Quote Originally Posted by Badger View Post
I do think it's been sanded rather heavily before the shellac was applied, at least that's what the shallowness of the wood stamps seem to show...

Do have a really good close up of the top of the bolt and the serial number "1973" stamped on it?

Also, if I read the writeup on your wood markings correctly, there is no serial number stamped inside the hand guard or stock?

Here's a link to a small photo album I have of my BYF 1945 example...

1945 byf K98k Mauser - Badgers Photo Gallery

Regards,
Doug
Hey Doug,
If you click on my pictures they will enlarge, and also can go here to view them: after shellac removed: http://imgur.com/a/uSoTK#10
and also here: http://imgur.com/a/WVScF#5

Your byf is certainly nice rifle and I appreciate you sharing the link
From I have learned thus far, the stock is correct for byf and seems rifle is an early-late war BYF 45.
The inside of the stock shows no signs of sanding and does not show any numbers that I can see
which I been told is correct also. Inside the stock is weak waf and a inverted " V " symbol.

Thanks for your input on this ....