Help with 4mm Anschutz Rifle

[RobertE]

Gents, these two little rifles just came to me from an estate auction. The .22 looks like a fairly standard model, but the 4mm seems like a more obscure piece and unfortunately is the one I need help with.

Somewhere along the line, a late war 98K front barrel band got put on the end. Does anyone know where I can find an original replacement band for the 4mm?

I'd appreciate the hel p -s/f Robert

[RobertE]

Here's the one I need help with -

[RobertE]

Smaller bore than a .22, with a strange barrel shroud to increase the exterior size.

[RobertE]

barrel markings -

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The offending piece -

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Neat little VERY shortrange sights -

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Other rifle has standard markings -

[RobertE]

Any suggestions are appreciated!

[Gary Cain]

Hi Robert,

I rarely say never, but in this case I am probably correct in saying that you'll search a looooong time and probably never come up with a authentic replacement. I suggest you get the dimensions and contract with a good gunsmith to make you a new one.

Beautiful rifles BTW!

Cheers
Gary

[RobertE]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the comment; I'll have to have some patience for certain. I guess since the late war front band fits, I can just find and early h-band type and put it on as a place holder.

The pin mount hole aligns with a standard 98k type, so I can go with that for now - at least it's German and not from Bubba's machine shop!

s/f Robert

[dag001]

Nice rifles Robert. As Gary mentioned, parts for these little rifles are hard to come by. Your best bet is probably to look for a rough JGA Wehrsportskarabiner, swap the bands and resell it. Make sure you are buying a Wehrsportskarabiner and not a Wehrmanngewehr. They're both made by JG Anschutz, but the bands won't interchange.

p.s. I'll watch for your front band if you'll watch for the Mauser .22 DSM-34 bolt I need....

[RobertE]

Sounds like an option, thanks Denny. I'll keep an eye out for your bolt! s/f Robert

[JoeW]

Robert, I don't know if it is a barrel shroud or considered counter-boring. My JGA 4mm has the 4mm barrel a way back from the false muzzle that was designed for the rifle to look like other trainers/K98s?

I wonder if the 4mm required the shorter barrel length because of the propellant? I don't know if a 4mm would clear a full length rifled barrel.

If you want, I can photograph my JGA front barrel band and send you a pic. If you wish, PM me your email.

[RobertE]

Joe,

My barrel is the same as yours, which I believe is standard for these type rifles. The outside diameter looks comparable to a regular 98k, and based on how the late war band fits, the dimensions for this band are very close to the Anschutz trainers.

Pls do send a pic of the barrel band though! PM sent - s/f Robert