How difficult is it to get a KAR 98 Stock?

[Aragorn243]

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]

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

[mmppres]

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

[Aragorn243]

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]

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]

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

[WarPig1976]

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

[henry r]

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

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

[browningautorifle]

Very, very nice. Finally...

[Aragorn243]

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 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.