Colt Sauer Grand African .458 Win. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Blued Barrel, West German (1977)
This Colt Sauer Grand African in .458 Win. Mag. is a West German-made dangerous game rifle manufactured by J.P. Sauer & Sohn for Colt in 1977. It features the Grand African receiver roll mark unique to the .458 Win.
Mag. variant, West German proof marks, and the noted CR-prefix serialization pattern. A 24-inch blued barrel, iron-sight provisions, and a high-grade walnut Monte Carlo stock complete a configuration built for power and control.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some pitting and discoloration on the receiver. The magazine does not release without prying, and the springs may need to be replaced. The rifle shows mild wear from prior use.
What's Included
- 1x 4-round magazine
- Leather 1907-style shooting sling with brass claw hooks
Made in West Germany by J.P. Sauer & Sohn and marked "Made in W. Germany by J.P. Sauer & Sohn," this Grand African represents the top-tier Colt Sauer collaboration of the 1970s. West German proof marks are present on the barrel shank, and the model carries the Grand African receiver roll mark specific to the .458 Win.
Mag. chambering. The CR-prefix serialization pattern is noted for this variant and era.
The action is a bolt-action with a non-rotating cam-bolt and a 60° lift for quick cycling. It uses a quick-detachable magazine retained within a hinged floorplate, with the release latch located in front of the trigger guard. Capacity is 4+1. The trigger is fully adjustable for weight, take-up, and overtravel, and the two-position sliding safety includes a red "fire" dot indicator.
The rifle wears a 24-inch blued steel barrel and includes iron-sight provisions: a hooded front ramp and a barrel-mounted rear sight on a raised base. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases if the next owner chooses to add optics.
The stock is American walnut with a Monte Carlo comb and cheekpiece, finished in high-gloss polyurethane. It features hand-cut 18-LPI checkering, a contrasting rosewood forend tip, and a contrasting rosewood grip cap with a gold-inlaid medallion. A ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer and sling swivel studs are installed. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, and the rifle wears a uniform blued finish.