luftwaffe stock on gb

John Sabato · 05-01-2008, 10:53 AM

Mauro,

Have you uncovered any documentation about the time of manufacture for these types of stocks?

Has there been any documentation about Luftwaffe use?

This is strictly conjecture on my part, but IMHO, I believe that these stocks were produced sometime between 1970 and 1980 based on the methods of construction. While the technology existed in the 1940's for spot-welds, this construction, especially the stock attachment and lever, and the screws do not look like 1940's vintage. I have never seen a 1940's German produced weapon or stock that used screws like the ones in this stock... from the poor focus photos, they appear to be either phillips "X" screws, or combination hex and slotted screws... this is not typical of German military engineering of the time...

If you have any research, I would be grateful if you could share it with the forum.

It is my belief that these stocks were produced as an aftermarket accessory, and possibly for use with reproduction non-gun display Lugers of the time.

05-01-2008, 10:53 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Mauro, Have you uncovered any documentation about the time of manufacture for these types of stocks? Has there been any documentation about Luftwaffe use? This is strictly conjecture on my part, but IMHO, I believe that these stocks were produced sometime between 1970 and 1980 based on the methods of construction. While the technology existed in the 1940's for spot-welds, this construction, especially the stock attachment and lever, and the screws do not look like 1940's vintage. I have never seen a 1940's German produced weapon or stock that used screws like the ones in this stock... from the poor focus photos, they appear to be either phillips "X" screws, or combination hex and slotted screws... this is not typical of German military engineering of the time... If you have any research, I would be grateful if you could share it with the forum. It is my belief that these stocks were produced as an aftermarket accessory, and possibly for use with reproduction non-gun display Lugers of the time. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*