S/147/G find

[stephen]

Found this at a small local show, 2 repacement parts, satety and rear guard screw. Markings on stock are faint. Unfortunately Stock has been cleaned up and markings on side are very faint. Also has a coat of heavy oil dried up on top of what markings are still there. I guess you take what you can find with such an early gun.

Stephen

 

[mrfarb]

That's not a find, that's a FIND! Great gun!

 

[stephen]

two more pics

two more pics

 

[bill grist]

Very nice find....BILL

 

[Bigdibbs88]

fantastic! how are the cartouches on the stock?

 

[D-K]

Umm... this is looking to be the find of the year.... This is a very rare early variation of this rifle. The bandspring arrangement is a carryover from 1934 production and was changed to standard K98k configuration early in 1935 production. This is an important rifle as a data point.

So far it looks good--bluing looks great, but let's see pictures of the stock markings as others have requested--based on the serial on the keel, so far so good.

You are likely receiving many offers on this rifle. I recommend you weigh these very carefully should you decide to sell. What may initially seem like a windfall to you may actually be a sucker's price for this rifle. This rifle could be worth a few thousand dollars, even with the mismatched parts, if the finish on the stock is original and there are no other issues. Great find!

Oddly, this is about the fourth rare, pre-war Sauer to show up in as many months....

 

[mrfarb]

I have data on one about 2000 rifles later that has double band spring as well, so it looks good so far.

 

[Hambone]

Great rifle and rare! Pic stickied for reference.

 

[agalland]

Go buy a lottery ticket...right now while your karma is in high gear....

And listen to DK.....DO NOT get in a big hurry to sell that rifle,,,,treasure what you have and give it some time should you decide to sell.....because believe me...there will always be someone wanting to part you from that particular rifle.

Personally...if it was me ..and you are wanting to seriously collect ...that is a keeper.

Congrats........

 

[Wolfsburg]

Man, that is gorgeous! I would love to stumble across an early one like this!

 

[Turbo Archie]

Now theres a gun that can follow Farb's gun of the month!!!!




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[Silverfish]

fantastic! how are the cartouches on the stock?

Thank you all for the commentaries and the pictures. Much appreciated!! I am happy to hear all the positive comments. To answer a few of the questions posed. The stock unfortunately was sporterized and probably sanded then coated with polyurethane. They even filled the sling cutouts with plastic wood to cover them. A tragedy!! The number inside the stock matches the rest of rifle as does the butt plate. Have to do a closer inspection for any other cartouches or markings. Will revert back on that. I have been collecting some different rifles over the years. At this point in time I have no intention of looking to sell the rifle. It would be more interesting to me to restore as best I can with similar originality. Trying to keep the history. I do have a question about the bolt on the rifle. I thought all Mauser bolts were blued, whereas this one is polished. It does have a matching number stamp to the rest of rifle. So is this a correct bolt for this particular era rifle? Would be interested to know as that was one of the concerns about its originality. I will certainly check everything on the rifle more closely to answer some of your inquiries and then reassemble and post more photos for you all. I would also look forward to your future help in identifying the correct era parts for my restore. Mainly the bayonet stud, front band, etc., as these were not with the rifle unfortunately. Anyway, thank you again for your replies. Will stay in touch.