Hi all,
I'm just getting around to snapping some pics of a rifle that arrived last week. It's not a rare maker/date by any stretch, but it's a pretty nice looking example. The rifle is a 1916 Spandau.
All parts match, including cleaning rod with the exception of the handguard and an armorer's follower. The floorplate is re-matched.
Metal condition is great with the most wear on the triggerguard/ The bluing on the barrel is mint and contrasts nicely with the receiver.
This one has a Krupp barrel on it with what looks to be lot #248 and the bore is very nice. As you'll see in the pics, the machining is rough (not WW2 kriegsmodell rough, but you can see shortcuts in finish milling not seen on early rifles)
The wood has dents and dings, but very strong markings.
I have assumed the letter block is "L", but the script letters confuse me at times.
Receiver: 2343 l
Barrel: 2343 l
Bolt body 2343 l
Bolt shroud 43
Cocking piece 43
Safety 43
Extractor 43
Firing pin 43
Stock 2343
Handguard: mismatch
Front band: 43
Rear band: 43
Bayo lug: 43
Buttplate: 2343
Rear sight: 43
Ejector box: 43
Triggerguard 2343
Floorplate: 43
Follower: Unnumbered armorer spare
Screws: 43
Lock screws: imperial, unnumbered
Cleaning rod: 43
I'm just getting around to snapping some pics of a rifle that arrived last week. It's not a rare maker/date by any stretch, but it's a pretty nice looking example. The rifle is a 1916 Spandau.
All parts match, including cleaning rod with the exception of the handguard and an armorer's follower. The floorplate is re-matched.
Metal condition is great with the most wear on the triggerguard/ The bluing on the barrel is mint and contrasts nicely with the receiver.
This one has a Krupp barrel on it with what looks to be lot #248 and the bore is very nice. As you'll see in the pics, the machining is rough (not WW2 kriegsmodell rough, but you can see shortcuts in finish milling not seen on early rifles)
The wood has dents and dings, but very strong markings.
I have assumed the letter block is "L", but the script letters confuse me at times.
Receiver: 2343 l
Barrel: 2343 l
Bolt body 2343 l
Bolt shroud 43
Cocking piece 43
Safety 43
Extractor 43
Firing pin 43
Stock 2343
Handguard: mismatch
Front band: 43
Rear band: 43
Bayo lug: 43
Buttplate: 2343
Rear sight: 43
Ejector box: 43
Triggerguard 2343
Floorplate: 43
Follower: Unnumbered armorer spare
Screws: 43
Lock screws: imperial, unnumbered
Cleaning rod: 43