bcd stock question

Brian Kowalski

Brian Kowalski

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Been looking at a bcd G43 recently here, "a" block.

I know it is not that unusual to see other G43 manufacturers parts on a bcd G43. The example I am looking at has a WaA359 on the wrist of the stock, in addition to all of the typical bcd markings on that stock. One assumes that Walther maybe was assisting in the inspection process early on for bcd? Although, Walther stocks are clearly different than the bcd stocks.

I have not seen that many bcd G43 to get any reliable data. Typically, from what few I have observed, there is no proof there.

Any help is appreciated.


Brian
 
My guess

Brian Kowalski said:
Been looking at a bcd G43 recently here, "a" block.

I know it is not that unusual to see other G43 manufacturers parts on a bcd G43. The example I am looking at has a WaA359 on the wrist of the stock, in addition to all of the typical bcd markings on that stock. One assumes that Walther maybe was assisting in the inspection process early on for bcd? Although, Walther stocks are clearly different than the bcd stocks.

I have not seen that many bcd G43 to get any reliable data. Typically, from what few I have observed, there is no proof there.

Any help is appreciated.


Brian
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I think the Walther stocks are finished with the 359 on the wrist first and have the side proofs added later...my guess an early parts transfer. They did it with other parts why not the stock.
 
Agree and is most likely the case. A bcd stock differs a fair amount from any typical Walther stock I have seen though.

What was the wrist proof an inspection for?
 
Okay, I know this is an old thread. I was researching bcd rifles and came across it and I "think" I have an answer. The wrist stamp....wasn't it a proof for when the stock was fitted to the actual rifle, showing that that step or process has been accepted?

Also, one thing on bcd stocks. They do appear reddish is hue, not ALL, but most. They are really neat to study.
 
Tiger 2 Tank said:
Okay, I know this is an old thread. I was researching bcd rifles and came across it and I "think" I have an answer. The wrist stamp....wasn't it a proof for when the stock was fitted to the actual rifle, showing that that step or process has been accepted?

Also, one thing on bcd stocks. They do appear reddish is hue, not ALL, but most. They are really neat to study.
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My understanding is that Walther applied the wrist proof when the receiver was mated to the stock. The proof on left side of the stock bet. Sling hole and butt plate is a final proof. I would be concerned about it. The problem is there could be an legit reason, but like so many variables that comes up you will probably never know for sure, and the question is will it always bother you?
 
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