THunter
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Back in March I picked up a sporterized byf 44 l block ZF-41. I always wanted a ZF-41 and kriegsmodell rifle, so when this one came up for sale I had to have it. Everything that was there was matching...and what was missing was originally unnumbered so this rifle was a perfect candidate for "restoration". The original stock was covered in a thick layer of varnish and the metal had a bunch of surface rust. The entire rifle was disassembled, the metal soaked in Kroil and carefully cleaned. The varnish was carefully removed from the original stock.
I knew finding an original kriegsmodell stock cut for a ZF-41 will be very tough and I would be looking for one for a long time so I weighed my options. I could either have a repo stock made by Lezek Foxs in Poland, fix the original or wait out for an original. I decided to email Lezek and had a kriegsmodell white glue laminated stock cut for a zf41 made by him - along with a foreend Ill use to repair the original stock at a later time. Lezek does quality work and I could not be happier with the stock. Only a few minor modifications to the stock were needed like drilling the holes for the firing pin, band screws, ejector screw, etc. I had to slightly relieve parts of the stock so the would action properly seat.
For the ZF-41 scope and mount, I had originally bought a mount thinking I could buy a scope later on but I realized I will have better luck finding a complete zf41 rig than just a scope. I was able to score a very nice later war zf41 cxn rig appropriate for it from Greg (gergnotwen). Perfect match IMO.
For parts I was able to find original stamped & drilled bands. The stamped follower was sourced from Ryan (LastHope). I made my own band screws and Im currently having a repo end cap made by Clay (flynaked). Its been coming together slowly but Im enjoying "restoring" this one and making it as correct as possible. For now im leaving the front band unfixed and holding off on drilling the front band screw hole until I receive the end cap (that way everything lines up)
Attached are the auction pictures (poor quality) followed by current pictures.
I knew finding an original kriegsmodell stock cut for a ZF-41 will be very tough and I would be looking for one for a long time so I weighed my options. I could either have a repo stock made by Lezek Foxs in Poland, fix the original or wait out for an original. I decided to email Lezek and had a kriegsmodell white glue laminated stock cut for a zf41 made by him - along with a foreend Ill use to repair the original stock at a later time. Lezek does quality work and I could not be happier with the stock. Only a few minor modifications to the stock were needed like drilling the holes for the firing pin, band screws, ejector screw, etc. I had to slightly relieve parts of the stock so the would action properly seat.
For the ZF-41 scope and mount, I had originally bought a mount thinking I could buy a scope later on but I realized I will have better luck finding a complete zf41 rig than just a scope. I was able to score a very nice later war zf41 cxn rig appropriate for it from Greg (gergnotwen). Perfect match IMO.
For parts I was able to find original stamped & drilled bands. The stamped follower was sourced from Ryan (LastHope). I made my own band screws and Im currently having a repo end cap made by Clay (flynaked). Its been coming together slowly but Im enjoying "restoring" this one and making it as correct as possible. For now im leaving the front band unfixed and holding off on drilling the front band screw hole until I receive the end cap (that way everything lines up)
Attached are the auction pictures (poor quality) followed by current pictures.
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