In a way I'm not too mad about buying this guy. I'd be hesitant to go out shooting an original with all matching parts and original stock. I for sure wanted a WW2(ish) shooter.
Thats a very handsome rifle, but no, the guard is very much not like that winter one. And I'm for sure looking about online for something I can use that would be more on the "wartime German" look. I think you have all spelled out what that means.
Those cutouts, man, I learn something new every time I come here.
Yeah, from what I can tell this rifle was made during the war, and then used after by the Czechs, because of the small lion stamp. I really just want to get it to its late WW2 vibe.
Interesting. I just want what would be historically accurate for this rifle. In 45, were they doing the hole instead of the discs? And the proofs are all eagles. Yeah, those beaver chewed disks looked shady to me.
Okay, since I have no idea how to quote reply to you guys, I'll say no, it's not a matching stock, so I think I'll just take your guys' advice and invest in a new one. Three things I forgot to mention;
-This rifle has an issue with the safety being stuck on "fire", and supposedly needs to be...
Recently purchased a K98, and Reddit told me to come here. Apparently this is the "worst recoil lug offset" they have ever seen, which caused the stock to crack. So, I was told to come here so I can maybe:
1) Get some advice on got to fix this, if I can fix it.
2) Buy a new stock...