Interesting sight ramp

While doing some images of a 1924 Simson 98b, this sight ramp was on the rifle- no doubt updated to S.s. Patrone ramp from S Patrone ramp? Note the "S 147 R" marking. Of course 147 code is for J.P. Sauer, but the "S" (which looks like a G) is typically used by Walther on parts made by them for Sauer. Lastly, the "R" is the date code- according to Michael Heidler's book a German document shows the "R" to be 1929!

So, this would apparently be a part made by Walther, sourced from J.P. Sauer into the ordnance system, and done in 1929 (seems incredibly early if it is, but thats what it says). The E/116 inspection is typical for early Suhl/Zella-Mehlis region (along with E/49, E/114, and E/115).

That is a super neat part. I am glad you posted it. Did it look as if it was possible that the R was struck prior to the S 147, or did it seem as done at the same time ?

Thanks again for posting it farb.

Interesting. So when was 147 assigned as Sauer I wonder?

The R is part of the code marking, not stamped before in my opinion. Bob, the code system was supposedly started in 1925, so JPS very well could have had the 147 code in 1929.