Novice looking for information on an interesting rifle brought back from WWII German armory

I'd rather have the original stock jointed than to wait for another full length stock as replacement. The barrel channel of your rifle still has the matching numbers on the inside, hence you'd otherwise replace it with a mismatching part. I don't think you can loose much if you add the butt stock. The biggest loss would be possibly a bit more wood from the rear of your stock, to have a perfect straight cut to join the two pieces. And if that is all, well then I'd go for it.
 
Absolut said:
I'd rather have the original stock jointed than to wait for another full length stock as replacement. The barrel channel of your rifle still has the matching numbers on the inside, hence you'd otherwise replace it with a mismatching part. I don't think you can loose much if you add the butt stock. The biggest loss would be possibly a bit more wood from the rear of your stock, to have a perfect straight cut to join the two pieces. And if that is all, well then I'd go for it.
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I agree and that is the plan. I do not want to alter anything on the original if possible. I have seen videos of Mark Novak, JK Gun Restoration and Backyard Ballistics and others doing some incredible restorations so I know it can be done.
 
biggymu said:
As rare as your rifle is, the chance of finding almost all the parts to complete it in one place is remarkable. The stars my not align again. Especially a spare stock. Have it professionally completed. Good luck.
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Thanks for the response. I have sent out feelers to a couple of real artisans when it comes to antique gun restorations and I'm waiting for a response.
 
Be sure when "cleaning" to do really nothing to it besides remove the rust. No polishing or sanding the stock or steel wool or rebluing the metal.
 
That's a very cool G 12/34. Glad I'm not the only one who found one lately! Hopefully, the restoration goes well! I need to determine what the matching sling and bayonet are for mine unless they're lost to time.
 
Patton said:
I agree and that is the plan. I do not want to alter anything on the original if possible. I have seen videos of Mark Novak, JK Gun Restoration and Backyard Ballistics and others doing some incredible restorations so I know it can be done.
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You just need to get some oil on that metal. Rubbing off the active rust with 0000 bronze wool and any good gun oil is all that it needs.
 
Justinian said:
That's a very cool G 12/34. Glad I'm not the only one who found one lately! Hopefully, the restoration goes well! I need to determine what the matching sling and bayonet are for mine unless they're lost to time.
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Thanks. I thought you would enjoy the find and the fact that the serial number was low. You are a true aficionado. Good luck on the sling and bayonet.


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