![]() I had to again use some penetrating solvent (PB Blaster this time) and them whack the receiver out from below. Once the screws were out, getting the stock off was a little difficult. I had to soak them with penetrating oil and then use a drill press to back them out. Getting the rusted screws out has been the worst task so far. Here's a few pictures of before restoring: On the other hand, many of them have new Czech barrels in great condition, and additionally, these rifles have never been to Turkey, so they are devoid of the Turkish markings. Some people have referred to these old rifles as "tomato stakes". The bad news on that is the humidity and improper storage techniques have not been kind to these rifles. You see, these have been in storage in Equador for who knows how long. When the truck arrived, I was greeted by the sight of the gnarliest bunch of wood and rust I had ever seen. Knowing that given a good barrel with passing headspace, I could shoot commercial ammo in one of these rifles. The guys over at have a lot of tips and pointers on restoring and shooting these old war relics. I bought six, hoping to get a few wall hangers and one shooter. I bought a few of those Centerfire Systems GEW 88 rifles as a fun project.
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