dot 44 opinions

[tigerwitha88]

This one may come up for sale near me. The blue looks stunning although it immediately screams sanded stock. The owner denies any sanding. Looking for more experienced opinions.

 

[tigerwitha88]

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[mauser99]

metal finish is correct. deep dark blue and a plumb barrel. Stock is possibly stripped bleached ? I have seen dot stocks very light most all in this range are stained and sealed. If the price is right Id buy it.

 

[mauser99]

This one may come up for sale near me. The blue looks stunning although it immediately screams sanded stock. The owner denies any sanding. Looking for more experienced opinions.

looking @ photo # 3 from the left. Id say its probably orig. The sling well is dry and no signs of stain or any other issues.

 

[Dankrez28]

Honestly the stock looks good I like it

 

[tigerwitha88]

The wood is very slick to the touch, as you can see the 2 markings are very faint. Also one of the lock screws is not seated, probably not a big deal. Would this stock/handguard have serial # inside?

 

[Dankrez28]

The wood is very slick to the touch, as you can see the 2 markings are very faint. Also one of the lock screws is not seated, probably not a big deal. Would this stock/handguard have serial # inside?

Most likely not, Its marked Dot underneath so that means it was produced at Břunn or BRNO which is correct for the rifle.

 

[Jdt]

metal finish is correct. deep dark blue and a plumb barrel. Stock is possibly stripped bleached ? I have seen dot stocks very light most all in this range are stained and sealed. If the price is right Id buy it.

I agree, most likely a bleach stripping job from long ago.

 

[Dave Roberts]

Does the Stock have an eagle H proof ?? I believe it should have one if I am not mistaken .

 

[Mauserguy85]

Does the Stock have an eagle H proof ?? I believe it should have one if I am not mistaken .

Dave, looks like it does in IMG_6006.

 

[skearns]

Dave, looks like it does in IMG_6006.

It appears that same photo shows sanding marks

 

[bruce98k]

Stock has been bleached and cleaned - pretty obvious from my viewpoint.
Absolutely no patina except for the takedown disks.

B.

 

[tigerwitha88]

Thanks guys