Colt Sauer Sporting R8010 375 H&H Mag 23 1/2″ Bolt Action Rifle No Magazine
SOLD FOR: $2,255.00
LSB#: LSB251017XX005
Make: Colt Sauer, JP Sauer and Sohn
Model: Sporting Rifle R8010
Serial Number: CR22917
Year of Manufacture: 1971-1985
Caliber: 375 H&H
Action Type: Bolt action, centerfire, fed by detachable magazines
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “375 H&H”. The left side of the receiver is marked “CR22917, Colt Sauer Sporting Rifle”. The right side of the receiver is marked “Made in W. Germany by JP Sauer and Sohn”.
Barrel Length: 23 1/2″, Magnaported
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a base soldered to the barrel. The front sight bead is damaged. The rear sight is a Williams adjustable U notch screwed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope. There is a set of Redfield scope bases installed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut, capped forend, capped semi pistol grip, raised monte carlo cheekpiece, and ventilated rubber recoil pad. The LOP is 13 1/2″ from trigger to recoil pad. There are sling mounts installed. This stock has been broken at the wrist and professionally repaired, receipt for work included. There are pinned and reinforced repairs done at the break. There are scattered scratches and compression dents throughout. Overall this stock is in Good condition as it is repaired.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some copper fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its original finish. There are light scratches and a few light corrosion freckles. There is thinning bluing near the muzzle. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Good condition as repaired.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger has a crisp and clean break. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Receipt for stock repair, Magazine is Not included
Our Assessment: The Colt Sauer Sporting Rifle R8010 represents a collaboration between Colt and J.P. Sauer & Sohn during the 1970s and 1980s, combining American branding with German precision manufacturing. These rifles are known for their refined machining, smooth bolt operation, and distinctive European styling, often positioned as premium sporting arms of their era. Chambered in .375 H&H Magnum, a cartridge introduced in 1912 and long regarded as one of the most versatile dangerous game calibers, the rifle reflects a tradition of big game hunting where power, reliability, and controlled performance were essential.
This example retains approximately 90% of its original blued finish with light handling marks, scattered minor corrosion freckles, and some thinning near the muzzle. The 23 1/2″ barrel has been Magnaported, reducing recoil in a cartridge of this class, and is fitted with a beaded front sight, though the bead is damaged, and a Williams adjustable rear sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped and currently fitted with Redfield bases for optics. The walnut stock features a Monte Carlo cheekpiece, capped forend, and ventilated recoil pad, and has undergone a professional wrist repair with reinforcement and pinning, with documentation included. While the repair appears well executed, it is a notable feature that defines the stock’s condition.
The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion, with some copper fouling present. The action functions correctly and the trigger exhibits a crisp break, consistent with the quality expected from Sauer-produced rifles. The rifle is missing its detachable magazine, which is a key component of the design. Overall, this Colt Sauer R8010 stands as a solid example of a European-made sporting rifle chambered in a classic dangerous game cartridge, presenting well mechanically while reflecting condition considerations in the stock repair and missing magazine. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF