessment: This Sauer 200 rifle was produced by the company from 1984-1993 and was rather popular with consumers as it featured interchangeable barrels. The 200 was chambered for many cartridges, and this example is chambered for .25-06 Remington, making for a good overall varmint and sporting rifle. In overall Excellent condition, the 200 has a fine bore and is mechanically sound. This rifle will serve any Sig collector or passionate target shooter well. Good luck and happy bidding!