all matching svw45 a-block

[Absolut]

Decided I'll sell this one, so posting pictures of it here for reference because when its gone, no more possibility for pictures. It is a very nice phosphate svw45 coded K98k rifle in the a-block, all matching number. Pretty textbook sample by following the rules. Most parts are phosphate finish, only bayonet lug, ejector, cocking piece and screws seem to be still blued - even the recoil lug is phosphate finish. The front barrel band for what I know is sintered. Despite the late in the war it is interesting to see markings on the stock still visible (but tough to picture...). I always had wondered whether the stain on the receiver was a result of blood, at least it appears not to be a result of rust.

 

[mauser99]

sorry to see you are selling it.. I know a few guys here looking for one and your in Europe

one of the better examples ive seen.. most that turn up bubba seemed to get his paws on..

 

[Herk1994]

Can you PM me some details on your photo setup? Beautiful rifle

 

[swjXE]

When I look at the terribly deep pitting near the front band. I have to believe that to remove that much corrosion that there would have to be a refinish involved. I'm probably wrong, but would like to hear other opinions.

 

[flynaked]

I don’t see any problem with it personally, looks original. Sometimes you get odd deep pinpointed pitting like that, you can see discoloration from further corrosion around it too. Nice rifle, I love sintered bands.

 

[swjXE]

The wood appears to be cleaned. up lightly and some finish added

 

[flynaked]

I was speaking in regard to the barrel finish to be honest. I do believe the stock has been at least oiled in the past, hard to say exactly given the photo editing, but it’s not bad at all. Some stocks altered more have been given a free pass, even in the picture sticky.

 

[mrfarb]

Tough crowd. In a perfect world people would not put oil on dry stocks, but we don’t live in a perfect world. Even some big collectors I know can’t leave dry stocks alone, they have to add something to them. A rifle with this much corrosion probably came from a barn, and was probably very dry.


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[moconfed]

Even though not pristine, I would be happy to have it in my safe!
Is it my eyesight, or is the floorplate blank?

 

[mb44kar]

Well I'd take it in a heartbeat OP, these chunky Gustloff stocks are great and this one looks crisp (and the metal too). Thank you for posting.

Would be nice if there was a "wood guide" to show various examples totally dry and un-oiled wood next to similarly untouched wood that had been oiled in the distant past (if only because the pic ref section is "compromised" in this sense). This wood looked different but I couldn't tell exactly why till I read through. I have an eye for sanding now but less so for oiling.

Even though not pristine, I would be happy to have it in my safe!
Is it my eyesight, or is the floorplate blank?

I saw this too, looks blank to me. Is this a well-known trend? Very cool.

 

[sprat]

yes blatant stock "cleaning" the picture under the stock note the "C" and Asterisk. I am not a K-98 wartime expert, on P-38's that is a reject proof,

there was a P-38 with that asterisk last month, the clown selling it, told folks it was a east german sunburst

 

[swjXE]

Don't get me wrong. Regardless of my observations, of which I would be more than happy to be incorrect. I think most collectors would be more than happy to own it. In regard to the deep pitting on the barrel. How does one clean such deep rust off without getting down to bare metal and having to match the grey phosphate color?

 

[flynaked]

The C and asterisk are lighter than the surrounding wood, I’m not sure what you mean by that.

 

[mrfarb]

I’m a wood Nazi, I’ll admit it. But a worn gun will never have a dry stock, it would look out of place. I could do a wood guide, but it’s very subjective and nuanced once you got past “untouched”. And besides, taking photos that actually show what wood looks like in real life is next to impossible. You have to see it in person.


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[jbmauser]

Tough crowd is right! I would love to own that one!

 

[sturmgrenadier]

Even though not pristine, I would be happy to have it in my safe!
Is it my eyesight, or is the floorplate blank?

I think I see a faint “byf” on the floorplate, maybe George can confirm.

 

[flynaked]

Don't get me wrong. Regardless of my observations, of which I would be more than happy to be incorrect. I think most collectors would be more than happy to own it. In regard to the deep pitting on the barrel. How does one clean such deep rust off without getting down to bare metal and having to match the grey phosphate color?

There are ways to do it

 

[joryfreeburg]

There are ways to do it

Whoa...Nice work.......hats off on that one Clay!

 

[sprat]

The C and asterisk are lighter than the surrounding wood, I’m not sure what you mean by that.

I'm asking if that is a reject proof IE. Reject stock. I'm asking a question

Not shooting this down,

 

[mb44kar]

I’m a wood Nazi, I’ll admit it. But a worn gun will never have a dry stock, it would look out of place. I could do a wood guide, but it’s very subjective and nuanced once you got past “untouched”. And besides, taking photos that actually show what wood looks like in real life is next to impossible. You have to see it in person.

I understand about seeing it in person for sure. I've always wondered if there could ever be a reference palette filled with patches of colors and different levels of shine that people could get from a single source, have in person, and compare to online pics to mentally balance out any weird discolorations. I use USPS boxes as background for this purpose when taking close pics of other guns. Eh, maybe less helpful than it sounds to me.

As a wood Nazi in training I know I'd appreciate any attempt at such a guide, no matter how nuanced (an unhealthy amount of the love of nuance is how I got here) or subjective. If not, gun shows and in-person auctions it is. In that case if I ever manage to see enough, I'll post a guide thread myself. I've been meaning to see and handle enough to post some observations about different stain and finishes from each factory.