Need advice on K98k Mauser

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The rifle may not have been "sporterized" as we know and might think.

It might be a vet bringback duffle cut on the stock at the front sling band. The cut piece and metal was lost or never attempted to be repaired.

There are many duffle cut K98's that were sawed at the sling band.

If it were a duffle cut, would the cut not generally be UNDER the band?

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