G33/40 3 part stock

[Thomas]

Hello,

I'm looking for information on the 3 part stock variant used on G33/40. Does anyone have information why this was done and during which period/years?

Thanks
Thomas

[26Intrepid]

The G33/40 has always been a favorite to collectors, probably because of the low production amount.

I’ve never heard of a 3 piece stock in the G33/40... only hardwood or laminate, as far as I know, are the only options. The rear joint looks to be a decent repair. The forward repair appears to be (maybe) a duffle cut? The forward repair looks good... hopefully pins were added for strength.

Only my two cents... look forward to other comments.

[MG42UK]

Hi Thomas - my G33/40 also has a repair to the stock at the front end. This would be a field or post-war repair not from the factory.

Pic of mine below....

[MG42UK]

That being said... looking at the pic, your repair at the front seems identical to mine (but I do not have the butt stock repair).

Interesting, does anyone else have any thoughts on this?

[Thomas]

Thanks for info. I found the pictures from my first post on google. I just bought a G33/40 recently and it has exactly the same joints at the same position. I will pick the G33 up on Thursday, then I will post pictures of it.
There is another G33 which has the same joints under this link: Early 1941 production dot41 coded G33/40 Mountain Carbin - Pre98 Antiques

So I though it might be an original connection, but could not find further details to that.
Duffle cut: I can exclude because the rifle is still in Europe

Would appriciate further info/background on those joints