k98 frog reworked

[bert.f]

Hello,k98 frog brass rivets the strap was added? maker mark unknown.Thank you in advance for information

 

[oldsmithy]

Why do you think it is a rework? the reworks I've seen have the strap riveted to the back of the frog and not through the slits in the front, a lot simpler as you don't have to undo and restitch the whole thing.

 

[KKW22cal]

Brass rivets would indicate an early piece and the straps were removed late in the war. It is an interesting variation. I hope we all get to learn more about it.

 

[AndyB]

Already answered, but the answers were lost. The rivets are copper /brass combination, which are problematic for me, same as it looks it was blackened and later cleaned? the secure strap were added later, i personally dont like the stiching.b.r.Andy

 

[bert.f]

pics the frog

pics of stitching the frog