S/27 1937 value

[B00m24]

Hey guys, my grandfather left me this rifle and I don’t know much about it. I’ve just had it in a case the last 20 years. Any information or value estimation would be cool. I tried to check the identification for this specific one on one of the first pages but of course it was the one link that didn’t work.

Will update more pics when I get a chance this is the only one that said it wasn’t “too large”

 

[Remfan]

Well you have a 1937 Erma made 98k that has been turned into a sporter in the past. Too bad as it is a pre-war gun. As for value I would say around $300.

 

[Wulfmann]

Even at that I would want to see more detailed photos to be sure it can be "fixed" by adding a proper stock and metal.
If you were in my area I would be interested if I verified it could be restored and I am sure someone in your area would feel the same way

 

[Jawoj_71]

Looks very salvageable, if everything there is original and that's the original stock. Definitely need more photos to determine that.

To upload more photos, go to a photo shrinking website and shrink the photos, then they should upload no issue.

 

[B00m24]

Cool. I appreciate the info guys! I’ll send more photos later on today when I get time to shrink some photos

 

[Jakeman664]

$300 has not been an accurate price for a gun like that in years. If it is all matching with a good bore, all you'll need is a new stock and barrel bands. Retail value is $800-$1000

 

[tazaroo]

Well you have a 1937 Erma made 98k that has been turned into a sporter in the past. Too bad as it is a pre-war gun. As for value I would say around $300.

You are absolutely correct in your price assessment. I just ended a job at an LGS and for the last three years sporterized Gew 98's and K98's, even with a matching bolt have been hovering in the $400 price range. They just sit. The price is dependent also on if the gun can be made proper.

 

[xwarp]

IMO, if all the metal parts serial numbers match, while not an $800 rifle, it's certainly worth more than $300 on the internet market. $300 might be the going rate for that area, but not on the internet.

Again, IMO.

 

[bda]

It looks like the rear sight base was left intact.

 

[waw44]

That’s a $600 gun easy, especially with the stock remnants. That’s stock can be saved as well.

 

[WAZUP13579]

Lots of people giving lots of different prices. Here is how to determine the value.

Stock, bands, spring, handguard, bayo lug. $450

Sight hood $35

Cleaning rod $45

Then shipping? $20?

So you are dumping $550 just in parts into it to get a gun worth what? $800-$1000. So you need to base your value on that. Plus whats your time worth getting it all together?

For me $400 MAX.

 

[Cyrano4747]

Lots of people giving lots of different prices. Here is how to determine the value.

Stock, bands, spring, handguard, bayo lug. $450

Sight hood $35

Cleaning rod $45

Then shipping? $20?

So you are dumping $550 just in parts into it to get a gun worth what? $800-$1000. So you need to base your value on that. Plus whats your time worth getting it all together?

For me $400 MAX.

OK, but now come at it from the opposite direction of what the gun would be worth if it was parted out. Bolt, rear sight components, trigger guard, magazine, and trigger components, plus whatever you can get for the sportered stock as either a restoration project or wood donor. And that's before we talk about flogging the barreled action cheaply. That's going to be north of $400.

 

[WAZUP13579]

OK, but now come at it from the opposite direction of what the gun would be worth if it was parted out. Bolt, rear sight components, trigger guard, magazine, and trigger components, plus whatever you can get for the sportered stock as either a restoration project or wood donor. And that's before we talk about flogging the barreled action cheaply. That's going to be north of $400.

$250 barreled action
$200 complete bolt
$150 trigger guard +base/spring/follower
$30 milled but plate

That stock has s worth that butplate+screws and the take down disc. It’s been so heavily sanded it wouldn't even be salvageable less used for chunks os walnut to repair other stocks.

So from a parted out perspective, you get ~$650 in parts on the high end. Are you doing this all for charity? How long will it take to sell it all? So then you would need to get it for even less than that to make it worth it.

 

[Mauserguy85]

If the bore is nice, and that bolt is matching to the barreled receiver…. It’s a $600+ gun as is all day long. The stock can possibly be saved (if it’s the original) with donor materials. We need more pics. I’ve seen way worse be fixed to be respectable…

Complete matching to themselves bolts with nice bluing sell all day long for $300 on various auction sites. Don’t be believe me? Sell yours to me for $200 and watch me make $100 profit on each….

Now if we are talking collector to collector friendly pricing… then it’s a different story. It also comes down to what you want to do with it at the end. I’ve done “restos” that have cost me more to put together than they are probably worth to sell and make a profit, but I’m not selling so there is that….

The OP is saying it was his grandfather’s gun that was passed on to him 20 years ago. I’m a collector with hoarding tendencies and I’m also very nostalgic. So for me, if my grandfather passes a gun to me, it stays in the family…

 

[B00m24]

If the bore is nice, and that bolt is matching to the barreled receiver…. It’s a $600+ gun as is all day long. The stock can possibly be saved (if it’s the original) with donor materials. We need more pics. I’ve seen way worse be fixed to be respectable…

Complete matching to themselves bolts with nice bluing sell all day long for $300 on various auction sites. Don’t be believe me? Sell yours to me for $200 and watch me make $100 profit on each….

Now if we are talking collector to collector friendly pricing… then it’s a different story. It also comes down to what you want to do with it at the end. I’ve done “restos” that have cost me more to put together than they are probably worth to sell and make a profit, but I’m not selling so there is that….

The OP is saying it was his grandfather’s gun that was passed on to him 20 years. I’m a collector with hoarding tendencies and I’m also very nostalgic. So for me, if my grandfather passes a gun to me, it stays in the family…

Yeah, I was just curious on value. I don’t know much about these and went down the rabbit hole researching and found this forum. Definitely the sentimental type of guy - still have a 1936 Chevy I’m not letting go of lol but that’s for another forum.

Still need to resize and upload photos, just been busy with work!

Truly appreciate everyones time and insight though!