1937 Sauer from the Grey Blanket?

heavy_mech said:
I think a member may have bought this. If so I hope you'll consider posting it. It was discussed on Dave's site recently.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/640626953
Click to expand...

Hey Heavy-mech,

I picked it up, have been looking for a pre-war Sauer for a while to add and this one seemed to stay reasonable. Couple of issues as D-K identified on Dave's site but I didn't think any a deal breaker where it hammered. I'll try to get some better pictures up once I have in hand.

Thanks, Nick
 
Looks like a nice combat carried piece and the price was good for an early piece :happy0180:
 
Hambone said:
Looks like a nice combat carried piece and the price was good for an early piece :happy0180:
Click to expand...

I agree. I'm also glad to see a member here got it. Based on what DK and some others had to say I honestly expected it to go higher. They don't come along too often without major issues as was pointed out. Can't wait to see some pics. You CAN get a deal from the blanket every once in a while. :thumbsup:
 
heavy_mech said:
I agree. I'm also glad to see a member here got it. Based on what DK and some others had to say I honestly expected it to go higher. They don't come along too often without major issues as was pointed out. Can't wait to see some pics. You CAN get a deal from the blanket every once in a while. :thumbsup:
Click to expand...

Thanks guys, I was a bit surprised where it ended, I figured it was headed closer to $2K. Although not rare a 1937 Sauer is not common either and this one is 99% matching with no stock issues so I was pleased. Will see once I have in hand and can give it a proper inspection, I've read the early Sauer typically show a lot of bluing loss on the bands and floorplates, something in the process they were using wasn't taking properly I think?? Will be nice to have an early gun in walnut!

In searching old posts for other S/147 1937 pictures to compare I could only find 5 posted, almost all had mismatch parts (some more than others) and a couple were sanded stocks.

Nick
 
Heavy, that's a DEAL! I haven't seen a matching '37 by any manufacturer that was believable at even the biggest shows in years.
 
I have an M block 37 Sauer that's the front band short of matching. Beautiful original striped stock that unfortunately got sanded. What pictures you need?

37 Sauer receiver.jpg37 Sauer top.jpg1937 K98k bb stock.jpg
 
I was watching that one, but didn't have the guts since I just bought my 1935 Brazilian Short from the grey blanket and it was all legit and at a good price. Figured the odds of getting 2 legit Mausers at a good price so close together from the grey blanket were not on my side. He sells far too many humped items. I don't believe it is intentional. I think he doesn't spend enough time properly vetting what he sells. Good news is his return policy is excellent. Hopefully it turns out to be correct Nick. If so congrats.

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top