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AC44 K43 Suspicious serial number on bolt carrier

mxzxops

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Looking at this K43 that's coming up for sale. But looking at the serial number on the bolt carrier it looks suspicious. Doesn't have the acceptance stamp, and some other looks to be left over marks left over possibly from previous serial number. And looks to be grinding marks on the bolt carrier. Just wanted to get others opinions on it. Sorry about the pictures, best that are available. Thanks for the help.
 

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The numbers stamped into the bolt housing are about the dumbest thing I've ever seen done to a G/K43. So deeply dented inwards, probably interfering with free movement of the dust cover.

And yes, bolt carrier has been ground and restamped. Total Bubba job.
 
Relatively scarce gun with the K43 ac44 designation applied in the milled inset panel or "window" of the rear sight assembly. Agreed however, the serial numbering to the bolt carrier not original. My thoughts only .....
 
Relatively scarce gun with the K43 ac44 designation applied in the milled inset panel or "window" of the rear sight assembly. Agreed however, the serial numbering to the bolt carrier not original. My thoughts only .....

like to see the bolt as well, if advertised as full matching
 

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