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Chronicled in pictures is the restoration of another example of the Gewehr 43. The build begins with a relic barrel rod and receiver obtained for 60 euros. It is missing many parts but the metal is in basically sound condition. There are some serial numbers and waffenamt marks visible but the maker mark in not. By rights this should be a Walther (AC44) example.
The reproduction stock fits well with the metal parts although the maker has omitted to cut a channel for the front bands spring. This has to be cut out later.
Thirdly a front band has been sourced from Austria and fitted onto the end of the woodwork, a butt stock plate has been also added - this is actually a K98 one until the G43 example with bolt cleaner door can be sourced. A 10 round relic box magazine is also fitted.
Lastly a restored foresight is fitted along with the trigger guard and trigger mechanism. There are still some internal pieces to be sourced but this is only a display example and so we think it is an excellent job. A real G43 for far less than a modern fantasy example.
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