Thanks for the replies,all.
I did spot this Ac44 ser # 6450-o in CE's database. So it has been spotted before, apparently.
Here're the only 2 other pics I have at the moment. The rifle is on hold for me at the dealership. One photo confirms matching SN on bolt cover. I know the full pic is not super helpful but its all I've got.
I was surprised not to see any stamps on the stock itself. Is that a concern?
Other notable features:
- scope mount is present
- bolt retaining catch/button is present
- i was able to lock back bolt and remove the bolt carrier group but was too afraid to try to disassemble further since i havent tried before and know it's under spring tension. the dealer had no idea how to do it either. the bolt face looked good and it was lubed pretty well by prev owner.
- plastic bag seen in photo has "original parts" looks like spring and piston. im assuming a shooters kit has been installed. again i did not want to take the barrel band off and get that into a project in a store, while working over an unprotected glass display counter
- front sight shroud is present.
- buttplate door is ribbed
- all wood forend as can be seen
- no original mag, its a repro
- action cover appears to be the auto variety but is very loose and easily slides open closed.
my main concern is just not buying some kind of reproduxtion at the going c&r price. im not aware of any "Mitchell Mauser" type of G43s so I thought I'd come to the experts here.
