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Cool, thanks for the feedback.. and yes, the cracked buttstock area was my other concern. The working parts of the action and inside the receiver area look good.. minimal rust if any, but I'll also get a second opinion from a gunsmith at the local range before putting some rounds through it.

Since it is mismatched without its original wood and not that valuable, would the rifle at least appear to be safe to shoot if restocked? The barrel looks pretty good, its the exterior metal that is pitted. I'm keeping my eye out for a more period appropriate stock.

I’m going to hold on to this as a lesson for just a little bit (can't bring myself to try and offload something like this for anything worth while) and better educate myself in the meantime. Thanks everyone

Alright, things are starting to making sense based on what everyone is sharing. Appreciate it… I knew I was overpaying, but it was my fault for taking the risk I did and trusting the seller in the first place. Will have to just chalk this up as a loss. Thanks again

What would be the appropriate takedown disc markings for an early pre-war Mauser production rifle? The recoil lug area is cracked and the cross bolt may have been replaced or something.. there are no markings on the cross bolt itself.

Thanks for the additional detail

Is the stock fake? I see that it has matching serial numbers stamped in the wrist and on the inside. Actually comparing the metal, I'm not too surprised about the repairs.

Hi folks, I think that I may have gotten burned w a recent purchase on Gunbroker (lesson learned and still ongoing). Anyway, I need help determining: 1. What kind stock repair work is this (appropriate for a war depot/ armory reinforcement fix)? 2. Does it appear to be all matching? I took it...

Overpaid for what was supposed to be a WWII bring back - all matching Oberndorf rifle on Gunbroker. Seller did not mention that the stock separated and was repaired with dowel reinforcements at some point. Is this a period appropriate repair or was it done more recently post war? Why would...