I wasn't sure if anything got compacted when screwing the butt plate back on, and was worried about ruining the wooden threads inserting anything into the threaded hole. I guess I'm being too cautious.
Tried the vacuum hose already, and tapped before posting my problem.
I'm thinking the...
I screwed up.
The rust on my BNZ butt plate was worrying me so I decided to use kroil with fine steel wool to at least stop the rusting. I ended up removing the butt plate and when I did, a rusty piece had fallen out and it broke on the floor. Now I'm having trouble getting the buttplate back...
The only markings on the receiver are "Mod.98" on the left and the "V/7" (partial) on the right rear. There is a waffen (I think that's what they're called) on the right side, but it's directly under the hinge of the rear sight. I figured that section would be considered part of the barrel...
I'm assuming that ch Af is the barrel code. Chime in if you know the details on that code. I couldn't figure out what the stamp was following those letters, I figured one of the pros would clue me in on that one as well. :thumbsup:
BigDibbs... This one's for you.
The Serials on the...