It looks pretty good like it is, why not leave it?Information
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Regards, Jim
First, I want to determine how and why it was done. Patrick offers some good suggestions. This was certainly done in a professional machine shop.
Second, if it was not a military mod, then it's not correct for the rifle, and the value is reduced, and it should be fixed as well as possible.
If it turns out it was an armorer repair, or likely to be, then of course it should be retained that way.
"Looks good" is the death of so many artifacts--people who incorrectly polish swords, clean coins, chrome plate Mausers, etc.
I haven't had one in hand before, so I'm wondering if that baseplate is original. If so, Patrick's hypothesis gains additional weight. If it was fabricated from Mauser parts, we still don't know. I've got a query in with a Danishcollector who may have additional insight.
And of course, I would try to keep the modded parts as well, since one way or another they're beautifully done examples of gunsmithing.
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Yes, but it's only "part of history" if it's not Bubba.
First I need to figure out what and why. Then decide how to proceed.
It is not correct. That's why I was asking.
So, in return, if you don't actually know anything about this weapon, please don't pretend you do.
Thanks for coming by.
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It's supposed to look like this, for those who haven't seen one. Which is most people.
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That's where you'd be wrong, and arrogance goes short here. Correct doesn't mean factory either...I believe it was done by the men back then. Anyway, we'll be watching you try to prove something that's impossible to prove either way. You'll end up with what YOU want to believe.
Had the gun been in Canadait well could have been changed to comply short mag capacity. But it isn't.
Regards, Jim