BS Rework Kar 98A question.

[cj556]

Gun in question is an all matching as-reworked 1918 Danzig 98a. Receiver is BS stamped, whose meaning as I understand it is unknown. There is no BS stamping on the wood anywhere, so I presume it was reworked subsequently. There is a depot stamp that I cant identify on the wrist, I am curious if any of you all can discern this stamp. In addition some of the parts are lined out matching, such as the buttplate and bottom metal. Perhaps this is also a clue to which depot did the last rework? Also worth noting this one has a large arsenal repair on the left side of butt and bolt does indeed close on an empty mag. Thanks in advance.

 

[Fal Grunt]

Based on the bolt being renumbered at some point, coupled with the crossed out and remarked 7,9, I would say it went through multiple depot (bolt and barrel may have been done at the same time).

The circle mark next to the middle stock acceptance reminds me of Spanish markings.

Quite a storied rifle.

 

[hale1940]

Really nice rework

 

[joryfreeburg]

I can’t answer any of your questions….. but I like it to. I hope you buy it Marc

 

[cj556]

Thanks gents & Jory I picked it up yesterday lol. On the circular marking they do resemble the MP8 marking but I suspect they are a marking from bolt reassembly. ( Perhaps someone banged the cocking piece against the wood?)

 

[nirvana]

The Spanish circle marks are little flaming bombs if I recall correctly. These aren’t those.