Discussion for Chapter 2 Pages 69-99: The K98k in the Wartime Period
I had no idea solid beech stocks existed until about 20 minutes ago. It is mentioned on the bottom of page 71. If you want to see an example, head on over to Volume 3 page 174. Wow.
Also, I learned in this chapter why the cleaning rod length was changed! I had no idea, I assumed it was for ease of cleaning or something. Wrong, the nut created a weak spot in the stock!