Desportizing a G.33/40 (need parts)

[Camron]

I have recently acquired a sportized G.33/40, and I am desportizing it. Thank goodness the action is non-molested and has the original barrel and sights. I performed all the basic safety checks, headspaced, and shot the rifle. Sadly, it doesn't have an original bolt with the hollow knob. I already bought almost everything except for the proper bolt. If anyone has G.33/40 bolt for trade or sale, please let me know. The only non-original parts I bought were a repro hood and a 10" kar98k rod from Sarco to complete the look. I plan to refinish the metal and possibly the wood, but I would like to know what your guys thoughts on that. I took a photo of every marking I saw. If you need better photos or I missed something, I will be glad to fix it. I would love to hear all your guys' thoughts and any info on the rifle you're willing to share.


- Camron

MSC gunsmithing graduate

as I bought it


the exposed top metal

Photos from muzzle to butt, this was a light stamp on the right side of barrel

Left side an "R" and "8" stamped


Next 4 photos are the stampings around the barrel

 

[runner]

I don’t see any attached photos with your post. But unless the original finish on the metal and wood are already modified in some way, I would be very hesitant to refinish them.
Others will chime in if you are able to attach photos.

 

[Camron]

I don’t see any attached photos with your post. But unless the original finish on the metal and wood are already modified in some way, I would be very hesitant to refinish them.
Others will chime in if you are able to attach photos.

Please excuse me, I uploaded the files to the wrong spot. I will upload them later tonight. Thank you for letting me know.

 

[Camron]

I have recently acquired a sportized G.33/40, and I am desportizing it. Thank goodness the action is non-molested and has the original barrel and sights. I performed all the basic safety checks, headspaced, and shot the rifle. Sadly, it doesn't have an original bolt with the hollow knob. I already bought almost everything except the rear band and will possibly trade or buy a proper bolt. If anyone has G.33/40 rear barrel band for sale repro or not, please let me know. The only non-original parts I bought were a repro hood and a 10" kar98k rod from Sarco to complete the look. I plan to refinish the metal and possibly the wood, but I would like to know what thoughts on how to clean up the stock and if it's worth my time to refinish the metal. I took a photo of every marking I saw. If you need better photos or I missed something, I will be glad to fix it. I would love to hear all your guys' thoughts and any info on the rifle you're willing to share.


- Camron

MSC gunsmithing graduate

I have recently acquired a sportized G.33/40, and I am desportizing it. Thank goodness the action is non-molested and has the original barrel and sights. I performed all the basic safety checks, headspaced, and shot the rifle. Sadly, it doesn't have an original bolt with the hollow knob. I already bought almost everything except the rear band and will possibly trade or buy a proper bolt. If anyone has G.33/40 rear barrel band for sale repro or not, please let me know. The only non-original parts I bought were a repro hood and a 10" kar98k rod from Sarco to complete the look. I plan to refinish the metal and possibly the wood, but I would like to know what thoughts on how to clean up the stock and if it's worth my time to refinish the metal. I took a photo of every marking I saw. If you need better photos or I missed something, I will be glad to fix it. I would love to hear all your guys' thoughts and any info on the rifle you're willing to share.


- Camron

MSC gunsmithing graduate

as I bought it
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the exposed top metal
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Photos from muzzle to butt, this was a light stamp on the right side of barrel
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Left side an "R" and "8" stamped
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Next 4 photos are the stampings around the barrel View attachment 351422

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Stamping on the reciever

 

[Camron]

Stamping on the reciever

This looks to be "367" with a "C" below it