1937 s/147

[Razaetan]

Here are a few pictures of a S/147 I picked up over the summer. It seems to be in good condition overall, and the only mismatched serial number is the front band. I have done some reading up on this rifle, but I would appreciate any additional information anyone might have to share.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Razaetan]

A few more pics.

 

[deadeye18]

Beautiful rifle in fantastic condition,I love these early rifles . congratulations fella

 

[Loewe]

I assume the stock is matching? It should be serialed along the bottom and inside, it should also be covered in acceptance along the lower butt, RS and wrist. If value is the question, that would to a great extent depend upon the stock, which looks sanded.

The rest looks good, which is positive, matching metal is a big plus on early rifles like this, but as always the stock makes or breaks a rifles value. If you have a specific question, let us know, JPS made a good number of rifles in 1937, it isn't a rare maker-date at all, but original-matching can be difficult to find.

How is the underside of the bolt handle marked, the lower flat, opposite the serial? Usually e/214 x2, FP on backstem, but sometimes the acceptance clashes, Weimar and nazi style.

Here are a few pictures of a S/147 I picked up over the summer. It seems to be in good condition overall, and the only mismatched serial number is the front band. I have done some reading up on this rifle, but I would appreciate any additional information anyone might have to share.

Thanks for looking.

 

[USCS03]

Based upon two of the photos I looked at, it appears that the stock has been sanded. I think I can make out a ghost acceptance proof, the closest one to the bolt disk. In the 3rd photo of the complete rifle, the bolt cutout appears to be rounded along the edges. As Loewe said the stock will make or break a rifle.