It was marked at $399. I got it for $350 OTD. I really like that it has a two digit serial number. Thought that was neat.
Did not know that. Clever numbering system.
Stock is definitely "enhanced". That is not the factory finish. Hurts the value on a all matching k98k rifle but the proofs are still there and easily visible so it's not a "huge" detractor IMO. The value can be estimated with a description of the bore and muzzle condition. If your rifle had a nice shiney bore and the stock wasn't enhanced, it would easily be a $1,600+ Rifle. The reason why it's a tough code to find is due to so many early rifles being lost on the Russian front and the general longer duration of them serving in war.
Well if the bore looks as you say, I personally would not even consider a price less then $1k for it. For me that would be a fair value on the rifle considering that the stock has had some light molesting and that the finish is a bit worn with some light pitting even though that is to be expected. At auction with detailed pics, I would expect it to go higher. By 1938, sauer had already officially switched to the hot dip salt bluing process (even though rust blued examples exist into 1940), and your example is hot blued. JPS is somewhat unique over other manufacturers/assemblers in that in they highly polished the receivers and parts before bluing which made for a very distinct look. Also JPS did not produce their own receivers which is why they are considered assemblers. Do you have any pics of the side rail and the right side of the receiver?Thanks again. Just cleaned the bore and it is shiny. Muzzle looks good and no signs of pitting. Tried to take a picture, but that is tough to do. My daughter got tired of holding a light.
