Advice on potential JP Sauer purchase

[ltong29]

Seller wants $650. Rifle is duffle cut and bolt m/m. Missing the band spring. Initial pictures seem like the rifle is a little rough. Is it worth trying to clean up and restore or should I save up and spring for something a little nicer. Just looking for outside opinions on this rifle. Thanks for any advice

 

[Sd.Kfz.173]

I would go for it. (I'm a sucker for Sauers anyway) I have seen a lot worse , go for a lot more! JMTCW.




Bill

 

[Stephan98k]

Some people pay already such a price for a RC. It's a Sauer & Sohn from 1940 and looks like a "w" block, late 1940 production. I wouldn't clean up/restore to much.

 

[Warrior1354]

A honest bolt mismatched K98k for $650 is not commonly seen.

 

[ltong29]

Is the rust on the front band and trigger guard something to be concerned about?

 

[Warrior1354]

Kroil oil or ballistol oil using some bronze wool will clean that up. Just takes patience and care.

 

[heavy_mech]

Kroil oil or ballistol oil using some bronze wool will clean that up. Just takes patience and care.

Not a knock on bronze wool, but I'd start with Kroil on a clean white cloth like an old t-shirt or wash cloth. You'll be surprised how much it will pull off.

Also totally agree with his prior comment that true bolt m/m for $650. don't show up often. Not a 'steal' per se but definitely at the very low end of that price range.

 

[Warrior1354]

I agree with that and don't forget your nylon brushes either.

 

[heavy_mech]

..don't forget your nylon brushes either.

Oh yes! We have several different sizes now. They're like toothbrushes on steroids but they don't harm any surface. Great for getting crud out of small crevices.

 

[Wolfsburg]

I’m a big fan of nylon brushes and makes cleaning and maintenance so much easier. As for this rifle, I’d say go for it. An honest, bolt m/m bringback workhorse is certainly worth that if not more!