The Sauer 303 is a semi-automatic rifle line available in calibers from 7x64mm to 9.3x62mm.[1]
| Sauer 303 Rifle Series | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006 |
| Production history | |
| Designer | J.P. Sauer & Sohn |
| Designed | 2006 |
| Manufacturer | J.P. Sauer & Sohn |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.25 kg (7.2 lb) to 3.35 kg (7.4 lb) |
| Length | 1,065 mm (41.9 in) to 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Barrel length | 510 mm (20 in) or 560 mm (22 in) |
| Caliber | 7x64mm, .308 Win, .30-06, .300 Win Mag, 8x57mm IS, .338 Win Mag, 9.3x62mm |
| Feed system | 2 Round, Optional 5 Round magazine |
The J. P. Sauer & Sohn company is a manufacturer of very high quality firearms and partnered with SIG (now Swiss Arms) in 1975 to create the Swiss/German based SIG Sauer company which is parent of the US based SIG Sauer. Like Swiss Arms, and SIG Sauer, J.P. Sauer & Sohn is also owned by de:L&O Holding
References
edit- ^ "J. P. Sauer & Sohn | Gewehre für Generationen". J. P. Sauer & Sohn.