According to "Kriegsmodell" book, its a stamp to significate a "subcontracting part". In fact I always saw the asterisk on LT base used to make a HT rifle...
I suppose you are right! I have one k98 byf44 "a" letter block high turret mount but with LT rear base : well , here we have the asterisk togheter with the WAa135 . On my other k98 hig turret mount (byf44 "d"letter block) the rear base is the regular one and there is no asterisk , just the WAa135 is present.According to "Kriegsmodell" book, its a stamp to significate a "subcontracting part". In fact I always saw the asterisk on LT base used to make a HT rifle...
I have seen then with and without Asterisk . May have a Pic of on without if I can find it I will Post It .
It is LT Rear Base on HT Sniper . Best Regards.