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Posted: 7/27/2017 12:56:20 AM EDT
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Opinions....
I acquired a KAR88 years ago that has an apparent "duffel bag cut" at the wrist. Another stock was fixed to the original at this point by screwing two metal plates to the sides of the stock and leather was glued over said plates around the grip area. The forend of the stock was sporterized and cut-down. I do not have the "needle in the haystack" parts that were the muzzle cap and the forward barrel band. I've given up on finding these "needle in the haystack" parts and I'm considering buying a duplicate stock to mount the barreled action and sporterizing it into a mannlicher style hunting carbine to use with light loads on deer. The metal on this carbine is near perfect, sans it has been re-blued as the receiver is now blued as well and not in the white as the originals were... So.... Dumb idea? What would you do with it? |
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parts seem non existent for these things. Almost impossible to find parts for, unless you luck into it... Your choices are either hold on to it for possible future restoration if your lucky, or parts it out, or seel it whole for parts.... Unfortunately... I have a Kar 88, that's pretty much perfect, except some bubba out there carved out the stock cut out for the sling frog, and stuck in a solid rectangle of walnut.... 
I was able to repair it somewhat and make it look presentable, but it bothers me none the less.... Attached File Attached File But its such an awesome little rifle, so cool looking, and double Chevaleguer (sp) Light Cavalry marked... Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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They are much like ricking horse shit, hens teeth, or unicorn horns.... Almost impossible to find parts for, unless you luck into it... Your choices are either hold on to it for possible future restoration if your lucky, or parts it out, or seel it whole for parts.... Unfortunately... I have a Kar 88, that's pretty much perfect, except some bubba out there carved out the stock cut out for the sling frog, and stuck in a solid rectangle of walnut....
I was able to repair it somewhat and make it look presentable, but it bothers me none the less.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374866/DSC03897-269980.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374866/DSC03967-269982.JPG But its such an awesome little rifle, so cool looking, and double Chevaleguer (sp) Light Cavalry marked... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374866/DSC03885-269983.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374866/DSC03887-269984.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374866/DSC03904-269985.JPG |
| Excellent example! They are unique in their own end. It is something to hold in your hands and realize that unlike all the other WW1 long arms, there is no bayonet lug and for good reason. The men that carried these short little carbines were on horseback and carried swords instead! Same reason for the "butterknife" bolt shape..... |
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