Recent content by Bob in OHIO

Yes, using the linked chart, it does appear to be NCO cadet (with gray leather slide above the acorn). Perhaps the cadet died, failed promotion, or was invalided…. Leading to this rig staying together. If promoted to NCO, seems a diff faustriemen would be worn. Per regulation, if killed prior...

Yes, walnut on a byf 43 is fine…. https://www.k98kforum.com/threads/another-byf43-hardwood-stock.66904/

You were wise to pass…

The stylized “RW” on the cocking piece is a mark of the Mauser Oberndorf factory (WW2).

It was period rebarreled… evidence by the 0,2 on the barrel’s collar, and obvious different firing proof. Too bad for the Bubba

Not maple, Juglans

Look at the grooves for the hood. If perfect and unmolested, I wouldn’t add one…

Not to pile on, but the entry part of any post is the title. A strong assertion “stone mint / unfired” creates an expectation. If that assertion is incorrect, members will chirp.

The recoil lug’s rivet like end (left) side has lost its blue. It’s the “high” spot that gets zipped if “something” gets dragged across the wood. Sandpaper is the extreme example of that “something”. Could be steel wood or other in this case.

Original firing proof stamps. These guns were tested with hot ammunition (firing proofs rds), and if they didn’t fail, were stamped to signify they were good (hence, fire proofed)

The reason I wanted more pics… your rifle is a byf not bnz as first stated. Contact me if you desire an original sling (150 shipped… send email) Nice rifle. These arrived stateside either by shipping or carried (how else?)

May we see more pics?

Trying to identify what this goes to?? I bought perhaps 15 yrs ago, anticipating KKW but nope! There are a combinations of attributes, when combined are puzzling to ID. Bayo lug! TD disk Pinned bands Unnumbered channel (rules out Mauser Ob. IMO) Wood near the front of the trigger guard, has...

Those proud grip screws, as you mentioned, gives me pause….

Pls post your other pics when available