Is this a walnut-stock?

[Jupp]

Hi all,

I wonder, if you experts can find out by the pics, if this is a walnut-stock or not?
I have a Kriegsmodell byf-1945, barrel code D1080.
The stock is not marked at all.

Thx for your help!

Jupp

 

[met]

Yes it is walnut. You probably know but the butt stock sling bar marks it as a post war assembled rifle - by the French at the occupied Mauser Obernforf factory.

Nice looking rifle.

Best regards
Marty

 

[vaughn99]

Hello,

stock is Beech I believe by the grain present.

later
vaughn

 

[RH Scott]

I agree, beech wool. This pix shows the flecks typical of beech, although a dark one.

 

[Jupp]

I agree, beech wool. This pix shows the flecks typical of beech, although a dark one.

It is exciting, whenever I ask from which wood the stock is made of, 50% say it' s walnut, while the other half says it is beech...
Maybe more pictures help to get certainty. Here is the link to my original request in the same forum.

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread....ied-proof-mark

You will find 20 pics in total, a variety shows details of the wood.
If you need better ones, just let me know.

Thx!
Jupp

 

[mike radford]

It is beech.

 

[Jupp]

It is beech.

Ok, this sounds convincing.
Can you determine, if it is a solid beech-stock or if it is laminated? (Maybe the sling-cut gives a hint?)

 

[jack944]

beech

Ok, this sounds convincing.
Can you determine, if it is a solid beech-stock or if it is laminated? (Maybe the sling-cut gives a hint?)

solid beech