I have a bcd43 rifle and was hoping somebody on here could help me with what Markings should be on it? I know about the usual ones but was wondering if the cupped buttplate should be marked as mine isn't. The bolt that goes through the forward end of the stock is marked "J" and not on the other side at all. My sling swivel barrel band doesn't have my serial number on it and is unmarked but matches the age of the rifle. Everything else seems to match. Can anybody tell Me if what I have said here is at all correct? Oh, and no import Markings.
bcd 43 Markings Help Needed
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mowzerluvr
Hey Buddy, is that an E/4 in your pocket?
http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?45-Picture-Reference-Index Just pop in here and look up a bcd 43 and compare.
Bigdibbs88
"Ach du lieber!"
It's just an L, the letter suffix
Buttplate may not be marked, that's fine. Unfortunately the Band should have a serial number in 43.
Recoil lug is probably a f if you look closely. But won't be marked.
Recoil lug is probably a f if you look closely. But won't be marked.
mowzerluvr
Hey Buddy, is that an E/4 in your pocket?
Like big said, it's a lower case L , part of the serial number. Totally legit marking.
mowzerluvr
Hey Buddy, is that an E/4 in your pocket?
Yes, L block rifle.
Ok thanks, what about the bayonet lug? I don't see any markings on it....the barrel of this rifle I guess is a mis-match. It is marked with 8887 (as far as I can see but will remove it tomorrow to confirm) ,43 , What appears to be AWZ(in arched form), and WaA140 markings .... any chance that this could be legit??
The bayonet lug will be unmarked or perhaps a small "l". That barrel could be ok, post photo of all the barrel markings. Sounds like an FN barrel but it could be ok. But need photos.
