Post-war Sauer Drilling in the 3000 series — produced in Eckernförde after J.P. Sauer & Sohn relocated from Suhl following German partition. The 3000 maintained the traditional Drilling format with a modern production approach. Discontinued in the 1990s as the merged Sauer brand focused on bolt-action hunting rifles. Type: Combination Gun Action: Break-Action Caliber: 12 gauge / 7x65R Capacity: 3 Year introduced: 1975, Germany Weight: 88 oz Overall length: 40" Status: Discontinued Intended use: hunting, collection