Sauer Model 3000 Drilling
J.P. Sauer & Sohn · Shotgun · In Production · 1975
Also known as: Sauer 3000 Drilling, Modell 3000
Overview
The Sauer Model 3000 Drilling is a German three-barrel combination gun, with two side-by-side 12 gauge shotgun barrels over a single rifled barrel chambered for a centrefire rifle cartridge such as .30-06 Springfield. A classic break-action hunting drilling, it lets the hunter switch between shot and ball for mixed game using a barrel selector and a pop-up rifle sight.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1080 mm (42.52") |
| Barrel Length | 635 mm (25.00") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Set Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 880 m/s (2887 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4515 J (3330 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Engraved Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as 30-06, .30-06 Sprg, 7.62x63mm
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Breech
- Safety mechanisms: Tang Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Drilling Three Barrel, Two Shotgun One Rifle Barrel, Barrel Selector, Pop Up Rifle Sight, Double Trigger, Engraved Receiver, Scope Mount Provision
Production
Production years: 1975-present
Built to order in various shotgun/rifle chambering combinations
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
A 'drilling' (from German 'drei', three) combination gun; the rifle barrel was offered in a range of European and American chamberings. Distinct from the older Sauer M30 drilling.
Background
The drilling is a uniquely German hunting solution: by combining two shotgun barrels with a rifle barrel in one gun, a forester could answer a flushing bird and a charging boar without ever changing weapons.