[Schupo]

Thanks Wilhelm. Interesting information on your K43 markings. The Kar98 that I mention also has a new matching serial number applied to the stock and the buttplate like yours. All the original stamps and numbers remain on my carbine except for the firing proofs which have been dimpled and the new Nitro proofs placed next to them showing the test firing. The bolt is also Nitro proofed but this was overstamped the original eagle on the top of the bolt handle. No Russian "X" on mine and I suspect they never had their hands on it. The magazine well next to the floorplate has two Xed out serial numbers with the new matching one stamped next to them, so two refurbishings for this one too.