I purchased this one off the forum from a member who wasn't so knowledgeable and was actually selling for a deceased friend. From the original pictures it looked pretty good, but after patiently waiting for export and import I was pretty disappointed when I received the rifle. The metal all matched but there was some bad rust on the outside of the last 4"-6" of the barrel/front sight and the wood despite being un-sanded was replacement 214 wood and the hand guard was cracked. I had paid premium value to finally receive a 'panel cut' but I did feel slightly deceived - lesson learned 'pics, pics, pics' prior to purchase.
The panel cut markings of G43 AC 44 are not necessarily typical either. It was once I took the rifle apart that I was most surprised. The barrel was not dated, it was a OGY contracted barrel and I believe Waa134 marked. More interesting is it has two 'N' markings that almost look like a runic 'S'. All the markings and lack of markings make me wonder if this was a Neuengamme assembled rifle? I am interested in what other members think. I also have doubts if the rifle was completed in 1944 and I am wondering if a rejected receiver completed in 1945.
The rifle is #6810k
I managed to find an un-serialized factory captured stock and a minty hand guard that matched the bottom wood perfectly. No sanding or significant oiling. After about two weeks of my pine tar/varsol/linseed mix and a bunch of patience, I was also able to deal with the rust.
The scope/mount are original but none matching, but hey, I thought it looked cool. In the end I have a rifle I'm happy keeping versus one I would have rather returned if it didn't have to cross an international border.
The panel cut markings of G43 AC 44 are not necessarily typical either. It was once I took the rifle apart that I was most surprised. The barrel was not dated, it was a OGY contracted barrel and I believe Waa134 marked. More interesting is it has two 'N' markings that almost look like a runic 'S'. All the markings and lack of markings make me wonder if this was a Neuengamme assembled rifle? I am interested in what other members think. I also have doubts if the rifle was completed in 1944 and I am wondering if a rejected receiver completed in 1945.
The rifle is #6810k
I managed to find an un-serialized factory captured stock and a minty hand guard that matched the bottom wood perfectly. No sanding or significant oiling. After about two weeks of my pine tar/varsol/linseed mix and a bunch of patience, I was also able to deal with the rust.
The scope/mount are original but none matching, but hey, I thought it looked cool. In the end I have a rifle I'm happy keeping versus one I would have rather returned if it didn't have to cross an international border.
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