US1945 Senior Member Jan 18, 2025 #1 The other day I sorted out my K98 k barrel bands and found a worn e/26 barrel band that is damaged. Could this have been caused by for example a bullet or shrapnel?
The other day I sorted out my K98 k barrel bands and found a worn e/26 barrel band that is damaged. Could this have been caused by for example a bullet or shrapnel?
Embalmer Well-known member Jan 18, 2025 #2 Looks like bad welding. Was the sling swivel look detached? Edit: didn't see other pics... Does look like high velocity hit
Looks like bad welding. Was the sling swivel look detached? Edit: didn't see other pics... Does look like high velocity hit
US1945 Senior Member Jan 18, 2025 #3 I believe that the metal was pushed in the wood also. They simply filed/grinded the inside of the band and reused it.
I believe that the metal was pushed in the wood also. They simply filed/grinded the inside of the band and reused it.
