I thank you all for your time! What an interesting and eclectic piece of history this is, topped off with the work done mid-century in America and the vintage Weaver scope, rings and mounts, I'll get this thing to the range with some hand loads and see if it's a shooter. If it is, may get a new...
As for the bolt, the only other identifying Mark I was able to capture on it is the following, that would make sense that it is not an era bolt due to the lack of the eagles. Would you happen to know what the blow Mark is?
@ bda, Thank you for all of the information so far! I'll try to get some more pics when I get a chance. I will zoom in and show you what I've got with the pictures I currently have. I do know that it has the geco logo and large block letter 459, followed by a smaller block lettered 39, a large...
Also, only bolt markings I can find, from what I can tell the serial numbers partial as they are don't seem to line up, but what are these proof marks????
New user here, in fact new owner as well. I just inherited a K98k from my great grandfather through my dad. I am brand spanking new to these rifles and I must admit I'm super excited.
Here's where I'm at so far and any help would be truly appreciated.
1. This is a 1940 660 I'm pretty sure...