interesting duffle-cut fix

[bampa]

I bought this at a show for a good price recently. I've never seen a duffle-cut fix like it before, so I thought I would share. Of course it's a shame that someone would employ such a glaring fix, and I know it likely affects value a great deal. At least it's really stable!

The rifle is a non-import-marked byf 42 that is all matching and correct, except the bolt is a mismatch. The bolt parts, however, do match themselves. The rifle has an original rod and came with a very nice sling that is stamped dkk 44. The bore is very good -- it's a little dark, but should clean up well.

The stock has a thin coat of old varnish on it. Any ideas on how to take that off without harming the original finish?

Thanks in advance for any replies....

 

[ebeeby]

GAH !

Course when that was done, no one thought twice about it....

 

[History]

I like it. That is its true history . Ive seen all matching that aren't as righteous as this one.

 

[John Strunk]

I like it. That is its true history . Ive seen all matching that aren't as righteous as this one.

I totally agree, and I'm willing to bet this repair was the work of the guy who brought this home.

 

[GunKraut]

Not pretty but very unique and functional. I see historical value in it and would leave it alone.

 

[bampa]

Not pretty but very unique and functional. I see historical value in it and would leave it alone.

I agree that it is part of the rifle's history and thus has some historical value. I don't plan to mess with the duffle-cut repair. I just thought I would try to remove the thin coat of varnish....