Erich -

That rifle was also used by the gebirgsjaeger as well as the fallschirmjaeger. Straight, unturned bolt. The side plate, as you might well know, was placed there so the gebirgsjaeger wouldn't scuff up the stock with their mountain boots.

These were remanufactured from Polish mausers, had their stocks and barrels reconfigured. You may or may not know that these rifles were no longer issued after early 1942.

Very desirable rifle to obtain, especially if one is a gebirgsjaeger or fallschirmjaeger collector. The last one I saw was one a friend of mine purchased one at a militaria show in Portland, Oregon for $900, and even that was deemed to be a deal, figuring that most start at $1,200 around here provided they are in any kind of good condition.

One question though, your four digit number 7---, is that stamped on the stock, or on the receiver, etc.?

Thank you for the kind words.

Bill

[ 28. June 2003, 08:33 PM: Message edited by: Bill Smith ]