Warrior1354
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This has been a very long time coming! Too be honest almost a decade to find at least one of these elusive rifles to add to my collection that was at least original parts, not butchered, not bubba, not imported, and not ruined. I so wanted an all matching dated example but finding one is just so tough and most collectors don't want to let them go which I can't say I blame them either. But I did appreciate the knowledge they have taught me over the years. Now this rifle I will not take no credit in locating it or finding it the whole reason this deal even happened at all was the friendships I have made with two wonderful members here. Mike again thank you for passing this rifle on to me and for allowing me to purchase this rifle being you had the first right of refusal. And Dave once again thank you very much for selling me this rifle. I want everyone here to know dealing with Dave Roberts is nothing but a joy it using goes into a very long conversation on the phone and a rifle coming to you with the best packing job and shipping time very quick. You will never be disappointed in your dealing with this fine collector, and a hell of good friend.
As much as I enjoy being part of the 98b Simson club I enjoy the friendships I have made with these two so much more.
Anyway now too the rifle it was discussed here almost six years ago and for once I wanted to do a complete breakdown of this rifle and a full picture set of it too. From the looks of it the wear on these parts I don't believe this rifle was put together this way not in the last few years but far longer. What makes it interesting is it's let two 98b Simson rifles that were matching to each other were put together to make one complete rifle, with a mismatched floorplate and follower set that matched itself. Hunting 98b parts for almost a decade I have never seen someone like that ever and in this good of condition. You just don't find 98b Simson parts out there if you do hold on too your wallet. Some interesting features that I have found so far.
I did notice the rear sight slider release was renumbered to match using a leftover BSW inspection part
The bolt release also renumbered to match over an older number
Rear sight base having Walther inspection stamps
Barrel being a replacement by JPS 1938
Interesting Front sight subcontractor
Stock having a field repair by the buttplate toe a commonly seen repair on the earlier stocks.
And a few more but I did search hard for any signs of a depot stamp or anything but found nothing. So is this rifle period possibly is it a hell of a placeholder you better damn well believe it!
Receiver: 4531e
Barrel: 4531 JPS 1938
Sear: 4531
Front sight: 31
Bolt release: 31
Cleaning rod: 31
Rear sight: 31
Rear sight ladder: 4531
Rear sight slider: 4531
Rear sight slider release: 31
Trigger guard screws: both marked 31
Stock: 2834 bolt take down disk marked 1.F.3.46
Front barrel band: 2834
Rear barrel band: 2834
Handguard: 2834
Buttplate: 2834a
Bolt body: 2834a
Bolt gas shield: 34
Bolt striker: 34
Bolt firing pin: 34
Bolt extractor: 34
Bolt safety: 34
Trigger guard: 2834
Floorplate: 32
Follower: 32
As much as I enjoy being part of the 98b Simson club I enjoy the friendships I have made with these two so much more.
Anyway now too the rifle it was discussed here almost six years ago and for once I wanted to do a complete breakdown of this rifle and a full picture set of it too. From the looks of it the wear on these parts I don't believe this rifle was put together this way not in the last few years but far longer. What makes it interesting is it's let two 98b Simson rifles that were matching to each other were put together to make one complete rifle, with a mismatched floorplate and follower set that matched itself. Hunting 98b parts for almost a decade I have never seen someone like that ever and in this good of condition. You just don't find 98b Simson parts out there if you do hold on too your wallet. Some interesting features that I have found so far.
I did notice the rear sight slider release was renumbered to match using a leftover BSW inspection part
The bolt release also renumbered to match over an older number
Rear sight base having Walther inspection stamps
Barrel being a replacement by JPS 1938
Interesting Front sight subcontractor
Stock having a field repair by the buttplate toe a commonly seen repair on the earlier stocks.
And a few more but I did search hard for any signs of a depot stamp or anything but found nothing. So is this rifle period possibly is it a hell of a placeholder you better damn well believe it!
Receiver: 4531e
Barrel: 4531 JPS 1938
Sear: 4531
Front sight: 31
Bolt release: 31
Cleaning rod: 31
Rear sight: 31
Rear sight ladder: 4531
Rear sight slider: 4531
Rear sight slider release: 31
Trigger guard screws: both marked 31
Stock: 2834 bolt take down disk marked 1.F.3.46
Front barrel band: 2834
Rear barrel band: 2834
Handguard: 2834
Buttplate: 2834a
Bolt body: 2834a
Bolt gas shield: 34
Bolt striker: 34
Bolt firing pin: 34
Bolt extractor: 34
Bolt safety: 34
Trigger guard: 2834
Floorplate: 32
Follower: 32
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