44 BYF K98 find.

[Wartime Collectables]

That rifle is crying for some oil

Cleaning nicely!

[Wartime Collectables]

I don't mean to be picky, but my father sent home a byf 44 and the stock was junk. So I am wondering if the stock is serial numbered to the gun as it looks to nice (my Dad's was mint out of the box and the late war stock didn't look like yours)

From the source it's doubtful that any modifications have been made but the comment is appreciated! As I mentioned, I'm a WWII firearm rookie... where else would I find a number on the stock? thanks for the input!!!

[rajko84]

Cleaning nicely!

Nice

[bodes]

From the source it's doubtful that any modifications have been made but the comment is appreciated! As I mentioned, I'm a WWII firearm rookie... where else would I find a number on the stock? thanks for the input!!!

You would have to take the action out of the stock.....The serial number will be found (if applicable) in the barrel groove and under the hand guard.....The stock has a Mauser WaA (135) acceptance proof which is a very good sign that it is original to the piece.....Bodes

[wehl]

You would have to take the action out of the stock.....The serial number will be found (if applicable) in the barrel groove and under the hand guard.....The stock has a Mauser WaA (135) acceptance proof which is a very good sign that it is original to the piece.....Bodes

well my advice is not to do that,as its looks like it was never taken apart since war ends.

[Johnny Peppers]

The rifle looks like it was stored for years in a place with large temperature swings, causing condensation and rust. It won't hurt the rifle to carefully disassemble it to be sure no rust is hidden under the wood.

[bodes]

The rifle looks like it was stored for years in a place with large temperature swings, causing condensation and rust. It won't hurt the rifle to carefully disassemble it to be sure no rust is hidden under the wood.

Sound advise.....Careful disassembly is the key....Take time loosening screws, as not to bunger them up....And careful with the handguard, as these can be delicate and break with minimal amount of pressure if one is not careful....Bodes

[xwarp]

I've got a 44 byf "bring back" that is serial 38485k. Almost 1900 rifles earlier than yours, which would make for the 2nd rifle i've seen to be so close in serial number to mine.

[Wartime Collectables]

well my advice is not to do that,as its looks like it was never taken apart since war ends.

Might do some minor disassembly but I'm comfortable this one has been together all it's life and I'm no gunsmith. Will take wehl's advice and anything I do will be with great care! Thanks for all the help with this piece! I have a number of Civil War weapons but this is the only 'modern' firearm I have. Just such an iconic piece of WWII.

[Crusader17]

Wonderful piece. Congratulations!

[merdock]

Hi,
Still think you should jump on a plane and bring it to me you'd get more off me than in the usa

[Wartime Collectables]

Hi,
Still think you should jump on a plane and bring it to me you'd get more off me than in the usa

I NEED TO EMAIL YOU MY ADDRESS TO SEND THE TICKET!

[xwarp]

Here are some pictures of mine:







Interior of the barrel channel:

[Carlos Quintana]

under the waffen amt on the stock is that an h or an m, if its an m you have a rare kriegsmarine k98.

[Carlos Quintana]

See where i mean to look.