Purchased from on-line auction simply because it was intriguing. What appears to be a simple rework of a war-time K98k exhibits markings which appear to suggest it was given a new barrel in the east, and according to the seller, in late 1952. The barrel markings have me scratching my head. Final product evidently sold by Hege. Walther banner trademark might be an example of the use of trademarks from companies which had moved west at this time, rather than indicative of Walther having had an actual hand in it after their move to Ulm? Circled hammer mark suggest DDR, and small mark at receiver edge looks like circled Z for Brno? Barrel appears to have had previous serial number X-ed out and renumbered when mated to this receiver. Curious as to its history and anxious to receive it to disassemble for further inspection. Possibly rebuilt for police or ? other government use originally? Any ideas/suggestions?
Steve
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Steve
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