Newly acquired 1938 S/42 barreled action Vet all numbers match bring back?

[MikeM13]

 

[MikeM13]

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The rear sight collar is the replacement I bought; however I would like to find one that matches. It was removed prior to me gaining ownership. I also have a replacement stock flat butt plate. Please advise if anyone knows where I could find a correct stock for the year if possible.

 

[PizzaBert]

The rear sight collar is the replacement I bought; however I would like to find one that matches. It was removed prior to me gaining ownership. I also have a replacement stock flat butt plate. Please advise if anyone knows where I could find a correct stock for the year if possible.

Maybe you’ll find some luck on the forum trader. If you keeps your eyes peeled, you may also get lucky on eBay.

 

[moconfed]

Flat BP walnut stock will be fine.
You do know that the barrel step has been turned down? Looks like a stalled sporter project.

 

[MikeM13]

No actually I didn't notice that, all the previous owner informed me was that it had been drilled for a Thomson peep sight. Kinda mad now! I assume there will be a gap in the stock now?

 

[Mike2994]

I sold this rifle… The step in the barrel is not turned down IMO. The rifle fit perfectly in a Mauser ‘37 stock with no gap. Here are higher resolution photos:


Several other rifles with the same size step on barrel from the forum:

Matching 42 1938

Here is a recent acquisition from gunbroker. This rifle is all matching down to the bandspring and screws, just missing the cleaning rod unfortunately. The blue is very nice as is the walnut stock. Looks to be a Luftwaffe rifle, though the acceptance mark took a ding at some point.

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1938 Code 42 K98k Serial # 5896s

Hello folks ………. :biggrin1: Ok Hambone, here's another one that if you thing passes muster, please feel free to stick it … :thumbsup: 1938 Code 42 K98k Serial # 5896s (Mfg by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N) (Click PIC to Enlarge) (Click PIC to Enlarge) (Click PIC to Enlarge) 1938 Code 42...

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[MikeM13]

If you are talking about where the front sight should be I removed that not but a week ago. I was just looking it over and nothing seems outta place other then that and no rear sight.

 

[MikeM13]

I sold this rifle… The step in the barrel is not turned down IMO. The rifle fit perfectly in a Mauser ‘37 stock with no gap. Here are higher resolution photos:
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Several other rifles with the same size step on barrel from the forum:

Matching 42 1938

Here is a recent acquisition from gunbroker. This rifle is all matching down to the bandspring and screws, just missing the cleaning rod unfortunately. The blue is very nice as is the walnut stock. Looks to be a Luftwaffe rifle, though the acceptance mark took a ding at some point.

www.k98kforum.com

1938 Code 42 K98k Serial # 5896s

Hello folks ………. :biggrin1: Ok Hambone, here's another one that if you thing passes muster, please feel free to stick it … :thumbsup: 1938 Code 42 K98k Serial # 5896s (Mfg by Mauser Werke AG, Oberndorf a/N) (Click PIC to Enlarge) (Click PIC to Enlarge) (Click PIC to Enlarge) 1938 Code 42...

www.k98kforum.com

Thanks man! I was worried for second.

 

[moconfed]

The step in the barrel that the rear sight sleeve butts up to has been turned down to a taper. Common thing to do back in the day

 

[moconfed]

Not the barrel shank right at the receiver. Next up. A rear sight base will go on, but there will be a pronounced groove visible.

 

[Mike2994]

I see what you mean now. Never noticed that in the time I owned it…

For the buyer, if you still have my email/phone number give me an email/text. If you don’t PM me on here and I’ll give you contact info so we can figure out how to rectify this.