I just compled taking the gun apart and its the original the stock and hand guard.
I took some more pictures of the stock and proof marks on the barrel and action.
What I really need is the proper bayonet lug for the old Gew 98. As you can see the difference in the stocks and the example of the bayonet lug. I could alter the wood to take the newer lug but I prefer to keep it as it was first manufactured.
I like this gun because of the inique repair and wonder where it has travelled in the past 110 years.