1. 7x57R
2. Is it OK to shoot modern 2-3/4" 16 gauge shot shells? Not until you get the chambers measured as you have not shown
the shotgun barrel proof marks yet. I would shoot
2 1/2 inch ammo, either RST or reloads.
But is this risky? Well pressures will go up if you have a short
chamber. Some say yes, some say no risk. but for a couple of $
why bother??

3. Gun apprears original, rifle barrel not rechambered
Shotgun chamber needs measuring

4. Factory original as far as the gun goes. Scope has been added.

5. Scope is era correct and FANTASTIC. Scope not done at the gun factory but may have been added by dealer BEFORE original purchase.
http://corporate.zeiss.com/history/en_de/technical-milestones/riflescopes.html

6. http://gk43forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8758
This is as close as I can get you to a manual
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-German-G43-Z...24#ht_253wt_902

GREAT gun, bring it to Amarillo and we will shoot it with my
Drilling smile

Mike



Last edited by skeettx; 05/03/13 09:18 PM.
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