I had a Franz Kettner sidelock drilling, and it was also stocked for a lefty, like yours. I wonder if he had a lefty customer who might have ordered both.
I have had too many drillings, in every conceivable configuration, to criticize you for getting that Sauer, but in my opinion, you should have brought the Springfield home first. Very few gunsmiths and gun makers in Europe were willing to admit the 1903 action was beter than the K98 action, so it's very rare to see a European made bolt gun with a Springfield action.
Over here, there were many who recognized the Springfield as superior. Principally, Robert J Owen, who before going his own way, was Winchester's top bolt guru in the custom shop. Also, Sedgely, of Philadelphia, made beautiful guns ,but often plain in appearance. He made his own barrels. The best Griffen & Howes were built on the '03 action also.
I have an extremely rare Belding & Mull bolt mounted aperture sight for a Springfield. It is complete with the rear bolt. It looks so sexxy on my G&H, but that gun also has a Lyman 48, and the two don't go together. That sight was also very popular at Camp Perry. You buy that Springfiled, and we'll talk.
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