How difficult is it to get a KAR 98 Stock?

**Aragorn243** · 07-25-2016 05:46 PM

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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**HOOKED ON HISTORY** · 07-25-2016 06:58 PM

USPS vs Santa in the brown truck.
Waiting on the government.
Story of my life. Alas government paperwork = job security.

**mmppres** · 07-25-2016 07:05 PM

they took it back to post office just so you would get worked up.

**Aragorn243** · 07-25-2016 07:06 PM

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.

**Aragorn243** · 07-25-2016 08:03 PM

It cleaned up faster than expected.

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.

Cartouche in the handguard.

The three lines on top of a horizontal line.

Three stock cartouches.

Has strong tiger striping all over, I like it. Lots of character also.

**HOOKED ON HISTORY** · 07-25-2016 08:37 PM

Outstanding. I will remember this one next time I see a shelter pet.

**WarPig1976** · 07-25-2016 10:01 PM

Mein Gott that Walnut figure,,,Mmm,Mmm...

**henry r** · 07-25-2016 11:39 PM

I think i'm in love. that is beautiful.

the resurrection was definitely worth the time, effort and $.

**browningautorifle** · 07-25-2016 11:49 PM

Very, very nice. Finally...

**Aragorn243** · 07-26-2016 07:53 AM

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 icon

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.

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