A few small questions on Sturmgewehr

alvin · 09-10-2017, 07:00 AM

Peter Senich's book arrived. I read through it quickly. It's a good book, better than I expected. But, there are a few question on the gun unanswered.

Page 89. "Although production codes, acceptance stamps, and the weapon serial number were normally applied, bolts without manufacturer's markings (code) has been noted". On Page 90, pictures showing bolt with number "504". It's not a stamp, it's electro-pencil handwriting.

Q1: Is the bolt normally numbered this way, electro-pencil handwritting?

Page 98. "...buttstock.... The weapon serial number and acceptance markings were often stamped on the metal attachment as well as the wood"

Q2: So, the stock is normally numbered to the gun. Where is supposed to find that number on the wood on metal?

Q3: Besides receiver, bolt and stock, are there other numbered parts on this type?

Page 95. Rear sight leaf. On the B&W picture, it's hard to tell the sight leaf being blued, or it's white with patina..

Q4: Is the sight leaf surface supposed to be blued, or in white?

Thanks!

09-10-2017, 07:00 AM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	A few small questions on Sturmgewehr Peter Senich's book arrived. I read through it quickly. It's a good book, better than I expected. But, there are a few question on the gun unanswered. Page 89. "Although production codes, acceptance stamps, and the weapon serial number were normally applied, bolts without manufacturer's markings (code) has been noted". On Page 90, pictures showing bolt with number "504". It's not a stamp, it's electro-pencil handwriting. Q1: Is the bolt normally numbered this way, electro-pencil handwritting? Page 98. "...buttstock.... The weapon serial number and acceptance markings were often stamped on the metal attachment as well as the wood" Q2: So, the stock is normally numbered to the gun. Where is supposed to find that number on the wood on metal? Q3: Besides receiver, bolt and stock, are there other numbered parts on this type? Page 95. Rear sight leaf. On the B&W picture, it's hard to tell the sight leaf being blued, or it's white with patina.. Q4: Is the sight leaf surface supposed to be blued, or in white? Thanks!