1916 Kar 98a, need help restoring stock

[sfk20]

I have a matching Kar 98a with a non matching stock that is missing the two wood pieces that cover the top of the barrel. I'll try to upload photos of my actual rifle later today, but I've attached the photo below to highlight which pieces I'm missing.

Does anyone have advice on where I could get these pieces reproduced? Of course I'd prefer to find original parts, but I doubt I could find such specific pieces. Would it be easier to find a complete stock and replace the one I have? Weapons aren't my specialty, so any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

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[swjXE]

Fox-Military.com

[sfk20]

Thanks swjXE! Here’s the rifle in question, but I’m pretty sure fox military should work fine.

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[sfk20]

Just wanted to add a post script to this thread, Leszek at fox-military actually had an original k98a handguard in his inventory and it arrived in the mail today. After a little cleaning and sanding I was able to fit it nicely. The color is slightly off so I may re-stain it (the current stain is recent), if anyone has suggestions on how best to get the colors to match let me know.

thanks again to swjXE as well as Leszek Foks

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[sfk20]

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Looks like the forum is being glitchy, didn’t mean to post three times...

[Alan Smith]

Looks nice - thanks for the update.

[swjXE]

Looks like the forum is being glitchy, didn’t mean to post three times...

Please realize that even on originals the color doesn't always match perfectly, I've even seen original walnut stocks with beech handguards and vice versa.
Honestly, sometimes a little bit of color contrast is desirable to collectors.
I applaud you for taking the time and expense to restore this fine rifle!

[sfk20]

Please realize that even on originals the color doesn't always match perfectly, I've even seen original walnut stocks with beech handguards and vice versa.
Honestly, sometimes a little bit of color contrast is desirable to collectors.
I applaud you for taking the time and expense to restore this fine rifle!

Good to know, I wasn't determined to re-stain it so with that info I'll leave it as is. Glad you like the way it turned out. I found this rifle at a Pennsylvania yard sale way back in 2009. It had been sporterized sometime before the 1950's and it took me about a year to find the stock. But that handguard has been eluding me until this summer!

[HAF]

nice to see a happy end ,looks great now .congrats by the way can you post reciver photo ,couriose abaut the maker of this one -thanks

[sfk20]

by the way can you post reciver photo ,couriose abaut the maker of this one -thanks

No problem

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[swjXE]

Ah, beautiful! The original rust bluing.

[HAF]

No problem

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thank you super rifle you has here

[dasboot2011]

You did a good job restoring it! I picked up a 1915 Erfurt last week that I’m thinking about doing the same with.