A friend just got the mauser in the pictures in a pawn shop. He is not on the internet, so I am trying to help him answer some questions. First, what I know about the rifle. It is marked 1939 and 243 on the receiver. I know that means made in Berlin in 1939. The serial number on the receiver matches the barrel, bolt body, firing pin, floor plate, trigger group, barrel band, rear sight, etc, etc. I have looked it over and can't find a number that does not match and it has no import mark to boot. Even the sling looks nazi to me (2 letter code on the metal adjustment thing that I can't remember). The bore looks good so it should shoot OK if he decides to shoot it at all. Now for the down side. The stock is a little rough, mostly at the butt. Also bubba decided to scratch his initials into the stock under the bolt handle. Even with the shape the sock is in, I can just make out a little nazi eagle on the side of the butt. Also the slider on the rear sight is gone and there is no cleaning rod.
So now for the questions. He wants me to help him find the "slider" for the rear sight and a cleaning rod. Anyone know where to find them? Also, he paid around $715 for the rifle. Did he get taken or do OK? Last of all, leave the stock on it or try to find a replacement? Any suggestions would be appreciated.