Colt Sauer Model Sporting Rifle .300 Weatherby Magnum 24 inch Bolt Action
SOLD FOR: $1,280.00
WOA: WY240526BJ124
Make: J.P. Sauer & Sohn for Colt
Model: Colt Sauer Sporting Rifle
Serial Number: CR27663
Year of Manufacture: Total rifles produced: 27,189 – serial numbers from CR1000 – CR28189 from March 1973 – July 1984.
Caliber: .300 Weatherby Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Cal. .300 Weath. Mag.”. The left side of the receiver is marked “CR27633”, “COLT SAUER / SPORTING RIFLE”, with circled rampant colt and J.P. Sauer logos. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO., HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” The right side of the receiver is marked “Made in W. Germany / by J.P. Sauer & Sohn”. The right side of the barrel is stamped with a German eagle over “N” proof and a Colt triangle “VP” proof. The underside of the bolt handle is marked with an eagle over “N” proof and “27663”.The follower of the magazine is marked “Colt Sauer Cal. .300 Weath. Mag.”
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for open sights. The top of the receiver is installed with a pair of bases for leupold style rings and highly ornate and engraved rings holding a vintage Redfield scope marked “6-18x/ REDFIELD”. There are some light handling marks. The glass is free of imperfections and the accu-range reticle is clear and crisp, in about Fine Plus condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with darker rosewood nose and grip caps, pistol grip, monte carlo comb with cheekpiece, ventilated black rubber Colt Sauer recoil pad and sling studs front and rear. The grip cap has an ivory inlaid rampant colt medallion. There is minimal discoloration on it. There are a few little compressions and draglines. The compressions are very few, the most noticeable are by the bolt handle but are small. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 13 1/2? from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The pad is still supple with minor wear. Overall, the stock is in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. 10/10 on a bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a couple tiny marks on the barrel, hardly noticeable. The receiver shows light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and magnificently smooth. The trigger is extremely crisp. There is a loaded chamber indicator on the left of the chamber ring. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a 3-round Colt Sauer magazine and the previously described scope. The mag rates in about Very Fine condition.
Our Assessment: From 1974 to 1985, Colt contracted J.P. Sauer and Sons to make a high quality bolt action rifle and Sauer came through, manufacturing the Colt Sauer in several action lengths. This is a model chambered in .300 Weatherby Magnum. The .300 Weatherby Magnum is a .30 caliber rifle cartridge created by Roy Weatherby in 1944 and produced by Weatherby. It has become the most popular of all the Weatherby cartridges.
The unique non rotating bolt makes cycling this rifle smoother than most. Chambered in the more rare .300 Weatherby Mag cartridge, this rifle is suitable and commonly used by big-game hunters all over the world. The rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish, a great bore, and an attractive stock. This will make a great addition to your collection. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.
