Mauser Oberndorf byf 44 'h' block - attic find

Really nice example, I rarely come across an unmessed with rifle and would be thrilled to find one like that.
 
Guillaume d'Orange said:
That's cool ! I guess it was hidden in your capture pile(s) :LOL:
Hambone's/Ryan's rifle also has a 44 E 35 code (but no ar44 receiver).
Maybe more 'h' block/early 'i' block with Edelstahlwerke barrels will show up in the future (problem with supply/quality of the ones from Döhlen ?)


Have you saved pics of this one ? Such a high would almost fill the gap.
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I have a 44E37 barrel code on my i block in 45000 range.
 
Cav Trooper 19D said:
I have a 44E37 barrel code on my i block in 45000 range.
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Thanks, have you made a post about your rifle ? It may be worth one.
Bruce may comment this, but based on the doc in Vol IIa it looks like Deutsche Edelstahlwerke AG (DEW) supplied Fabrique Nationale and when FN was evacuated, blanks have been redirected to MO. Nothing to do with problems at Döhlen.
 
Guillaume d'Orange said:
Thanks, have you made a post about your rifle ? It may be worth one.
Bruce may comment this, but based on the doc in Vol IIa it looks like Deutsche Edelstahlwerke AG (DEW) supplied Fabrique Nationale and when FN was evacuated, blanks have been redirected to MO. Nothing to do with problems at Döhlen.
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No i haven't posted it on here yet. I might just do that if wish to see it. Mr. Farb has seen it in PM before when i had some questions on it. I'm d*mn grateful to him for his time and effort.
 
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interesting feature is that the rear band was numbered upside/down (I bought it with the ring on the right handside/the wrong side). I put the band correctly now as you can see on the last pic. Other than that it is all-matching and has the common features of the 'h' block (s/n on barrel).

Take the band off and install it with the numbers right side up.
 
k98zf39 said:
interesting feature is that the rear band was numbered upside/down (I bought it with the ring on the right handside/the wrong side). I put the band correctly now as you can see on the last pic. Other than that it is all-matching and has the common features of the 'h' block (s/n on barrel).

Take the band off and install it with the numbers right side up.
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So my rifle was not an isolated case. Can you please post detailed pics of your ‘h’ block ? I would like to know the barrel code if it is visible.
 
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