Picked this up a few years ago, posted on another forum when I got it but first time on this one. Hope you like it as much as I do
Stephen
Stephen
Ar 42
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Turbo Archie
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Very cool with a flat buttplate..
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I agree, and I would go further to say that in original-matching condition it is the hardest "1942" dated 98k to find. Even tougher if you exclude the so-called dual codes (bcd/ar) finished by MB in 1942, which actually represent half of MB 1942 production in trends work.
The ar/42 also has a very large rc rate in trends work.
Next time you take the rifle apart, jot down the barrel code, as MB ar/41 & ar/42 are two of the least reported year/code.
The ar/42 also has a very large rc rate in trends work.
Next time you take the rifle apart, jot down the barrel code, as MB ar/41 & ar/42 are two of the least reported year/code.
Winchester Cowboy
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Very Nice.
Thanks!
Yours fits with others in this range, - earlier in the c-d block they have lot coded barrels from 1941, then the 1941 barrels drop lots and then start with them again in the late 1942 production ("k-l" block)
Between the c-d and k-l blocks of 1942 none so far have lot numbers, only the blank provider, usually like yours with Döhlen, or sometime Edelstahlwerke.
Nice rifle!
Yours fits with others in this range, - earlier in the c-d block they have lot coded barrels from 1941, then the 1941 barrels drop lots and then start with them again in the late 1942 production ("k-l" block)
Between the c-d and k-l blocks of 1942 none so far have lot numbers, only the blank provider, usually like yours with Döhlen, or sometime Edelstahlwerke.
Nice rifle!
Stock was cleaned.
I ordered one of the RGuns RC Barreled actions last week, and a no-suffix 1942 "ar" showed up. Even though it is pretty tired, thought you guys might want a look.
In case it is hard to pock out of the photo, the number on the bottom of barrel is 57 41 D Ö followed by Waffenamt 26
I assume the "41" part is 1941, but can anyone tell me what the rest means means?
Thanks,
In case it is hard to pock out of the photo, the number on the bottom of barrel is 57 41 D Ö followed by Waffenamt 26
I assume the "41" part is 1941, but can anyone tell me what the rest means means?
Thanks,
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