Seller claims ORIGINAL stock!

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Adding to Jerry's points, on this example, they drilled the four holes where they roughly thought they should go, but then neglected to add the single hole that holds the leather strap at the stock wrist!! There is no evidence that any leather was held snug to the wood at this point, nor any indentations, which the metal washers would have left.

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

Darius.Original German Artillery and Navy Stocks were made of a European walnut. You need to know what it looks like.
The iron is cast. Originals were machined. Subtle differences but it's all in the details you need to recognize.
Hole placement..Original German stocks had 4 holes placed correctly for the top closure and attachment stock strap. Anytime you see them placed as funky as these are you know something isn't right.
The shape of the wood..this wood is incorrectly shaped. Subtle but you can see it. There are a half dozen other little tells but once you get a good look at an original stock in your hands..they will pop out like a herpes sore on your date.