Kar 88, depot rework?

[runner]

This example has several forced matched parts via overstamping, and some mismatched small parts. Not trying to make it something it is not,
I am not knowledgable enough about Imperial era rework practices to know if the markings are period done. Appreciate opinions.

VC SHILLING SUHL 1891

Receiver: sn 3048c
barrel sleeve: sn 3048e (?) Overstamped
Trigger guard: sn 3048 overstamped
Front TG screw: 57
Rear TG screw: 43
Nose cap: sn 20, unit mark: 16 T.E. 62
Barrel band: sn 46, unit mark: 3 A.f.E. 3. 239.
Bolt body: sn 3048h, numerals overstamped
safety : sn 36
Cocking piece: sn 36
Stock Channel: sn 3048

Unfortunately I was not able to get the barrel jacket off to record barrel markings

 

[runner]

More pictures: Any help with IDing the unit markings would be appreciated, thanks,

 

[RyanE]

Ersatzkompanie of the 16. Train-Bataillon would be my guess.

 

[runner]

Ersatzkompanie of the 16. Train-Bataillon would be my guess.

Thanks Ryan, any thoughts on the marking on the barrel band?

 

[Spartaner545]

Any help with IDing the unit markings would be appreciated, thanks,

16. T.E. 62

as RyanE already stated its the Train-Bataillon no. 16, Ersatz department, weapon no. 62.


3. A.F.E. 3. 239.

Footartillery regiment no. 3, Ersatz-Bataillon, battery no. 3, weapon no. 239.
This would indicate that the barrel band was originally part of an Gewehr 91 since these were given to the footartillery units.


With kind regards

Vincent

 

[Stan]

Any depot markings on the buttplate?

 

[Loewe]

Looks like authentic work to me, I added this to the study thread.