Colt Sauer 30.06

This bolt action rifle was manufactured just twelve years (1973-1985), by JP Sauer of Germany for Colt. According to the serial number chart below, only 15,600 rifles were produced from 1973 through 1978. I don't have the serial number ranges after 1978, but I'm looking for them.

I am currently seeking information about the numbers of each caliber produced. My weapon is chambered for the 30.06 Springfield.

Colt Sauer Rifle: Bolt Action, 30.06 caliber, 24" bbl., magazine capacity 3 rounds.

Want to find out what year your Colt Sauer bolt action rifle was manufactured?

Colt - Sauer Rifle:	Year	Serial Number

	1973	CR0001 - CR1001
	1974	CR1002 - CR3400
	1975	CR3401 - CR6500
	1976	CR6501 - CR10100
	1977	CR10101 - CR13100
	1978	CR13101 - CR15600

Bolt action firearms have earned a reputation for being more powerful and accurate than any semi automatic rifle. For this reason, they are still the choice of many target shooters and snipers. This is true because of the way that bolt action rifles close the chamber. When a bullet fires inside the chamber, the force from the explosion is completely directed at propelling the bullet down the barrel (In an autoloader, part of the energy is used to cycle the action). Also, a bolt action's only moving parts when firing are the pin and spring.

Since it has fewer moving parts, it has less of a chance of being thrown off target and less of a chance to jam. Finally, since the spent cartridge has to be manually removed instead of automatically ejected, it helps a sniper remain better hidden, since not only is the cartridge not flung into the air and to the ground, possibly giving away the sniper's position, but the cartridge can be removed when most prudent, allowing the sniper to remain still until reloading is tactically feasible.

Commercially manufactured rifles chambered in .30-06 are popular for hunting. Current .30-06 factory ammunition varies in bullet weight from 110 to 220 grains (7.1 to 14.3 g) in solid bullets, and as low as 55 grains (3.6 g) with the use of a sub-caliber bullet in a sabot. Loads are available with reduced velocity and pressure as well as increased velocity and pressure for stronger firearms. The .30-06 ranks as one of the most popular sporting cartridges in the world.

This Colt Sauer 30.06 is truly beautiful and my all-time favorite bolt action rifle:

Semi-Autos:
	Colt Mustang: .380 caliber, baby 1911 - DOM 1992, real mop.
	1908 Colts: 24kt gold plated, fully engraved with mother of pearl.
	1911 Colt: For nine decades the Colt Government Model 1911 has been without challenge the most ...
	Colt Officer's Model: Slightly smaller than a Government Model, with the barrel length reduced from 5" to 3.5".
	Browning .25 Caliber Automatic Pistol: The 1968 Gun Control Act stopped the importation of these guns.
	Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32: Produced from 1903 to 1945.
	Colt 1908 Hammerless .25 (Vest Pocket) Model N was made in 1916.
Revolvers:
	Colt .32 Detective Special: Made in 1950, this gun is chambered in the .32 New Police cartridge (.32 S&W Long).
	1965 Colt Python: Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors.
	Peacemaker: The Colt Single Action Army - this is a first generation gun.
	1962 Colt Python: Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors.
	Detective Special: One of the most well known and most copied guns in the world.
	Colt Cobra: It was an earlier version of this gun Jack Ruby used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald.
	Ruger .22 Single Six: Commonly referred to as a "Flat Gate".
Holsters:
	Gun Holsters and Various Methods of Carry: The holster is a very important part of "concealed carry".
	Holster Gallery: Pictures of holsters that I have found to be of good quality as well as design, functional, easy to use and a good value.
	Long Gun Leather: Gun cases that are good for transporting long guns.
Rifles:
	Colt Sauer Rifle: Bolt Action, 30.06 caliber, 24" bbl., magazine capacity 3 or 4 rounds.
	Winchester .30-30: Lever Action, 30.30 caliber, saddle gun.
	Savage Model 24J: This Savage Model 24J O/U Combination Gun is a .22 Magnum Rifle and .410 Gauge Shotgun combined.
Shotguns:
	Ithaca 4E Flues Single-Barrel Trap (1914 - 1922)
	Ithaca 4E NID (New Improved Design) 1922 - 1944
	Browning A-5: Auto 16 gauge short bbl, stamped U.S. Property.
	Remington Model 90-T: A Single-Shot 12 Gauge Trap gun with a 34" bbl, Full Fixed Choke, low vent rib and adjustable comb stock.
	Remington Pump: Pump action 12 gauge with stamped patent dates...
	Abercrombie & Fitch: 12 Gauge, Single Shot, 32" bbl., full fixed choke, made by Renato Gamba for Abercrombie & Fitch about 1978.
Knives:
	OldPocketKnives.net: A website where you can buy old pocket knives.
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