H Spandau 1917 C block

Hi all,

It has been a minute since I've last posted something interesting, so I thought this rifle was interesting enough to post! I found this rifle at a gunshow not too long ago. So after doing a little research this receiver appears to be a Siemens and halske made one, if I'm wrong I would appreciate being corrected lol. The receiver, barrel, buttplate, handguard, trigger guard, and bolt match. Sadly the bolt has been turned down slightly but I would imagine a good gunsmith would be able to correct it. The stock is mismatched? I'm not sure how these Hannover builds work, but the handguard matches the receiver and the buttplate does. But the stock doesn't so were stocks matched up to rifles that worked and not renumbered? But the stock is in good shape with cartouches present with no sanding! Just they are worn slightly. If anyone wants anymore pictures I'd be happy to take more, and keep a eye out on the trader as ill be putting this one up later today.

Thanks Nathan

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While there are pretty verifiable cases of wartime mismatched stocks, my guess is that this one was sporterized and later replaced -- especially with the turned down bolt. Whoever saved it probably was able to find the other components and the stock was just too far gone to save.

Pretty unusual to find a matching bolt Hannover. I've seen fewer than a handful over the years. If you can find someone to straighten that bolt it might be worth the effort.

You are also spot on with a Siemens and Halske receiver. The ones made by Piper have the "Bayard" horse/rider logo.

Great find, Nathan. Thanks for taking detailed photos.
I’ll argue that the stock is a period salvage. Compare the second wrist acceptance on this one, left, to the matching armorers stock from Mike, right, they are the same elongated B.

PrayingMantis said:

Great find, Nathan. Thanks for taking detailed photos.
I’ll argue that the stock is a period salvage. Compare the second wrist acceptance on this one, left, to the matching armorers stock from Mike, right, they are the same elongated B.

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That's a good theory Cyrus, I was going off the sporter stock theory based on the bent bolt. It certainly in the realm of possibility that it's wartime mismatch.

chrisftk said:

While there are pretty verifiable cases of wartime mismatched stocks, my guess is that this one was sporterized and later replaced -- especially with the turned down bolt. Whoever saved it probably was able to find the other components and the stock was just too far gone to save.

Pretty unusual to find a matching bolt Hannover. I've seen fewer than a handful over the years. If you can find someone to straighten that bolt it might be worth the effort.

You are also spot on with a Siemens and Halske receiver. The ones made by Piper have the "Bayard" horse/rider logo.

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Thanks for the insight Chris! Always appreciated!

PrayingMantis said:

Great find, Nathan. Thanks for taking detailed photos.
I’ll argue that the stock is a period salvage. Compare the second wrist acceptance on this one, left, to the matching armorers stock from Mike, right, they are the same elongated B.

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I was hoping it was a salvage, and not a "stock swap" definitely a good theory.