Twiddling thumbs. Mailman assures me it is on the truck. It is in the town, I know that much. 5:45, post office closed 45 minutes ago. Trucks do still deliver after closing. Wishing it was UPS.
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Twiddling thumbs. Mailman assures me it is on the truck. It is in the town, I know that much. 5:45, post office closed 45 minutes ago. Trucks do still deliver after closing. Wishing it was UPS.
USPS vs Santa in the brown truck.
Waiting on the government.
Story of my life. Alas government paperwork = job security.
they took it back to post office just so you would get worked up.:D:D
The Eagle has landed. No real surprises other than it's a lot dirtier than it looks in the photos. I have it all together, discovered I'm missing one part, the little metal ring that holds the handguard in place next to the receiver. I plan on cleaning it up tonight, maybe photos tomorrow. Has a little bit of paint spatter on butt. Not planning to do much to it other than wiping with oil. Has three lines scratched in it. Never had a rifle with those on it before. Not sure I want to speculate. Just the stock anyway, not the rifle.
It cleaned up faster than expected.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...pbfthffe-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...hexmchey-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...mqtm3wyf-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...r55ivcmr-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...abil9fup-1.jpg
These two photos show what could possibly be a small piece of shrapnel, it's embedded pretty good. Almost pulled it out and had second thoughts. I initially thought it was a letter A stamped into the wood, then I saw the shine of the metal.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...xg6tncmy-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...gugz3ntj-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...uo5la3n9-1.jpg
Cartouche in the handguard.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...qcjpwbxm-1.jpg
The three lines on top of a horizontal line.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...vxbpzasu-1.jpg
Three stock cartouches.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...hqn9vgtn-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...fosrcsls-1.jpg
Has strong tiger striping all over, I like it. Lots of character also.
Outstanding. I will remember this one next time I see a shelter pet.
Mein Gott that Walnut figure,,,Mmm,Mmm...
I think i'm in love. that is beautiful.
the resurrection was definitely worth the time, effort and $.
Very, very nice. Finally...
After all this was completed, I'm left with the following items if anyone is interested. I'll sell them for what I paid for them. PM me.
Sporterized stock with recoil lug
Hinged front band, no screw
Rear band, no screw
Stacking rod nut
Floorplate, with spring and lifter- Not German marked
Trigger guard
Butt plate with screws
I still need the handguard retaining ring if that is what it is called. I can't find many listings for them, wondering if another rifles ring would work.